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- 1919-1951 (Creation)
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Duncan Loane Pty., general merchants, was founded in Devonport in 1910 by Duncan Loane, formerly Devonport manager for A.G. Webster & sons. On his retirement in 1922 the firm was made into a proprietary company. Directors included W.H. Edwards, managing director, G.C. Walch, R.l.D. Loane etc. The firm dealt especially in farm machinery, holding a number of agencies for overseas firms, such as Ransome & Sims of England, as well as Australian firms, including water pumps by wind mill and electric or diesel rams. They also dealt in fertilisers, fencing wires, corn sacks, gates, etc. and act as agents for insurance.
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Deposited by the manager in 1968
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Stock ledger of Duncan Loane Pty. for the years 1919-1951 with details of disposals.
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Original inventory and descriptive notes can be found at: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/10862/
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PP 18/12/18