Corporate Body

Russell Bros. (1838 - c. 1855)

From
1838
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
To
c. 1855
Functions
Smelters or Foundries and Engineering Industry
Location
Sydney, New South Wales

Summary

The engineering business of Russell Bros. was established in 1838 by three brothers, Robert, Peter and John shortly after their father Robert Russell Snr. moved his business from Hobart to Sydney.

In 1841 Peter left Russell Bros. and took over the failing Sydney Foundry and Engineering Works. In 1855 after his brothers joined him to create the partnership of P. N. Russell and Company, and the business of Russell Bros. was wound up.

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 1838 - c. 1855 Russell Bros.
       1855 - 1875 P. N. Russell and Company

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See also

Ailie Smith; Ken McInnes

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