Forrest, William, 1819-1899.

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Arrived in W.A. in 1842. Millwright, engineer and farmer at Preston. He was father of Sir John Forrest, first premier of Western Australia.

From the description of Letter, 1856 May 19 [manuscript]. 1856. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 762863701

From the description of Letter of recommendation, 1842 June 6 [manuscript]. 1842. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 762850613

Millwright, engineer and farmer at Preston, W.A. He was father of Sir John Forrest, first premier of Western Australia.

From the description of Papers [microform]. 1959. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221928198

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associatedWith Forrest, John Sir, 1847-1918 person
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Western Australia
Australia--Preston (W.A.)
Western Australia--Preston
Western Australia--Preston
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Farmers
Pioneers
Pioneers
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Birth 1819

Death 1899

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