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- 2012358964 abstract "Born in Queenscliff to English migrant parents, William Lawrence Baillieu first rose to prominence as a successful auctioneer during Melbourne's feverish land boom of the 1880s. He quickly built an enormous fortune, which he then subsequently lost in the crash of the early 1890s. But, everthe astute and daring entrepreneur, WL Baillieu resurrected his fortunes and those of his family by starting his own real estate agency and investing in the mining and infrastructure that would drive Australia's economy in the 20th century. In the early days of Federation, WL entered state politics and rose to become Minister of Public Works and Health. He continued to foster his business and media interests throughout his life, and by the time he retired, WL was director of the Herald and Weekly Times, the Electrolytic Zinc Company, the Dunlop Rubber Company, and Carlton and United Breweries. Peter Yule's biography is the first ever of this significant Australian - financier, philanthropist and founding figure of the Baillieu family dynasty - whose name and influence is inextricably wound throughout Melbourne's history.".
- 2012358964 contributor B12531625.
- 2012358964 coverage "Victoria History 19th century.".
- 2012358964 coverage "Victoria History 20th century.".
- 2012358964 created "2012.".
- 2012358964 date "2012".
- 2012358964 date "2012.".
- 2012358964 dateCopyrighted "2012.".
- 2012358964 description "Born in Queenscliff to English migrant parents, William Lawrence Baillieu first rose to prominence as a successful auctioneer during Melbourne's feverish land boom of the 1880s. He quickly built an enormous fortune, which he then subsequently lost in the crash of the early 1890s. But, everthe astute and daring entrepreneur, WL Baillieu resurrected his fortunes and those of his family by starting his own real estate agency and investing in the mining and infrastructure that would drive Australia's economy in the 20th century. In the early days of Federation, WL entered state politics and rose to become Minister of Public Works and Health. He continued to foster his business and media interests throughout his life, and by the time he retired, WL was director of the Herald and Weekly Times, the Electrolytic Zinc Company, the Dunlop Rubber Company, and Carlton and United Breweries. Peter Yule's biography is the first ever of this significant Australian - financier, philanthropist and founding figure of the Baillieu family dynasty - whose name and influence is inextricably wound throughout Melbourne's history.".
- 2012358964 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 370-401) and index.".
- 2012358964 extent "viii, 423 p. :".
- 2012358964 identifier "9781742702452".
- 2012358964 issued "2012".
- 2012358964 issued "2012.".
- 2012358964 language "eng".
- 2012358964 publisher "Melbourne : Hardie Grant Books,".
- 2012358964 spatial "Victoria History 19th century.".
- 2012358964 spatial "Victoria History 20th century.".
- 2012358964 spatial "Victoria".
- 2012358964 subject "338.092 23".
- 2012358964 subject "Australian".
- 2012358964 subject "Baillieu, William Lawrence, 1859-1936.".
- 2012358964 subject "Businessmen Victoria Biography.".
- 2012358964 subject "Capitalists and financiers Victoria Biography.".
- 2012358964 subject "HG172.B35 Y85 2012".
- 2012358964 subject "Politicians Victoria Biography.".
- 2012358964 title "William Lawrence Baillieu : founder of Australia's greatest business empire / Peter Yule.".
- 2012358964 type "text".