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James Peet

1862 – 1935

Australian property developer and real estate company founder

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About James Peet

Lived 1862 – 1935 (aged 72–73). James Peet was a real estate developer.

James Thomas Peet (1862 – 26 August 1935) was a Western Australian property developer, and founder of the real estate company Peet Limited.

Early life Peet was born in Nottinghamshire, England, to Frederic Plowright Peet from St. Louis in the U.S., and Nottingham local Elizabeth Peet (née Hall). He was educated at Lord Rowland Hills Tenantry School, Hawkeston, Shropshire, and later Taunton's Endowed School, Southampton. He worked with the Ordnance Survey in Southampton, and did field work in Somerset and Devonshire. He also often valued properties resumed by the government, adjudicated rate disputes, and assessed fire damaged properties.

Legacy Peet's company Peet Limited became one of Australia's oldest property companies, with operations expanding to the eastern states of Australia.

Peet was recognised as one of the most influential Western Australian businesspeople in The West Australian 2013 list of the 100 most influential.

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Born
1862, Nottingham
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Real estate developer
Also known as
James Thomas Peet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Peet?

Australian property developer and real estate company founder

When was James Peet born?

James Peet was born in 1862 in Nottingham.

When did James Peet die?

James Peet died on 26 August 1935 in Mount Lawley.

What was James Peet's occupation?

James Peet was a real estate developer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Peet

· Wikidata: Q84361771

· DBpedia: James Peet

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