Dictionary of Sydney

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Mitchell, James Sutherland

Businessman who worked as a colonial public servant in Hobart and Sydney before gaining management experience with TS Mort and TS Rowntree in the Waterview Dry Dock Co in Balmain in 1855. From manager at Tooths he quickly became a major shareholder and a very wealthy man.

Milestone
Born
OIrkney, Scotland
1819
Occupation
Position
1856 - 1866
Property
Owner of
1868 - 1893
Relationship
Business partner
Parent of