Australia China Line Ltd
Biography
The Australia China Line was operated by Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd from Australia to Hong Kong and Shanghai in conjunction with Common Bros Ltd of Newcastle-on-Tyne. It became a limited company in 1947, and was wound up in 1955. Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, were the company's General Managers.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence re Australia China Line Ltd, 1945-1963
Copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Common Brothers Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and others regarding the Australia China Line Ltd, with related letters and papers.
Correspondence re ocean shipping, 1940-1955 (mainly 1945-1955)
Correspondence regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's involvement in ocean shipping. The series covers a wide range of subjects, including the Australia China Line Ltd, Glen Line Ltd, Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, Pacific Transport Lines Inc. and Prince Line Ltd.