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James Burns.
Australian businessman, shipowner and philanthropist (1846–1923)
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About James Burns
Sir James Burns KCMG was a businessman, shipowner and philanthropist in Australia. In particular, he is known as the co-founder of Burns Philp and Company, a shipping and trading company, and for establishing the Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children in North Parramatta, a children and family welfare organisation.
Everything about James Burns →- Occupation
- businessperson, slave trader, politician
- Position held
- Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- February 10, 1846
- Died
- August 22, 1923