Sir John Forrest | |
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![]() John Forrest | |
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 |
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.