Francis Lascelles Jardine
Scottish-Australian pioneer
Summary
Francis Lascelles (Frank) Jardine was a Scottish-Australian pioneer who was at the forefront of European exploration of Australia in the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait regions of Far North Queensland.
Originally created by Collywolly
6/28/2006, 6:15:20 AM
Modified
5/13/2026, 12:49:32 PM
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/* Police magistrate at Somerset */ he reported their arrival, there is nothing about welcoming them
/* Mother-of-pearl merchant */ link
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