Sir Thomas Elder GCMG (5 August 1818 – 6 March 1897) was a Scottish-Australian pastoralist, highly successful businessman, philanthropist, politician, race-horse owner and breeder and public figure. Amongst many other things, he is notable for introducing camels to Australia.
Read more about Thomas Elder: Early Years, South Australia, Pastoralist, Investor, Politician, Race Horses, Philanthropy, Later Years
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