When chairmen were patriots : the extraordinary life and times of the founding chairman of QANTAS Fergus McMaster
Fysh, Elizabeth2020
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Fergus McMaster co-founded QANTAS with Hudson Fysh and Paul McGuinness in 1920. Following the First World War, these three men, driven by passion, foresight and adventure for aviation, started the now internationally recognised iconic airline with the red kangaroo on its tail.From humble beginnings in outback Queensland QANTAS grew to the most successful airline in the world. 'QANTAS was conceived in Cloncurry, born in Winton and grew up in Longreach', said Hudson Fysh. Fergus McMaster, chairman of QANTAS, was instrumental in the early success of the airline. This is his story.
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Imprint:
Tingalpa, Qld : Boolarong Press, 2020.
Collation:
xiv, 205 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table, portraits ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781925877441
Dewey class:
387.706594
Language:
English
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BRN:
370650
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 387.706594 MACM | Available |