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Explorer and politician Sir John Forrest has been honoured by having several things named after him.
- the John Forrest National Park, not far from Perth
- the township of Forrest on the Indian-Pacific railway line
- the Perth suburb of Forrestdale
- Forrest Chase, a large shopping centre in Forrest Place, Perth
- Forrestfield is a suburb southeast of Perth
- the John Forrest Senior High School
- several streets such as Forrest Street and Forrest Crescent
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∙ 10y agoYes. A number of man-made and natural features in Western Australia have been named after explorer and politician John Forrest.They include the John Forrest National Park, not far from Perth; the township of Forrest on the Indian-Pacific railway line; the Perth suburb of Forrestdale; Forrest Chase, a large shopping centre in Forrest Place, Perth; Forrestfield, a suburb southeast of Perth; the John Forrest Senior High School; and several streets such as Forrest Street and Forrest Crescent.
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