William Forrest (Australian politician)
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BornWilliam Forrest
11 January 1835
11 January 1835
Derry, Ireland
Died23 April 1903 (aged 68)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
OccupationCompany director
William Forrest | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 15 March 1883 – 23 April 1903 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Forrest 11 January 1835 Derry, Ireland |
| Died | 23 April 1903 (aged 68) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Occupation | Company director |
William Forrest (11 January 1835 – 23 April 1903) was an Australian pastoralist, company director and politician, a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[1]
Forrest was born in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, Ireland, educated privately and studied at Glasgow.[1] Forrest arrived in Melbourne aboard the Ravenscraig in December 1853 and moved to Queensland in 1860.[1] Forrest was a member of the Queensland firm of B. D. Morehead & Co.[2]
Forrest was appointed a member of the Legislative Council on 15 March 1883, holding this position until his death on 23 April 1903.[3] Forrest was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[4]
