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Forrest, Alexander (1849–1901)

explorer, politician and investor

Alexander Forrest (1849-1901), by unknown photographer

Alexander Forrest (1849-1901), by unknown photographer

ACT Heritage Library, 003613, Canberra Times Collection

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Alexander Forrest (1849-1901), by unknown photographer

Alexander Forrest (1849-1901), by unknown photographer

ACT Heritage Library, 003613, Canberra Times Collection

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Birth

22 September, 1849
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Death

20 June, 1901 (aged 51)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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