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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225768624

This collection consists of correspondence, press cuttings, documents, company reports, photographs, etc., relating to the political career of Sir Robert Philp and to his partnership in the firm of Burns, Philp & Co. Subjects mentioned include Federation, the sugar industry, Thomas Ryan, Townsville, mining (mainly in Queensland), New Guinea, and the appointment of Sir Mathew Nathan. There is a good deal of correspondence with James Burns regarding the running of Burns, Philp & Co. Also included are several letters and telegrams from William Morris Hughes.

20 envelopes.

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Philp, Robert, Sir, 1851-1922

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Premier of Queensland 1899-1907; entered into partnership with James Burns to form the company of Burns, Philp & Co.; elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Musgrave 1886. From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225768624 Born in Glasgow Robert Philp came to Australia as a child in 1862. In 1874 he joined the business of Sir James Burns. In 1876 Burns made him a partner. The company Burns Philp pro...