James Purcell

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James Purcell (25 November 1874 – 5 November 1953) was an Australian businessman of the early 20th century, mainly active in the dairy industry. Born in the town of Drayton, Purcell assisted his father, a farm-hand, in raising and farming dairy cattle. In 1897, he purchased land of his own near Westbrook and began dairy farming.[1]

Purcell was a founding member of the Downs Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd, the Queensland Butter Board, and was a member of the Queensland Dairy Products Stabilisation Board, serving as its chairman from 1930 to 1950, and also served as Vice-President of the Queensland Council of Agriculture.[1] He also served as Chairman of the Clifton Shire Council from 1911 to 1912.[2][3]

He died at his home in Toowoomba on 5 November 1953 following a long illness.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 French, M. (1988). "Australian Dictionary of Biography: Purcell, James". Retrieved 17 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mr. James Purcell dead". Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) (Qld.: National Library of Australia). 6 November 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 17 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ "Clifton Shire Council - Past Chairmen and Mayors". Toowoomba Regional Council. Retrieved 17 January 2014. 
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