Guy Archibald FORREST (1879-1934) - Revision history

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Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia

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	==Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia==		==Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia==
			[[image:Highton Manor.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Highton Manor, Mansfield (now a hotel, photographed in 2010)]]

	On February 26, 1921, Forrest departed England aboard the steamer Orvieto, arriving in Melbourne, Australia on April 4. This marked yet another chapter in Forrest's continued pursuit of adventure and opportunity abroad.		On February 26, 1921, Forrest departed England aboard the steamer Orvieto, arriving in Melbourne, Australia on April 4. This marked yet another chapter in Forrest's continued pursuit of adventure and opportunity abroad.

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	In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased '''Highton''', a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.		In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased '''Highton''', a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.

	~~[[image:Highton Manor.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Highton Manor, Mansfield (now a hotel, photographed in 2010)]]~~

	In spite of these significant investments, in February 1925, Forrest sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."		In spite of these significant investments, in February 1925, Forrest sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."

Gilesforrest at 18:14, 12 October 2024

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	In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased '''Highton''', a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.		In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased '''Highton''', a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.

	[[image:Highton.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Highton, Mansfield (now a hotel photographed in 2010)]]		[[image:Highton Manor.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Highton Manor, Mansfield (now a hotel, photographed in 2010)]]

	In spite of these significant investments, in February 1925, Forrest sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."		In spite of these significant investments, in February 1925, Forrest sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."

Gilesforrest at 18:13, 12 October 2024

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	In January 1922, Forrest returned to England, due to the death of his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]''', who had left him a sizeable inheritance. Forrest set up a £4,000 trust fund for his son and a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy.		In January 1922, Forrest returned to England, due to the death of his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]''', who had left him a sizeable inheritance. Forrest set up a £4,000 trust fund for his son and a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy.

	In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased "Highton," a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.		In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased '''Highton''', a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.

	~~However~~, in February 1925, he sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."		[[image:Highton.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Highton, Mansfield (now a hotel photographed in 2010)]]

			In spite of these significant investments, in February 1925, Forrest sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."

	== Later Life and Death ==		== Later Life and Death ==

Gilesforrest: /* Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia */

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Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia

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	During the 1920s, many English people emigrated to Australia, driven by government incentives such as assisted passage schemes and promises of affordable land. Australia, with its vast expanses of land, growing agricultural industry, and the allure of natural resources, attracted those seeking a new beginning and the chance to prosper. The discovery of oil deposits and the burgeoning interest in oil prospecting added further incentive for adventurous individuals. This wave of migration included people like Forrest, who saw the potential for success not only in farming and land management but also in the opportunity to profit from oil exploration.		During the 1920s, many English people emigrated to Australia, driven by government incentives such as assisted passage schemes and promises of affordable land. Australia, with its vast expanses of land, growing agricultural industry, and the allure of natural resources, attracted those seeking a new beginning and the chance to prosper. The discovery of oil deposits and the burgeoning interest in oil prospecting added further incentive for adventurous individuals. This wave of migration included people like Forrest, who saw the potential for success not only in farming and land management but also in the opportunity to profit from oil exploration.

	In December 1921, Forrest invested £2,000 to acquire 200 shares in "Moutajup Oil Well." The previous month, local newspapers had reported the discovery of oil deposits, and the company directors had claimed that oil had been found "in abundance." Forrest likely based his purchase on these optimistic reports. However, a government geologist had already inspected the site and determined that the oil found during test drilling was probably the result of contamination from the drilling equipment, meaning that no real oil deposits were present. This assessment was only reported in the newspapers in January 1922, by which time Forrest had already made his investment.		In December 1921, Forrest invested £1,000 to acquire 200 shares in "Moutajup Oil Well." The previous month, local newspapers had reported the discovery of oil deposits, and the company directors had claimed that oil had been found "in abundance." Forrest likely based his purchase on these optimistic reports. However, a government geologist had already inspected the site and determined that the oil found during test drilling was probably the result of contamination from the drilling equipment, meaning that no real oil deposits were present. This assessment was only reported in the newspapers in January 1922, by which time Forrest had already made his investment.

	In January 1922, Forrest returned to England, due to the death of his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]''', who had left him a sizeable inheritance. Forrest set up a £4,000 trust fund for his son and a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy.		In January 1922, Forrest returned to England, due to the death of his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]''', who had left him a sizeable inheritance. Forrest set up a £4,000 trust fund for his son and a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy.

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Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia

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	==Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia==		==Post-War Civilian Ventures: Farming and Investing in Australia==
	In 1921, Forrest ~~left~~ England aboard the steamer Orvieto, arriving in Melbourne, Australia. ~~In December 1921, he purchased shares~~ in ~~"Moutajup Oil Well," reflecting the optimism~~ and ~~speculation surrounding oil prospecting during this period in Australia~~.		On February 26, 1921, Forrest departed England aboard the steamer Orvieto, arriving in Melbourne, Australia on April 4. This marked yet another chapter in Forrest's continued pursuit of adventure and opportunity abroad.

	~~He returned~~ to ~~England in 1922 upon~~ the ~~death~~ of ~~his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]'''~~, ~~who left him~~ a ~~sizeable inheritance~~. Forrest ~~set up a £4~~,~~000 trust fund~~ for ~~his son~~ and ~~a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy. By December 1923, he returned~~ to ~~Australia on the steamer Narkunda~~.		During the 1920s, many English people emigrated to Australia, driven by government incentives such as assisted passage schemes and promises of affordable land. Australia, with its vast expanses of land, growing agricultural industry, and the allure of natural resources, attracted those seeking a new beginning and the chance to prosper. The discovery of oil deposits and the burgeoning interest in oil prospecting added further incentive for adventurous individuals. This wave of migration included people like Forrest, who saw the potential for success not only in farming and land management but also in the opportunity to profit from oil exploration.

	In January ~~1924~~, Forrest purchased "Highton," a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. He sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing. However, in February 1925, he sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."		In December 1921, Forrest invested £2,000 to acquire 200 shares in "Moutajup Oil Well." The previous month, local newspapers had reported the discovery of oil deposits, and the company directors had claimed that oil had been found "in abundance." Forrest likely based his purchase on these optimistic reports. However, a government geologist had already inspected the site and determined that the oil found during test drilling was probably the result of contamination from the drilling equipment, meaning that no real oil deposits were present. This assessment was only reported in the newspapers in January 1922, by which time Forrest had already made his investment.

			In January 1922, Forrest returned to England, due to the death of his brother, '''[[John Graham FORREST (1875-1921)\|John Graham Forrest]]''', who had left him a sizeable inheritance. Forrest set up a £4,000 trust fund for his son and a voluntary settlement for his wife, Dorothy.

			In December 1923, Forrest returned to Australia on the steamer Narkunda, and likely using his inheritance purchased "Highton," a 12-room mansion in Mansfield set on over 500 acres, equipped for sheep farming. There he sold "fat sheep" in large quantities at markets and also acquired horses for racing.

			However, in February 1925, he sold the property and returned to England on the steamer Tahiti<ref>[[California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957]]</ref>28th September 1933<ref>[[UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960]]</ref>, having been "recalled to England by cable."

	== Later Life and Death ==		== Later Life and Death ==

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