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Author Robertson, Jill.

Title MacRobertson : the chocolate king / Jill Robertson
Published South Melbourne, Vic. : Lothian Books, 2004

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 MELB  338.7641853 Rob/Mtc  AVAILABLE
Description xv, 256 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Summary The man who gave Australia Cherry Ripes and Freddo Frogs was one of Australia's richest and most successful entrepreneurs. Macpherson Robertson was an innovative businessman and a shameless self-promoter who founded the MacRobertson Confectionery Company. This rags-to- riches story includes extracts from his diary and love letters
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 244-247
Subject Robertson, Macpherson, Sir, 1859-1945.
MacRobertson (Firm) -- History
Confectioners -- Australia -- Biography.
Chocolate industry -- Australia -- History.
Businessmen -- Australia -- Biography.
LC no. 2005362385
ISBN 0734406681 :
Other Titles Chocolate king