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Robertson, Macpherson (1859 - 1945) |
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| Science patron and Industrialist | ||
| Born: 6 September 1859 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Died: 20 August 1945 Kew, Victoria. | ||
| (Sir) Macpherson Robertson developed a steam confectionary works in the 1880s in Melbourne and introduced chewing gum and fairy floss to Australia. His company, Maize Products Pty Ltd pioneered the manufacture of glucose. |
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