George Fletcher Moore was an Australian lawyer, politician, and explorer who was born in 1810 in London, England. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and was educated at the prestigious Charterhouse School. After completing his studies, he moved to Australia in 1831 and began a career in law.
Moore quickly established himself as a successful lawyer in the colony of Western Australia. He was appointed as the first Attorney-General of the colony in 1832 and was later appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1841. Moore was also a prominent figure in the early exploration of the region, leading several expeditions to explore the area. He was the first European to explore the Swan River and the first to cross the Darling Range.
Moore was also a prominent figure in the politics of the colony. He was elected to the Legislative Council of Western Australia in 1841 and served as its president from 1845 to 1848. He was also a member of the Executive Council of Western Australia from 1848 to 1851. Moore was a strong advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australians and was instrumental in the passing of the Native Title Act of 1851, which granted Indigenous Australians the right to own land.
Moore was also a prolific writer and published several books on the history and exploration of Western Australia. His most famous work was his book, “Ten Years in Western Australia”, which was published in 1851. The book was a detailed account of his experiences in the colony and was widely read in both Australia and England.
Moore was also a passionate advocate for the development of the colony. He was a strong supporter of the development of the Swan River Colony and was instrumental in the establishment of the Swan River Settlement in 1829. He was also a strong advocate for the development of the port of Fremantle and was instrumental in the establishment of the port in 1829.
Moore was a prominent figure in the early history of Western Australia and his legacy is still felt today. He was a passionate advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australians and was instrumental in the passing of the Native Title Act of 1851. He was also a passionate advocate for the development of the colony and was instrumental in the establishment of the Swan River Settlement and the port of Fremantle. His writings on the history and exploration of Western Australia are still widely read today and his legacy lives on in the history of the region.