Harry Sunderland

Journalist and businessman in media

Harry Sunderland - Journalist and businessman in media
Born

November 23rd, 1889
135 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Australia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the development of the media landscape in Australia and the United Kingdom. Served as the founding editor of the Australian Financial Review and played a pivotal role in its establishment as a key financial publication. Engaged in various business ventures related to journalism, combining reporting expertise with entrepreneurship. His influence extended across both Australian and British journalism, fostering advancements in business reporting and media practices.

Founded the Australian Financial Review

Played a key role in media entrepreneurship

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