Sir James Burns, KCMG (10 February 1846-22 August 1923 at Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland), was a noted businessman, shipowner and philanthropist in Australia. In particular, he is known as the co-founder of Burns-Philp and Company, a shipping and trading company, and for establishing the Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children in North Parramatta, a children and family welfare organisation. Wikipedia
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