Williamson, Magor & Co
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Williamson, Magor & Co
'Williamson, Magor & Co' was a Managing Agent established in the late 1869 by J H Williamson and R B Magor. Initially their offices were at 7 New China Bazar Street, Calcutta; then 3 Magoe Lane and finally from 1875 at 4 Mangoe Lane, Calcutta. Their UK based company was 'George Williamson & Co'. Their interests were mainly in the tea industry. The company is still in existance and still active in the tea industry [1].
Tea Gardens
The following Tea Gardens where tramways have been identified are listed on FIBIS page 'Assam Tea Industry' as having 'Williamson, Magor & Co' as Managing Agent:-
- 'Bargang Tea Co'
- 'Bishnauth Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Bordubi Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Koomsong Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Majuli Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Moabund Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Romai Tea Co Ltd'
- 'Scotish Assam Ta Company Ltd'
- 'Sibsagar Road Tea'
References
- ↑ “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 WB118 page ....