Corporate Body

A. M. Bickford & Sons (1863 - 1930)

From
1863
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
To
1930
Functions
Pharmaceuticals or Medical Aids
Location
Adelaide, South Australia

Summary

A. M. Bickford and Sons was established in Adelaide, by Anne Margaret Bickford, who took over her husband's pharmaceuticals business after his death. In 1902 a joint venture between Adelaide's A. M. Bickford and Sons and Melbourne's Felton Grimwade & Co resulted in the establishment of Felton Grimwade & Bickfords Ltd in Western Australia. In 1930, A. M. Bickford and Sons amalgamated with several other companies, including Felton Grimwade & Co., forming Drug Houses of Australia Ltd.

Timeline

 1863 - 1930 A. M. Bickford & Sons
       1902 - 1930 Felton Grimwade & Bickford Ltd
       1930 - 1974 Drug Houses of Australia Ltd (DHA)
             1930 - 1974 Drug Houses of Australia Ltd (DHA)
             c. 1974 - Felton Grimwade & Bickfords Pty Ltd
                   c. 1974 - Felton Grimwade & Bickfords Pty Ltd

Published resources

Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Exhibitions

Resources

See also

Ailie Smith

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