Philip Howard Bushell (1879–1954)
Mr. Philip H. Bushell, founder and chairman of directors of Bushells Ltd., tea merchants, died at his Darling Point home several days ago.
He was 70.
Mr. Bushell, who had been in ill-health for several years, died of heart disease.
He was born in England, where his family had been in the tea business for three generations.
On migrating to Australia he first settled in Brisbane.
Mr. Bushell took an active interest in many social and recreation activities. He was a member for many years of the Royal Sydney Golf Club, the Australian Club, the University Club, and the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.
He is survived by Mrs. Bushell and two married daughters.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- will, News (Adelaide), 8 September 1954, p 31
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Bushell, Philip Howard
- Coppleson, Victor Marcus (friend)
- Morrow, Arthur William (friend)
Citation details
'Bushell, Philip Howard (1879–1954)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/bushell-philip-howard-5439/text35233, accessed 11 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
14 September,
1879
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
England
Death
29 March,
1954
(aged 74)
Darling Point, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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