Philip Goldfinch

Sir Philip Henry Macarthur Goldfinch KBE (13 April 1884 – 7 April 1943) was an Australian businessman and politician.

Philip Goldfinch was born at Gosport, Hampshire, England, to Henry Edward Goldfinch, a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, and Elizabeth Maria (née King). He arrived in New South Wales in 1886 and was educated at Sydney Grammar School before working for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSRC) in 1902 as a chemist. On 7 March 1911 he married Mary Cowper, with whom he had three children.

Goldfinch was appointed general manager of CSRC in 1928 and served until 1943; he was also chairman of the British Settlers' Welfare Committee from 1931.

Goldfinch was created a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1934.

In early July 1937 Goldfinch wrote to Bertram Stevens, the premier and leader of the UAP in New South Wales, advising him that he was resigning as member for Gordon. He cited business commitments as the reason for his decision.

Sir Philip Goldfinch died on 7 April 1943 at his residence in Roseville, aged 58.