Alexander McDonald (Royal Marines officer)

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Alexander McDonald (c. 1745 – 21 December 1821) was a Royal Marine who came to Australia in the First Fleet[1]. In 1792 he was granted land in present day Ermington by Governor Arthur Phillip[1], thus making him among the first land owners in the colony[2].

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  1. ^ a b McDonald's Farm House's entry in the Australian Heritage Database
  2. ^ The 20th Century Heritage Society of NSW: Our Lady Queen of Peace, Gladesville - Early Development in the Gladesville area

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