Historical information
MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.
Physical description
Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)
Inscriptions & markings
"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka."
References
- Bibliographical references Robertson, Macpherson, Sir, 1859-1945 MacRobertson (Firm) - History. Confectioners - Australia - Biography. Chocolate industry - Australia - History. Businessmen - Australia - Biography.
