Biographical entry Thompson, David (1865 - 1916)

Summary

David Thompson worked in the family engineering business established by his father, becoming general manager in 1910, a position he held until his death. The firm manufactured pumps, sluicing and dredging plants, steam-engines, boilers, railway equipment, and locomotives for the Victorian and Commonwealth governments.

Details

Born 5 December 1865. Died 4 February 1916. Worked in the family engineering works, assisting in the management of the business and supervising installation of the firm's machinery throughout Victoria, effectively head of the company since 1908, general manager 1910-16.

Published resources

Book Sections

• Churchward, M.S., 'Thompson, David (1865-1916), Engineer and Manufacturer', in John Ritchie (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 12, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1990, pp. 207-208. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A120225b.htm. Details

Online Resources

• National Library of Australia, 'Thompson, David', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1464525. Details