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Aug 30, 2024 · Learn about Sir John Forrest, who led pioneer expeditions into Australia’s western interior and became Western Australia’s first premier and a federal minister. Find out his achievements, biography, and legacy in this article from Britannica.
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John Forrest (1847-1918) was the first premier of Western Australia and a long-serving cabinet minister in federal politics. He led several expeditions across the continent, supported Federation, and helped shape Australia's defence and financial policies.
Explore the scenic views, walk and bicycle trails, historic buildings and wildlife of John Forrest National Park, a 30-minute drive from Perth. Learn about the park's improvement project, the Every Kid in a Park initiative and the cultural significance of Jane Brook.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir John Forrest, who led several expeditions across Western Australia and South Australia in the 1870s. He was also a surveyor, a member of parliament and a baron in the United Kingdom.
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John Forrest National Park is the first national park in Western Australia, located 24 km east of Perth. It has a history of conservation, recreation, railway and heritage, and offers various walking trails and wildflower attractions.
John Forrest (14 May 1931–28 March 2012) was an American-born British actor, artist and stage magician probably best remembered today for playing the young Herbert Pocket in the film Great Expectations (1946), directed by David Lean.
John Forrest, afterwards Sir John Forrest, and later Baron Forrest of Bunbury, the first Australian raised to the British Peerage, did magnificent exploration work during his early years.
