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Gibson, John |
| Industrial chemist |
| Born: Scotland |
| John Gibson worked for David Mitchell's cement works at Burnley from 1890-1900. He became Managing Director of Monier Pipe Company in 1900 and also took over large interests in the South Australian Portland Cement Company. |
Career Highlights |
| Worked at St. Rollox Chemical Works, Glasgow for 4 years, London Portland Cement Company, Kent, Manager, Milburn Lime and Cement Works, Dunedin 1888-90, Manager, David Mitchell's cement works at Burnley, 1890-1900, Managing Director, Monier Pipe Company 1900-29?. President, Society of Chemical Industry of Victoria. |
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