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Forrest, Sir John (1847–1918)

surveyor, explorer and politician

John Forrest (1847-1918), by Swiss Studios, 1900s

John Forrest (1847-1918), by Swiss Studios, 1900s

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John Forrest (1847-1918), by Swiss Studios, 1900s

John Forrest (1847-1918), by Swiss Studios, 1900s

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23382431

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Baron Forrest
  • Forrest, Baron
Birth

22 August, 1847
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Death

3 September, 1918 (aged 71)
Sierra Leone

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