He lead a busy life but died at sea en route to the UK.
Andrew "twiggy" Forrest is a descendent.
Over to you.
Sir John Forrest, 1st Baron Forrest of Bunbury (1847-1918), surveyor, explorer and politician, was born on 22 August 1847 at Preston Point, near Bunbury, Western Australia, fourth child and third son of the ten children of William Forrest and his wife Margaret Guthrie, née Hill.
-- Edited by 67HR on Monday 23rd of June 2025 01:14:31 PM
Thanks Stew,
This Australian had a disquingished career and accomplished a lot in his life time.
Sir John Forrest (Lord Forrest).
First Premier of WA.
Spot on Dick0,
That was quick.
He lead a busy life but died at sea en route to the UK.
Andrew "twiggy" Forrest is a descendent.
Over to you.
Sir John Forrest, 1st Baron Forrest of Bunbury (1847-1918), surveyor, explorer and politician, was born on 22 August 1847 at Preston Point, near Bunbury, Western Australia, fourth child and third son of the ten children of William Forrest and his wife Margaret Guthrie, née Hill.
-- Edited by 67HR on Monday 23rd of June 2025 01:14:31 PM
This one is for the sports buffs.
An Aussie Olympics gold medal winner.
Triple jump winner.
Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame in 1986.