John Forrest
Sir John Forrest (22 August 1847 – 2 September 1918) was the 1st Premier of Western Australia from 29 December 1890 – 14 February 1901.[1] He helped to make sure that Western Australia joined the federation of Australian states. After federation, he went into federal politics. He served as Minister for Defence, Minister for Home Affairs, Treasurer and acting Prime Minister.
Sir John Forrest | |
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| 1st Premier of Western Australia | |
| In office 29 December 1890 – 14 February 1901 | |
| Succeeded by | George Throssell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1847 Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Died | 2 September 1918 At sea off Sierra Leone, Africa |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Elvire |
| Occupation | Explorer |
John Forrest Media
Forrest's explorations, as pictured in his book, Explorations in Australia.
Forrest as portrayed by Talma & Co. in 1874
Forrest leading his 1874 expedition party out of Perth
Forrest caricatured by Julius Mendes Price for Vanity Fair, 1897
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Forrest in the court uniform of a privy counsellor in 1901. He wears a black armband on the occasion of the death of Queen Victoria alongside the star and riband of the Order of St Michael and St George and the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Portrait by Lafayette Studios
Portrait of Forrest by Broothorn Studios
A postage stamp of Australia issued 1949
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References
- ↑ "Premiers of Western Australia". Western Australian Electoral Commission. 2012. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.