Australian Presence In The Pacific, The: Burns Philp 1914-1946

First Edition. viii, 392 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 22 cm. #161021 Includes index. Maps on endpapers.
Burns, Philp & Company — History. | Freight transport services: Shipping services. Australia. Burns, Philp and Company, to date | Merchant marine — Australia — History. | World War, 1914-1918 — War work — Burns, Philp & Company. | World War, 1939-1945 — War work — Burns, Philp & Company.
Centenary history of the Sydney-based business Burns, Philip & Co. The company was firmly established as a merchant in Australia and throughout the South Pacific. The book is unique in relating this big mercantile firm to its customers, regardless of their culture. A rich and varied story of a truly Australian company and a major contribution to Australian business history. Written for publication in the company’s centenary year. The authors had unrestricted access to the company’s records