Agency:
Alfred Harrap & Son
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1857
End Date:
31 Dec 1968
Description:
Alfred Harrap & Son began in 1857 as grain merchants, quickly diversifying into wool, farm machinery and supplies, and auctioneering. By the 1890s they were operating a river steamer service along the Tamar, transporting mining equipment and agricultural produce as well as passengers. The founding Alfred Harrap (1820-1893) was a magistrate, served several terms as Mayor of Launceston, and, with Thomas Gunn, was a member of the Marine Board.;;Alfred Harrap & Son was bought by Roberts, Stewart & Co Ltd (later Roberts & Co Ltd) in 1967. The company was divided into Alfred Harrap & Son and Harrap Machinery Pty Ltd. In April 1968 their names were changed to Redson Pty Ltd and Nospar Pty Ltd respectively. Redon Pty Ltd was wound up and Nospar Pty Ltd was sold to Peter Trethewey.
Functions Performed:
Tasmanian businesses
Related Agencies:
Roberts and Co Ltd (NG3312) | 01 Jan 1865 |
Series Created By Agency:
LMSS55 Business Records | 04 Nov 1882 | 19 Jun 1917 |
NS5195 Annual Returns for a Company with a Share Capital | 31 Oct 1923 | 31 May 1966 |
NS5169 Memorandum and Articles of Association of Alfred Harrap and Son | 01 Jan 1924 | 31 Dec 1967 |
NS5170 Register of Shareholders | 01 Jan 1924 | 31 Dec 1967 |
NS5171 Share Certificates | 01 Apr 1925 | 13 Apr 1967 |
NS5172 Transfer of Shares | 01 Jan 1964 | 31 Dec 1967 |
NS5255 Ledger of Accounts | 01 Jan 1966 | 31 Dec 1968 |