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John Forrest was an Australian explorer from Western Australia. He also became the first Premier of Western Australia.
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.
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When did John Forrest become premier of Western Australia?
John Forrest was appointed first Premier of Western Australia on 22 December 1890.
Was john Forrest the most famous explorer in western Australia?
Yes,he was"......
Who in the new generation is related to John Forrest the explorer?
The people with their surname Forrest are related to John Forrest.
When was John Forrest Kelly born?
John Forrest Kelly was born in 1859.
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 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 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
Why did Alexander and John Forrest name Perth?
Alexander and John Forrest did not name Perth.
What has the author Alec John Forrest written?
Alec John Forrest has written: 'Village cricket'
