Person

Ross, Joseph (1832 - 1909)

Born
1832
Sunderland, Durham, England
Died
23 July 1909
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Manufacturer

Summary

Joseph Grafton Ross produced some of the earliest Australian made glass bottles in 1866.

Details

Born Sunderland, Durham, 1832. Died Sydney, 23 July 1909. Arrived Sydney 1860s?; produced some of the earliest Australian made glass bottles at Darling Harbour 18 August 1866; a founder of Chamber of Manufactures; promoter of Political Reform League.

Published resources

Book Sections

  • Dyster, Barrie, 'Ross, Joseph (c. 1836-1909)' in Australian dictionary of biography: supplement 1580 - 1980, with a name index to the Australian dictionary of biography to 1980, Christopher Cunneen, ed. (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 2005), pp. 344-345. http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/AS10420b.htm. Details

Resources

See also

Rosanne Walker

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