Michael McDermott (businessman)
Michael McDermott | |
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Portrait probably painted by his son Thomas | |
| Born | c. 1826 County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Died | 8 June 1903 (aged 76–77) Drysdale, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Timber merchant, civil contractor, inventor |
| Known for | Railway construction, Coriyule estate |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Small (m. 1855), Alice Jones (m. 1900) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael McDermott (1826–1903) was an Irish-Australian businessman, civil contractor, and inventor. He is known for his contributions to the expansion of Australia’s rural railway network and infrastructure during the late 19th century, and for his ownership of the Coriyule estate near Drysdale, Victoria.