John Burke Limited china plate
Maker
John Burke Limited
(1915 - 1990)
Manufacturer
Dunn, Bennett & Co Ltd
Date1915 - 1980
Object number00007185
NamePlate
MediumCeramic : porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 215 x 215 mm
ClassificationsTableware and furnishings
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis porcelain china plate was made for John Burke Limited of Brisbane. The company house flag is displayed on the plate. John Burke Limited operated from 1887 to 1989.HistoryJohn Burke Ltd was formed in 1887 by John Burke (1842-1919), an Irish seaman who jumped ship in Australia. During its operation from 1887 - 1989, the company operated over forty trading vessels in Queensland from Brisbane to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Upon John Burke's retirement in 1915, his son John Edward Burke (1871-1947) took over management of the company and extended services along the Queensland coast. During the 1920s and 1930s the company suffered some difficulties with the loss of two ships and were affected by waterfront strikes.
In December 1989 receivers were appointed to John Burke Ltd.SignificanceThis souvenir china plate highlights the history of the Australian shipping company, John Burke Ltd.
