Fergus McMaster

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Born Fergus McMaster
May 3, 1879
Morinish, Queensland
Died August 8, 1950
Brisbane, Queensland
Residence Longreach, Queensland
Occupation Businessman, soldier
Title Sir
Known for Founding of QANTAS

Sir Fergus McMaster (May 3, 1879 – August 8, 1950) is an Australian businessman, commonly known as one of the founders of the airline company, QANTAS. McMaster was born in Morinish, a town close to the city of Rockhampton, in Queensland. He served as a gunner and dispatch rider, in World War I.

McMaster was the chairman of QANTAS, from its merge with the Imperial Airways, until it was taken over by the Australian government. He was knighted in 1941, as a result of his services towards the development and survival of QANTAS, and the development of other companies, such as North Australian Worsted & Woollen Mills Ltd and Electric Supply Co., Charters Towers

[edit] Early life

Fergus McMaster was born in the town of Morinish, in Queensland

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NAME McMaster, Fergus, Sir
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Businessman and entrepreneur
DATE OF BIRTH May 3, 1879
PLACE OF BIRTH Morinish, Queensland, Australia
DATE OF DEATH August 8, 1950
PLACE OF DEATH Brisbane, Queensland