Circus troupe formed by four brothers John, Harry, Philip and George Wirth in 1882. The company was incorporated in 1913 by Philip and George Wirth after they had received an inheritance from an American uncle and continued operating until 1963.
Milestone
Formed
1882
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Dissolved
1963
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Position
1882
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1913
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1913 - 29 Aug 1937
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1913 - 1941
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Property
Owner of
1908 - 1941
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Type
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