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Ross, John (1817 - 1903) |
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| Born: 17 May 1817 Bridgend, Perthshire, Scotland. Died: 5 February 1903 Australia. | ||
| John Ross migrated to Australia in 1836 and drove stock over much of South Australia. He led the expedition which selected the route for the overland telegraph 1870-71 and also the Thomas Elder expedition to north-west South Australia 1874. |
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