Alexander Berry (30 November 1781 – 30 November 1873) was a Scottish-born surgeon, merchant and explorer who in 1822 was given a land grant of 10,000 acres (40 km2) and 100 convicts to establish the first European settlement on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.
This settlement became known as the Coolangatta Estate and later developed into what is now the town of Berry, named in honour of Alexander and his brother David.
Read more about Alexander Berry: Early Life, The Boyd Massacre, Shipwreck of The City of Edinburgh, Settlement in New South Wales, Dispute With Francis Shortt, Politics, Other Interests, Reminiscences, Legacy
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