Edward Henty

Edward Henty was a pioneering British-Australian settler and businessman born in 1810. He is best known for establishing one of the first successful colonial farms in Australia, particularly in the area now known as Victoria, around 1837. Henty played a significant role in developing early agriculture and trade in southern Australia, helping lay the groundwork for future settlement and economic growth. His efforts contributed to the expansion of European settlement in Australia, and he is remembered as an important figure in the country’s colonial history.