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C1872
Map Showing the Explorations to the Eastward & Southward of Hampton Plains (Western Australia) by Alexander Forrest Assistant Surveyor 1871.
Mapmaker:
Scarce c.19th map showing the tracks of Alexander Forrest’s expedition from Perth to Hampton Plains in August-September 1871. His six-man expedition searched for pastoral country on the Hampton Plains, forming a favourable impression which did not survive a second reconnoiter in … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Map Showing the Explorations to the Eastward & Southward of Hampton Plains (Western Australia) by Alexander Forrest Assistant Surveyor 1871.
Date:
C1872
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
338mm
x 197mm
Paper Size:
360mm
x 217mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1872
Description:
Scarce c.19th map showing the tracks of Alexander Forrest’s expedition from Perth to Hampton Plains in August-September 1871.
His six-man expedition searched for pastoral country on the Hampton Plains, forming a favourable impression which did not survive a second reconnoiter in 1876.
Alexander Forrest (1849-1901) 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. Several of his expeditions were conducted alongside his brother, John Forrest, who became the first Premier of Western Australia. In later life, Forrest served in the unicameral Legislative Council from 1887 to 1890, representing the seat of Kimberley. Following the advent of responsible government, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of West Kimberley from 1890 until his death. He was also mayor of Perth on two occasions, from 1892 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1900.
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: Not found.
Collections:
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Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: Not found.
Collections:
Trove: Not found
Edward Weller (1819 - 1884)
Weller was a very active English cartographer of which little is known of his personal life although he produced a number of important maps and was elected a member of the Royal Geographical Society.
