on 24 December 1911 in Perth, following a blood infection in his leg, which was complicated by his diabetes. Legacy John De Baun Street in Cable Beach, Western Australia is named in recognition of his contribution to the pearling industry. The Melbourne Hotel [33 Milligan St Perth] named the original 1897 pub De Baun & Co in honour of John De Baun The St Georges Terrace portal into 108 St Georges Terrace (formerly the Bankwest Tower), which adjoins the Palace Hotel building, is named the John De Baun Entrance. References Further reading 1852 births 1911 deaths People from New Jersey People from Perth, Western Australia American emigrants to Australia Australian hoteliers Burials at Karrakatta Cemetery 19th-century Australian businesspeople