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Sandilands Buttery & Company |
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Founded: |
1863 |
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Ceased: |
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Updated: 2 July 2006
Notes:
Originated in Penang as Lorraine, Sandilands where they were the first British firm to establish themselves. Opened a branch office in Singapore in 1859 as Lorraine, Sandilands. When Mr. Lorraine retired in 1862, the firm shortened its name to Sandilands and Company. In 1863 John Buttery joined the company and its name was changed to Sandilands, Buttery and Company. [A01]
PERFINS 1880 to 1930 [G01] Penang, importers / exporters shipping agents. [A01]
Established in Penang by G. M. Sandilands and John Buttery both from Glasgow. [W05p793-4]
G. M. Sandilands arrived in Singapore ca1848. He died in 1880. [M01p459] [W05p793-4]
They had a London office. [W05p793-4]
There was a branch in Singapore. [W05p793-4]
Were general importers and exporters. [W05p793-4]
Were the Lloyds Agent in Penang since 1840. [see here]
Had Branches: Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Kota, Midan (Sumatra) [see here]
Were agents for: [W05p793-4]
- The tapioca estates of Batu Puteh in Kedah
- Alma estate in Province Wellesley
- Banks, steamship lines, insurance companies and other firms.
Were still around in 1955. [C02]
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