R. C. Packer | |
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Born | Robert Clyde Packer 24 July 1879 |
Died | 12 April 1934 | (aged 54)
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Journalist |
Years active | 1899–1930 |
Known for | Founder of Smith's Newspapers Ltd and Australian Associated Newspapers |
Spouse |
Ethel Hewson (m. 1903) |
Children |
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Parent(s) | Arthur Howard Packer Margaret Fitzmaurice Clyde |
Relatives | Packer family |
Robert Clyde Packer (24 July 1879 – 12 April 1934), known as R. C. Packer, was a journalist, media proprietor and founder of Australia's Packer media dynasty, which would later own Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL) and now owns holds a controlling interest in Crown Resorts through Consolidated Press Holdings.