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Scott, James Reid (1839 - 1877) |
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| Explorer and Politician | ||
| Born: 1 April 1839 Earlston, Berwick, Scotland. Died: 25 August 1877 New Town, Tasmania, Australia. | ||
| James Reid Scott arrived in Tasmania in 1856 and learnt the art of surveying from his uncle. In 1865 he was made a justice of the peace and the following year was elected as an independent to the House of Assembly. This was the start of Scott’s long political career. Scott was also a keen explorer and botanist and went on several expeditions to parts of Tasmania little explored. In 1876 he reported to the minister of lands and suggested that the western lands should be opened up and made accessible to encourage prospecting and mining. |
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