Robert Towns and Co.
Biographical notes:
Robert Towns (1794-1873) settled in Sydney in 1843 after trading between England and Sydney. He expanded his activities to include Melanesia, China, India and USA. In 1855 Sir Alexander Stuart became his partner; their business was named Robert Towns and Co. In the 1860s the company invested in land in North Queensland and became involved in the wool trade.
From the description of Records. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225787251
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- Real property
- Trading companies
- Wool industry
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- Australia (as recorded)
- Australia--Queensland (as recorded)
- Australia--Sydney (N.S.W.) (as recorded)
