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Author
Lowndes, A. G.
Title
Kemble, Francis (1784?-1844), company promoter
In
Australian dictionary of biography, volume 2: 1788 - 1850 I-Z
Editor
Douglas Pike
Imprint
Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1967, pp. 38-39
Url
http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A020036b.htm
Format
Print
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Published online in 2006.

Abstract

Quote: "He [Kemble] promptly petitioned the Legislative Council for an increased duty on imports of refined sugar, and bought sixty acres (24 ha) of land at Canterbury from Robert Campbell junior. Within a year the Australian Sugar Refining Co. had 'a magnificent manufactury', 100 ft long (30 m), 60 ft wide (18 m), 60 ft high (18 m) and a chimney stack of 130 ft (40 m). The costs had been heavy and the onset of depression encouraged the partners to quarrel instead of starting production. After Kemble threatened to go into business as a merchant at Moreton Bay Child came to terms and in March 1842 they formed the new Australasian Sugar Co., with a capital of £23,000 in £50 shares and an impressive list of shareholders."

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