His report showed that the fringe of gloomy
thicket was only confined to the coast. Beyond, he found fine pastoral
country. 1870.
With his brother, Alexander Forrest, started from the furthest outside
station on the Murchison, and made a successful trip to Peak Station, on
the overland telegraph line. With nothing but pack-horses, crossed the
middle of the continent, where the very heart of the terrible desert is
supposed to exist, taking his men, and most of his horses, in safety;
concluding one of the most valuable journeys on record. 1874.
Fort Wellington--
At Raffles Bay. Founded 1826; abandoned 1829.
Frazer, Charles--
The botanist who accompanied Captain Stirling in H.M.S. Success during
survey of coast from King George's Sound to the Swan River. 1828.
Freeling, Colonel--
Surveyor-General of South Australia. Sent to verify Goyder's reports on
Blanche Water and Lake Torrens, and found that the principal features of
Goyder's reports were the results of mirage. 1857.
Fremantle, Captain--
Hoisted the British Flag at Fremantle. 1829.
Fresne, Captain Marion du--
With Captain Crozet in the MASCARIN and CASTRES, from Nance to
Tasmania--the first visitors after Tasman.
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