Records of Reid Bros (Johannesburg) Ltd, exporters of mining material and machinery, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 259/12
- Dates of Creation:1896-1920
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:0.3 metres
Scope and Content
- Memorandum and articles of association 1896, 1917
- Stock sheets 1915-1916
- Share certificate book 1896-1918
- Financial records 1913-1918
- Correspondence1913-1920
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1887 , Joseph Reid and William Hutchison, merchants of Glasgow, Scotland, established a firm as mine and colliery suppliers for the South African trade. At this time, Joseph Reid was already active in furnishing engineering works and collieries with machinery through his company, Reid Bros , based in St Enoch's Square, Glasgow. In 1889 , the Reid-Hutchison partnership was converted into a joint stock company, Reid Bros (Johannesburg) Ltd with its registered offices situated in Glasgow and the principle share holders being the former partners. The company developed its trade in Southern Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa, and acting as agents for Scottish and English companies exporting engineering machinery and parts. When William Hutchison died his shares in the company passed to Joseph Reid, and upon his death the shares were distributed among his family, most of whom were directors and shareholders in Reid Bros (Glasgow) Ltd , the successor company of Reid Bros.
In 1918 , Reid Brothers (Johannesburg) Ltd was transferred to Reid Bros (South Africa) Ltd with its registered offices being in Johannesburg. This company was converted into a public company in 1946 and in 1969 was acquired by African Oxygen Ltd , Johannesburg, who purchased the entire ordinary share capital of the company.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Permanent loan : Reid Bros (Glasgow) Ltd : Glasgow : 1988 : ACCN 0112
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom
Manual file level list available at the National Registers of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S)) and London (NRA)
Alternative Form Available
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Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use & condition of documents
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Held by Reid Bros (Glasgow) Ltd
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
GB 248 UGD 259/1-10 Records of Reid Brothers (Glasgow) Ltd
GB 248 UGD 259/11 Records of Reid Brothers (South Africa) Ltd
GB 248 UGD 259/15 Records of Clyde Nail Co Ltd
GB 248 UGD 259/16 Records of Waverley Iron & Steel Co Ltd
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Additional Information
This material is original
Compiled by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, 10 February 2003
No alterations made to date
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