John Atherton (pioneer)
Australian explorer
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| Intro | Australian explorer | |
| Places | United Kingdom | |
| was | Explorer | |
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| Birth | 9 August 1837, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom | |
| Death | 16 May 1913Mareeba, Queensland, Australia (aged 75 years) |
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Biography
John Atherton (9 August 1837 – 16 May 1913) was an explorer of the Far North Queensland area of Queensland, Australia.
Childhood and early life
John Atherton was born in Lancashire, England and was the second son of nine children. Prior to heading north, John gained experience in farming sheep, wheat and other mixed crops on the family property at Armidale, New South Wales.