Person

Kemble, Francis (1784? - 1844)

Born
1784?
England
Died
19 June 1844
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Company director

Summary

Francis Kemble formed the Australian Sugar Company with William Knox Child in 1841. However after a trade slump and disagreements among the principals the company was closed within a year. The following year Kemble resurrected the company calling it the Australasian Sugar Company. He was works manager there until 1843.

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Chronology

1840
Life event - Migrated to Australia (Sydney)
1841
Career position - Established the Australian Sugar Refining Company
1842 -
Career position - Australasian Sugar Company formed
1842 - 1843
Career position - Works Manager at the Australasian Sugar Company
1844
Career position - Member of the Sydney Municipal Council

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Rosanne Walker

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