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| In April 1883 ] and ] began a trading partnership, originally named the "Burns, Philp & Company Limited".<ref>Douglas, N. and Douglas, N. (1996) "Tourism in the Pacific: Historical factors" in Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (eds.) ''Tourism in the Pacific: Issues and Cases'', London pp. 65-80</ref> They were the first company to offer tourism to New Guinea, in 1884, advertising the 'New Guinea Excursion Trip'.<ref>''Sydney Morning Herald'', 16 February 1884 in Douglas, N. (1994) "Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film" in D. Aoki (ed.) ''Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video'', Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40</ref> This consisted of a five-week trip from ] and has been described as the "official beginning of tourist cruises in the South Pacific".<ref>Douglas, N. (1994) 'Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film' in D. Aoki (ed.) ''Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video'', Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40</ref> The company later published a book titled ''Picturesque Travel''. Sir Robert Philp twice became ], while Sir James Burns, became a member of the ] and founder/ benefactor of Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children. | In April 1883 ] and ] began a trading partnership, originally named the "Burns, Philp & Company Limited".<ref>Douglas, N. and Douglas, N. (1996) "Tourism in the Pacific: Historical factors" in Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (eds.) ''Tourism in the Pacific: Issues and Cases'', London pp. 65-80</ref> They were the first company to offer tourism to New Guinea, in 1884, advertising the 'New Guinea Excursion Trip'.<ref>''Sydney Morning Herald'', 16 February 1884 in Douglas, N. (1994) "Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film" in D. Aoki (ed.) ''Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video'', Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40</ref> This consisted of a five-week trip from ] and has been described as the "official beginning of tourist cruises in the South Pacific".<ref>Douglas, N. (1994) 'Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film' in D. Aoki (ed.) ''Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video'', Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40</ref> The company later published a book titled ''Picturesque Travel''. Sir Robert Philp twice became ], while Sir James Burns, became a member of the ] and founder/ benefactor of Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children. | ||
| Up to 1903, Burns Philp operated as merchants and shipping agents in the Pacific Islands, as well as providing a mail service and carrying tourists to ], ] and the Solomon Islands.<ref name="BRL9-S1">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=270|pages=|chapter= Chapter 9 The plantation economy |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch092.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| .<ref name="BRL9-S2">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=|pages=282-283|chapter= Chapter 9 The plantation economy |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch092.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> In 1904, Burns Philp began to acquire plantations and land to develop into plantations in the ].<ref name="BRL9-S3">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=270|pages=|chapter= Chapter 9 The plantation economy |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch092.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| In 1914 the Burns, Philp Tourist Department was established, advertising tours on Lord Howe and Norfolk Island. Acquisition of the Port Moresby Hotel occurred in the same year, with the Papua Hotel purchased some years later. Burns, Philp "maintained a near monopoly on passenger services to Melanesia until the outbreak of the war in the Pacific".<ref>Douglas, N. and Douglas, N. (1996) "Tourism in the Pacific: Historical factors" in Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (eds.) ''Tourism in the Pacific: Issues and Cases'', London p. 27</ref> During this period the company had a dominant role in trade in the region distributing general merchandise and collecting ]. | |||
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| By 1916, the Burns, Philp & Co was operating 7 plantations in the ] through subsidiaries - the Solomon Islands Development Company, the Shortland Islands Plantation Ltd and Choiseul Plantations Ltd.<ref name="BRL9">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=|pages=270-281|chapter= Chapter 9 The plantation economy |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch092.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| ] | ] | ||
| ==The Burns Philp fleet== | |||
| * SS ''Titus'' - 760-ton steamship built in 1878 and purchased by Burns Philp in 1896.<ref name="BRL6-S4">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=|pages=172, 177, 187, 189|chapter= Chapter 6 The British Solomon Islands Protectorate: Colonialism without capital |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch063.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| * SS ''Matunga'' – steam ship.<ref name="BRL9-S5">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=279|pages=|chapter= Chapter 9 The plantation economy |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch092.pdf|quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| ] – steam ship build for Burns Philp in 1907.<ref name="BRL8-S6">{{cite book |last1= Lawrence |first1= David Russell |authorlink1= |title= The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific|url= |format= |accessdate= |year= October 2014|publisher=ANU Press |location= |language= |isbn=9781925022032|oclc= |doi= |id= |page=221|pages= |chapter= Chapter 8 The new social order |chapterurl= http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p298111/pdf/ch083.pdf |quote= |ref= |bibcode= }}</ref> | |||
| * SS ''Mataram'' - built in 1909 and sold in 1935. | |||
| ⚫ | * SS ''Macdui'' was requisitioned at the start of WOrld War II and was sunk in Port Moresby in 1942 on its first voyage as a ].<ref>Buckley, K. and Klugman, K. (1983) ''The Australian Presence in the Pacific: Burns, Philp 1914-1946'', George Allen & Unwin: Sydney</ref> | ||
| ==Change of control== | ==Change of control== | ||
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| Company type | Shell company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipping |
| Predecessor | Bast  |
| Founded | April 1883 |
| Founder | James Burns and Robert Philp |
| Fate | Cashed up |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Owner | Graeme Hart |
| Parent | Rank Group |
Burns Philp (properly Burns, Philp & Co, Limited) was once a major Australian shipping line and merchant that operated in the South Pacific. In later years the company was a major player in the food manufacturing business. Since its delisting from the Australian Stock Exchange in December 2006 and the subsequent sale of its assets, the company has mainly become a cashed up shell company. It is wholly owned by Graeme Hart's Rank Group (not to be confused with the British company of the same name).
