George Elphinstone Dalrymple
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George Augustus Frederick Elphinstone Dalrymple (6 May 1826 ā 22 January 1876)[1] was a colonist, explorer, public servant and politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. He founded the towns of Bowen and Cardwell, and pioneered the opening up of the Herbert, Burdekin, Johnstone and Daintree River regions to British colonisation. During this time he was responsible for many killings of Aboriginal people who lived in the area.
Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Kennedy, Preceded by ...
George Dalrymple | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Kennedy | |
In office 18 March 1865 ā 19 July 1867 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Thomas Henry FitzGerald |
Personal details | |
Born | George Augustus Frederick Elphinstone Dalrymple (1826-05-06)6 May 1826 Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Died | 22 January 1876(1876-01-22) (aged 49) St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England |
Resting place | Hastings Cemetery |
Occupation | Explorer, Goldfields Commissioner, Station manager |
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