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What early adventure did John Forrest do?
John Forrest made two major expeditions. His first was in 1869, when Forrest led the search for Ludwig Leichhardt's expedition which had gone missing while travelling across Australia from east to west. This search was unsuccessful, but it gave Forrest the chance to do what he wished, which was to explore the uncharted areas of Western Australia.
Who in the new generation is related to John Forrest the explorer?
The people with their surname Forrest are related to John Forrest.
When did John Forrest Dillon die?
John Forrest Dillon died in 1914.
When was John Forrest Dillon born?
John Forrest Dillon was born in 1831.
When was John Samuel Forrest born?
John Samuel Forrest was born in 1907.
When did John Samuel Forrest die?
John Samuel Forrest died in 1992.
When was John Forrest Kelly born?
John Forrest Kelly was born in 1859.
When did John forrest come to Australia?
John Forrest came to Australia on a day which was ...
Who went with John Forrest?
Five white men and two aborigines and Alexander Forrest went with John Forrest the explorer
Did Alexander Forrest explore with his brother John?
Yes. Although both brothers explored extensively with their own crew, they did undertake one exploration together. In 1874, John and Alexander Forrest travelled together, departed from Geraldton, and discovered the Weld River and the pastureland land around it.
Why did John Forrest explore?
John Forrest explored for several reasons. In 1869, Forrest led the search for Ludwig Leichhardt's expedition which had gone missing while travelling across Australia from east to west. This search was unsuccessful, but it gave Forrest the chance to do what he wished, which was to explore the uncharted areas of Western Australia. In 1870, Forrest surveyed the route which Edward Eyre had taken in 1840-41 from Adelaide to Albany, across the Great Australian Bight. As the main route from eastern Australia overland to the west, he realised it needed to be surveyed so a road could be built, and later a railway.
Why did Alexander and John Forrest name Perth?
Alexander and John Forrest did not name Perth.
