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Copyright 2011 Julianne Dodds
Timber, Veneer and Plywood
1901 - 1969
References:
1.
Electoral Rolls 1914 and 1919. Also Sands and McDougall Postal Directories for Melbourne.
2.
“The Veneer and Plywood Industry of Queensland” issued by the Sub-department of
Forestry Departmant of Public Lands, December 1933. Page 9.
3.
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the United States. Williams, John McG, Mill Owner.
4.
Queensland State Archives - Item ID1316525 Harbours and Marine Department.
5.
Share Issue papers held by Mrs Marjorie Williams. Also 1921-22 Trade Directory lists J. McG Williams operating plywood mills in
Main Avenue, Coorparoo and Deshon Street, Woolloongabba. Official documents in possession of Mrs. Marjorie Williams.
6.
Photo courtesy Varda Malkin in Israel, daughter of Ralph Symonds.
7.
As related by Mac’s son Harry Williams.
8.
Information from Varda Malkin in Israel, daughter of Ralph Symonds.
9.
Inventory of Sawmills and Tramways. John Kerr 1998. Various documents in possession of Mrs Marjorie Williams.
10.
Nth Queensland Veneer Company Pty Ltd 27/8/1936 File no. 319 Book 2 Companies office Townsville.
‘Old Boiler Doors’
2001 - an original watercolour painting
by Julie Dodds, daughter of Mac Williams.