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3 unusual facts about Dalgety plc


Dalgety plc

In the 1850s Australian stores like Buckley & Nunn in Melbourne imported most of the goods sold in their stores through Dalegty's firms.

E. T. Hooley

This was sold to Dalgety in 1888, and Hooley continued as Dalgety and Co.'s first manager.

Edward Wittenoom

He became heavily involved in business and finance, becoming managing director for Dalgety & Co. in 1901; chairman of directors of Millars Karri and Jarrah Co.; chairman of Bovril Australian Estates; director of the Bank of New South Wales; director of Commercial Union Insurance; and director of the WA Bank.



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