Tristan Antico
Sir Tristan Venus Antico, AC (25 March 1923 – 26 December 2004), was a prominent Australian industrialist, horse breeder, and patron of the arts.
He was knighted in 1973[1] "in recognition of service to industry", and was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1983[2] "In recognition of service to industry and the community".
He is best known as founder of Pioneer Concrete and as the one time owner of Baramul Stud.
References
- ↑ "Knight Bachelor". It's an Honour. Australian Government. 2 June 1973.
In recognition of service to industry - ↑ "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)". It's an Honour. Australian Government. 26 January 1983.
In recognition of service to industry and the community
External links
- Mark McGinness (13 January 2005). "Something of the modern Medici about this Tristan". Obituary. Sydney Morning Herald.
- http://www.racingandsports.com.au/breeding/rsNewsArt.asp?NID=54796
- http://www.boral.com.au/history/Ch5_3.html
- http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2342362
- http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an12090671
- http://www.sea-us.org.au/gulliver/pioneer.html
- http://www.breedingracing.com/indnewsjan05.php#
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