Macpherson Robertson, Australian businessman and philanthropist, founded MacRobertson's (d. 1945)
Sir Macpherson Robertson KBE (6 September 1859 – 20 August 1945) was an Australian philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery company MacRobertson's.
He was also known for bringing the United States inventions of chewing gum and cotton candy (known in Australia as fairy floss) to Australia.
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