About John Ferrett
Lived 1812 – 1894 (aged 81–82). John Ferrett was an Australian politician and pastoral farming.
John Ferrett (1812–1894) was a pastoralist and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life John Ferrett was born in 1812 in Dorset, England, the son of Harry Ferrett and his wife Mary (née Rabbit).
He immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1835 on the Fairlie. He worked as a station hand with the Dangar family at Gostwyck Plains, before establishing Wallann Station with them at Ipswich, Queensland around 1844. He established Wooinble Bank in Maranoa in 1862.
On 13 June 1870, Samuel Hodgson, member for West Moreton, resigned. John Ferrett won the resulting by-election on 25 June 1870. He retained this seat in the 1870 and 1871 elections but was defeated in the 1873 election on 18 November 1873. His funeral was held on 5 June.
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Who was John Ferrett?
Queensland politician
When was John Ferrett born?
John Ferrett was born in 1812 in Dorset.
When did John Ferrett die?
John Ferrett died on 4 June 1894.
What was John Ferrett's occupation?
John Ferrett was a politician and pastoral farming.
What nationality was John Ferrett?
John Ferrett was Australian.
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