About John Thomson
Lived 1887 – 1960 (aged 72–73). John Thomson was an Australian businessperson.
John Thomson (1887–1960) was a Western Australian businessman who was general manager of Wesfarmers for 32 years, from 1925 to his retirement in 1957. Thomson developed the concept of bulk wheat handling, established the radio station 6WF, and founded the first milk pasteurisation plant in Western Australia.
The John Thomson Agricultural Economics Centre at the University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture was named after him. It was established in 1962 to research the economic perspective of the state's agricultural problems.
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Who was John Thomson?
Western Australian businessman
When was John Thomson born?
John Thomson was born in 1887.
When did John Thomson die?
John Thomson died in 1960.
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John Thomson was a businessperson.
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John Thomson was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Thomson (Australian businessman)
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