Name

George Duncan

Culture

Australian | Scottish

Gender

Male

Birth date

about 1768

Birth place

Edinburgh, Scotland View on map Close map

Movements

Australia from 5 August 1815 (Canada)

Occupations

Paper maker

Summary

Worked: Australia (NSW).

Context

Australia

Biography

George Duncan convict ship indent notes his occupation as Paper Maker. Frederick Fisher, George Duncan and John Walker launched a public company to establish a papermill in Sydney. Duncan was the papermaker, Walker organised the raw materials and Fisher managed the company. Some paper was produced, but the company folded in about 1820

Last Updated

16 Oct 2022