David Hunter
Datec 1922
Object number00030243
NameDrawing
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsImage: 190 × 135 mm
Overall: 520 × 390 × 20 mm, 1.65 kg
Overall: 520 × 390 × 20 mm, 1.65 kg
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from McIlwraith McEacharn Limited
DescriptionA framed pen and ink drawing of Mr David Hunter of McIlwraith McEacharn.
Brass plaque at the bottom of the frame reads 'Mr David Hunter, Managing Director 1905 - 1910, Chairman & Managing Director 1910 - 1922'.HistorySydney Morning Herald, 22 June 1922
DEATH OF MR. D. HUNTER.
Mr. David Hunter, managing director of Mcilwraith, McEachcrn Proprietary, Limited, died In Sydney at an early hour this morning.
Mr. Hunter was born in Scotland in 1870, and came to Australia 26 years ago. During the war he was a member of the Commonwealth Shipping Board, and for his services was made a C.B.E.
Mr. Hunter left Melbourne for Sydney on Thursday, the 22nd, and was then in the best of health.
He was a son-in-law of Mr. Andrew Mcilwraith."SignificanceMcIlwraith McEacharn Limited originated in London in 1875, going on to become one of the largest and most successful companies operating in Australia throughout the following century.
