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Begg, Dunlop & Co
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Begg, Dunlop & Co
'Begg, Dunlop & Co' of Calcutta was established before the mid 1850's as a Managing Agent with interests in several industries including jute and tea [1].
'Begg, Sutherland & Co' of Cawnpore was formed in the late 1860's; initially named 'Begg, Christie & Co' then 'Begg, Maxwell & Co' [1] - see seperate page
The UK based company of both the Calcutta and Cawnpore based companies was 'Begg, Roberts and Co' [1] .
Tea Gardens
- Jorehut Tea Co Ltd, Based in Jorhat with gardens at Sycotta, Kharikati, Hatichungi, Cinnamara and Murmuria. 'Begg, Dunlop & Co' were the Managing Agent
Jute Mills
The following Jute Mills are listed on FIBIS page 'A List of Jute Mills in India' as having 'Begg, Dunlop & Co' as Agent:-
- Alexandra Jute Mill
- Alliance Jute Mill
The following Jute Mills have been identified from other sources as having 'Begg, Dunlop & Co' as Agent:-
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 “Industrial Railways and Locomotives of India and South Asia” compiled by Simon Darvill. Published by ‘The Industrial Railway Society’ 2013. ISBN 978 1 901556 82-7. Available at http://irsshop.co.uk/India. Reference: Entry UP31 page ....
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 "Calcutta High Court Judgement, 1953"; Retrieved 31 August 2017