Alexander Forrest
Former Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council
Alexander Forrest CMG was an explorer and surveyor of Western Australia, and later also a member of parliament.
As a government surveyor, Forrest explored many areas of remote Western Australia, particularly the Kimberley region. Wikipedia
Born: September 22, 1849, Picton, Australia
Died: June 20, 1901 (age 51 years), Perth, Australia
Children: Anthony Alexander Forrest
Siblings: John Forrest
Previous offices: Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia (1890–1901) and Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council (1887–1890)
Education: Hale School
Spouse: Amy Eliza Barrett-Lennard (m. 1880)
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