Augustus Charles Gregory
Sir Augustus Charles Gregory KCMG FRSGS (1 August 1819 – 25 June 1905) was an English-born Australian explorer and surveyor. Between 1846 and 1858 he undertook four major expeditions. He was the first Surveyor-General of Queensland. He was appointed a lifetime Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
The Honourable Sir Augustus Gregory KCMG, FRSGS | |
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Augustus Charles Gregory, c. 1903 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 10 November 1882 – 25 June 1905 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus Charles Gregory 1 August 1819 Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 25 June 1905 (aged 85) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Relations | Joshua Gregory (father), Francis Thomas Gregory (brother) |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Known for | Exploration of Australia Surveyor General of Queensland |
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