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Forrest, James Hill (1845–1928)

James Forrest, c.1900

James Forrest, c.1900

State Library of Western Australia, b2836457

Mr. James H. Forrest, of Sea View, Ludlow, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. H. Roberts, of Capel, early this morning. Deceased, who was in his 84th year, was the last surviving brother of the late Lord Forrest, and had been failing in health for some time. Born at Australind, near Bunbury, he spent the whole of his life in the South-West. He was a member of the Capel Road Board for nearly 30 years, and was connected with the Southern Districts Agricultural Society practically since its inception.

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'Forrest, James Hill (1845–1928)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/forrest-james-hill-17354/text29104, accessed 1 April 2023.

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