History
In April 1883 James Burns and Robert Philp began a trading partnership, originally named the "Burns, Philp & Company Limited". They were the first company to offer tourism to New Guinea, in 1884, advertising the 'New Guinea Excursion Trip'. This consisted of a five-week trip from Thursday Island and has been described as the "official beginning of tourist cruises in the South Pacific". The company later published a book titled Picturesque Travel. Sir Robert Philp twice became Premier of Queensland, while Sir James Burns, became a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales and founder/ benefactor of Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children.
Up to 1903, Burns Philp operated as merchants and shipping agents in the Pacific Islands, as well as providing a mail service and carrying tourists to Papua New Guinea, New Hebrides and the Solomon Islands. . In 1904, Burns Philp began to acquire plantations and land to develop into plantations in the British Solomon Islands.
In 1914 the Burns, Philp Tourist Department was established, advertising tours on Lord Howe and Norfolk Island. Acquisition of the Port Moresby Hotel occurred in the same year, with the Papua Hotel purchased some years later. Burns, Philp "maintained a near monopoly on passenger services to Melanesia until the outbreak of the war in the Pacific". During this period the company had a dominant role in trade in the region distributing general merchandise and collecting copra.
By 1916, the Burns, Philp & Co was operating 7 plantations in the British Solomon Islands through subsidiaries - the Solomon Islands Development Company, the Shortland Islands Plantation Ltd and Choiseul Plantations Ltd.
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The Burns Philp fleet
- SS Titus - 760-ton steamship built in 1878 and purchased by Burns Philp in 1896.
- SS Matunga – steam ship.
SS Makambo – steam ship build for Burns Philp in 1907.
- SS Mataram - built in 1909 and sold in 1935.
- SS Macdui was requisitioned at the start of WOrld War II and was sunk in Port Moresby in 1942 on its first voyage as a troopship.
Change of control
Burns, Philp was once involved in the production and distribution of food ingredients and consumer branded food, beverage and related products. The Group operated internationally, with leading products and brands enjoying significant market shares in each of its principal markets. Its product ranges included packaged bread and other baked goods, snack foods, breakfast cereals, edible oils, and meal components. One of the most significant subsidiaries of the business in terms of profit was Goodman Fielder, Australasia’s largest baker, which was floated in an IPO (initial public offering). In 2007 Burns, Philp sold its remaining 20% stake in Goodman Fielder for NZ$676m.
Since 1997 New Zealand businessman Graeme Hart has had an interest in Burns, Philp. He has been on the Board of Directors since 1997 and Chairman since 2004.
In December 2006 Hart acquired the remaining 42% of Burns, Philp he didn't already own and the company was delisted on 20 December 2006. After the sale of its yeast and spices business to UK firm Associated British Foods, Uncle Toby's to Nestlé for NZ$1.1bn, Bluebird Foods to PepsiCo for NZ$245m, and its NZ$676m 20% stake in Goodman Fielder the company became largely a cashed up shell. Burns, Philp is wholly owned by Hart's private investment company Rank Group Limited.
Former Burns Philp Building
The former Burns Philp Building in Bridge Street, Sydney, was built in 1901 to the design of Arthur Anderson of A.L. & G. McCredie & Anderson.
Awards
Burns Philp was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in 2009, for significant contributions made to the development of Queensland and its economy.
References
- Douglas, N. and Douglas, N. (1996) "Tourism in the Pacific: Historical factors" in Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (eds.) Tourism in the Pacific: Issues and Cases, London pp. 65-80
- Sydney Morning Herald, 16 February 1884 in Douglas, N. (1994) "Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film" in D. Aoki (ed.) Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video, Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40
- Douglas, N. (1994) 'Electric Shadows in the South Seas: The Pacific Islands in film' in D. Aoki (ed.) Moving Images of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Films and Video, Center for Pacific Island Studies: Honolulu, p. 40
- Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 9 The plantation economy". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. p. 270. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 9 The plantation economy". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. pp. 282–283. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 9 The plantation economy". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. p. 270. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Douglas, N. and Douglas, N. (1996) "Tourism in the Pacific: Historical factors" in Hall, C.M. and Page, S.J. (eds.) Tourism in the Pacific: Issues and Cases, London p. 27
- Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 9 The plantation economy". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. pp. 270–281. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 6 The British Solomon Islands Protectorate: Colonialism without capital". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. pp. 172, 177, 187, 189. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 9 The plantation economy". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. p. 279. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Lawrence, David Russell (October 2014). "Chapter 8 The new social order". The Naturalist and his "Beautiful Islands": Charles Morris Woodford in the Western Pacific. ANU Press. p. 221. ISBN 9781925022032.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: year (link) - Buckley, K. and Klugman, K. (1983) The Australian Presence in the Pacific: Burns, Philp 1914-1946, George Allen & Unwin: Sydney
- NSW heritage Branch
- "Burns Philp". Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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Further reading
- Wilkinson, B.A.; Willson, R.K. (1981). The Main Line Fleet of Burns Philp. Canberra: Nautical Association of Australia. ISBN 0959907920.
Links
- Wylie, Ron (Steve). "Burns Philip". The Australian Merchant Navy. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
- Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
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