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Bookmark or Share- JOHN FORREST | Western Australia - wanowandthen.comJohn Forrest - The explorer John was born to Scottish parents (William and Margaret) who immigrated to Western Australia in 1842 aboard the ship Trusty. The family migrated to Australia on the understanding that they would be working for Dr. John Ferguson but Ferguson did not make a success of his farming business and returned to medical work in Perth.
- John Forrest - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework HelpLearn about John Forrest, who led expeditions across Australia's western interior and became Western Australia's first premier and a federal minister. Find out his achievements, challenges and legacy in this article for kids.
- Sir John Forrest | Colonial Politician, Surveyor, Soldier - BritannicaSir John Forrest was an explorer and statesman who led pioneer expeditions into Australia’s western interior. As Western Australia’s first premier (1890–1901), he sponsored public works construction and negotiated the state’s entry into the Australian Commonwealth in 1901.
- John Forrest - Encyclopedia.comJohn Forrest, 1st Baron Forrest of Bunbury (1847-1918), was an Australian explorer, administrator, and political leader. He gained a reputation as a capable and resolute expedition leader, but his greatest achievement was the economic development of Western Australia.
- John Forrest - Project Gutenberg AustraliaJohn Forrest (1847-1918) was a pioneer of Western Australia and a peer of the British Empire. He led several expeditions, including the first overland crossing of Australia, and served as Premier and Senator of Western Australia.
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