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John Forrest's discoveries were not so much important lands or major rivers, but his explorations were still important as they opened up areas of Western Australia about which little had been previously known.
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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Where did John Forrest grow up?
John Forrest spent most of his childhood in Bunbury,Western Australia.
What is named after Sir John Forrest?
Explorer and politician Sir John Forrest has been honoured by having several things named after him.the John Forrest National Park, not far from Perththe township of Forrest on the Indian-Pacific railway linethe Perth suburb of ForrestdaleForrest Chase, a large shopping centre in Forrest Place, PerthForrestfield is a suburb southeast of Perththe John Forrest Senior High Schoolseveral streets such as Forrest Street and Forrest Crescent
Where was John Forrest born?
John Forrest was born on 22 August 1847, at Preston Pointnear Bunbury in Western Australia
Was john Forrest a free settler?
John Forrest was never a convict. He was born of free settler parents in Western Australia, so he was always free.
What did John Locke discover and how did he discover it?
He did not discover anything. He is considered the father of classic liberalism.
When did John Forrest discover Australia?
John Forrest didn't discover Australia. (Nor did Captain Cook, a commonly believed myth.) John Forrest was an Australian explorer from Western Australia. He also became the first Premier of Western Australia. For details on who actually discovered Australia, see the related question.
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 come to Australia?
John Forrest came to Australia on a day which was ...
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.
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 is a building named after john Forrest?
The John Forrest Building in Perth, Western Australia is named after Sir John Forrest, a prominent Australian explorer and politician. It was officially opened in 1973 and houses various government offices.
When was John Forrest National Park created?
John Forrest National Park was created in 1957.
