Corporate entry: Stock and Station Agencies - Brisbane, Dalgety-Winchcombe, Dalgety House, 79 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Summary
The company operates as a stock and station agent, wool broker and pastoral property owner. The original Dalgety & Co. was founded in 1884, and from 1891 branches were established in Queensland, first in Rockhampton and then in Brisbane and Townsville. Company records include legal documents from late 19th century, these are of limited quantity and include contracts, property leases, mortgages and company registration papers, some correspondence files and annual reports are also held. Intending researchers should apply in advance for access, however sensitive material would not be made available. A collection of unsorted records is also stored at the Dalgety Wharf on the Brisbane River. No details are available. See also Dalgety Australia LTD, Archives of Business and Labour, Canberra.