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5 unusual facts about Frederick Barlee


Alfred Chopin

Because of the historical significance of some of the officials that Chopin was commissioned to photograph, a number of his portraits have been preserved, including portraits of Sir Frederick Barlee, Sir Malcolm Fraser and Sir Luke Leake.

Frederick Barlee

The following year he gave Bishop Matthew Hale financial help in establishing the Bishop's Collegiate School (now Hale School), and was appointed first Governor of the school.

That year, he also invested in the unsuccessful attempt to establish a pastoral settlement at Roebuck Bay.

In 1862, Governor Kennedy was succeeded by Governor John Hampton, and Barlee returned to a position of influence.

John Bruce was replaced by Frederick Weld in 1869, and Barlee again became an influential figure.


Maitland Brown

During his time in the position, he became involved in a protracted dispute with the Governor, John Hampton, and the Colonial Secretary Frederick Barlee.


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