440587
- TitleL. Hallett - A history of Henderson and Macfarlane Ltd., 19--
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- Call numberPMB 62
- Level of descriptionfonds
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Canberra : Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, [19--] - Type of material
- Reference code440587
- Issue CopyMicrofilm : PMB 62
- Physical Descriptionmicrofilm reel 35 mm
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Henderson and Macfarlane Ltd., one of New Zealand's best-known firms, was founded in Wellington (then called Port Nicolson) in 1840 by two Scottish immigrants, Thomas Henderson and John Macfarlane. The company exported timber, mainly kauri, and established its own shipping line. In the 1870's, the company became interested in the Pacific Islands trade and established a number of trading stations and coconut plantations. These were sold to Burns Philp, Lever Bros., and the Pacific Islands Company in the first years of the 20th century - Scope and ContentThe history covers the period 1840-1902
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PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 62
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