Fergus McMaster
Sir Fergus McMaster | |
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| Born | 3 May 1879 Morinish, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 8 August 1950 (aged 71) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, soldier |
| Employer | Self employed: McMaster Brothers Pty. Ltd. |
| Known for | Founding of QANTAS |
| Spouse | Edith Scougall 1889-1913 (died 1913) + Edna Faulkner 1894 - 1960 (died 1960) |
| Children | 4 (Jean [Edith] + Ken, Ross, Duncan [Edna]) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
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| Branch | Australian Imperial Force |
| Rank | Gunner |
Sir Fergus McMaster (3 May 1879 – 8 August 1950) was an Australian businessman and aviation pioneer. He was one of the three founders of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited, the airline company that became commonly known by its acronym, Qantas.