Sir Macpherson Robertson KBE (6 September 1859 – 20 August 1945) was an Australian philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery...
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various other confectionery. The company was founded in 1880 by Sir Macpherson Robertson and takes its name from a combination of his first and last name...
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MacPherson or Macpherson is a surname, meaning "son of the parson" in Scottish Gaelic. Notable people with the surname include: Archie Macpherson (born...
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by Sir Macpherson Robertson, a wealthy Australian confectionery manufacturer, on the conditions that the race be named after his MacRobertson confectionery...
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Eleanor Nancy Macpherson (/məkˈfɜːrsən/ mək-FUR-sən; née Gow; born (1964-03-29)29 March 1964) is an Australian model, businesswoman, television host, and...
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Expedition (BANZARE) (1929–1931), under Sir Douglas Mawson, after Sir Macpherson Robertson of Melbourne, a patron of the expedition. From 1965 onward, members...
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Mac Robertson may refer to: Macpherson Robertson Mac. Robertson Land Mac.Robertson Girls' High School MacRobertson Air Race MacRobertson's This disambiguation...
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school and the campus is named in honour of Sir Michael Macpherson Robertson after MacRobertson donated $100,000 to the State of Victoria, $40,000 of which...
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airline service. He approached Macpherson Robertson, who had become a millionaire on the back of his successful MacRobertson's confectionary business and...
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was constructed in 1934 through a donation from philanthropist Sir Macpherson Robertson. It, along with a 1989 extension, houses the entire collection of...
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Clan Macpherson (/məkˈfɜːrsən/ mək-FUR-sən, locally [makˈfɛrsən] ) is a Scottish clan from the Highlands and a member of the Chattan Confederation. The...
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"London to Melbourne Air Race" known as the "MacRobertson Trophy Air Race" named after Sir Macpherson Robertson (James Condon), a wealthy Australian confectionery...
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Wilson Robertson. As Governor, Macpherson was responsible for the introduction of the 1951 Constitution (unofficially known as the Macpherson Constitution)...
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Girls' High School, the MacRobertson Bridge over the Yarra River at Grange Road, the Art Deco style Macpherson Robertson Fountain behind the Melbourne...
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and historian (d. 1933) 1859 – Macpherson Robertson, Australian businessman and philanthropist, founded MacRobertson's (d. 1945) 1860 – Jane Addams, American...
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survived until 1934, when it was replaced by the MacRobertson Bridge, financed by Sir Macpherson Robertson. The bridge was opened on October 31, 1934, although...
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De Havilland DH.88 Comet (section MacRobertson Race)
100th anniversary of the Australian State of Victoria. Sponsored by Macpherson Robertson, an Australian confectionery manufacturer, the race would be flown...
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(1954–2008), poet Julia Rapke (1886–1959), women's rights activist Macpherson Robertson (1859–1945), chocolate manufacturer, philanthropist John Ryan VC...
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candidates for that honour. Melbourne-based chocolate manufacturer Sir Macpherson Robertson, known as "the chocolate king" sponsored the event to demonstrate...
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area over the next few decades. A notable local entrepreneur was Macpherson Robertson, whose confectionery factories covered 30 hectares and stand as heritage...
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Sir James Wilson Robertson, KT, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, KStJ (27 October 1899 – 23 September 1983) was a British civil servant who served as the last colonial...
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The expedition was sponsored by Macpherson Robertson, a prominent Victorian industrialist and founder of MacRobertson Confectionery Company. The theme...
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from Macpherson Robertson, a new building was constructed the north-east corner of Albert Park Reserve. The school opened as the Mac.Robertson Girls'...
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George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen (born 12 April 1946) is a British politician of the Labour Party who was the 10th Secretary...
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Waltzing Matilda (redirect from Christina Macpherson)
1895 by Australian poet Banjo Paterson, to a tune played by Christina MacPherson based on her memory of Thomas Bulch's march Craigielee, which was in turn...
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Rickard 1920 Services during the War [515] Horace Robertson 1950 Honours List [516] Macpherson Robertson 1935 Philanthropic services in Victoria [517]; also...
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Women's Memorial". City Collection. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2024-06-12. "Macpherson Robertson Fountain". City Collection. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2024-08-12. "Harry...
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series, 1 episode 1991 Half a World Away (aka The Great Air Race) Sir Macpherson Robertson TV miniseries, 1 episode 1992 The Late Show Oir Man from the Hardly...
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MacPherson Brewer Perth, Australia Death 15 years Yes Brewer was the great-granddaughter of industrialist and philanthropist Sir Macpherson Robertson...
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Alfred Reid, New South Wales politician (b. 1867) 20 August – Sir Macpherson Robertson, confectioner (b. 1859) 6 September – David Hall, New South Wales...
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