David Syme (2 October 1827 – 14 February 1908) was a Scottish-Australian newspaper proprietor of The Age and regarded as "the father of protection in Australia" who had immense influence in the Government of Victoria.
Read more about David Syme: Early Life and Family, Australia, The Age, Protectionism, Legacy
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