James Burns (Australian shipowner)

For other people named James Burns, see James Burns (disambiguation).

Sir James Burns
Born(1846-02-10)February 10, 1846
Polmont, Scotland
DiedAugust 22, 1923(1923-08-22) (aged 77)
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Businessman, Shipowner, Philanthropist, Politician
Known forCo-founder of Burns Philp and Company
HonoursKCMG

Sir James Burns KCMG (10 February 1846 – 22 August 1923) was a noted 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 (now known as UnitingCare Burnside), a children and family welfare organisation.[1][2]

  1. ^ Abbott, G. J.; Gibbney, H. J. (1979). "Burns, James (1846–1923)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 5 September 2007.
  2. ^ Serle, Percival. "Burns, Sir James (1846–1923)". Dictionary of Australian Biography. Project Gutenberg Australia. Archived from the original on 3 May 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2007.