Person

Hendry, James (c. 1887 - 1950)

Born
c. 1887
Banchory, Scotland
Died
19 October 1950
Occupation
Pharmaceutical manufacturer

Summary

James Hendry was Works Manager for A.M. Bickford & Sons Ltd, Adelaide from 1914 and a member of the board from 1943-1950. He enjoyed designing mechanical devices to assist in production and was responsible for several mechanical patents granted to the Company.

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Born Banchory, near Aberdeen, Scotland, ca. 1887. Died 19 October 1950. Educated by apprenticeship as a pharmacist. Local pharmacy, Peter Squire's pharmacy, San Remo, John Bell's pharmacy, London, pharmacist and analyst, A.M. Bickford & Sons Ltd, Adelaide 1912-14, Works Manager 1914-16, private, Australian Imperial Force 1916, pathological laboratory, Keswick Hospital 1916, chief chemist, T.N.T. section, H.M. Factory, Queensferry 1917-18, sulphite purification section 1918-19, Works Manager, A.M. Bickford & Sons Ltd. 1919-43, Technical Adviser, Drug Houses of Australia Ltd 1930-50, board, A.M. Bickford & Sons Ltd 1943-50. President, South Australian Branch, Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1924-25.

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