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Mount Olive

Employee History

Name
Year
Designation
Samuel, J
1891 - 1892
Asst. Manager
Dingwall, A. H.
1891 - 1892
Manager
Vethanayathan, P
1891 - 1892
Asst. Manager
Nicol, W.
1890 - 1904
Manager
Cotton, W. I.
1885 - 1888
Manager
Cotton, G A
1880 - 1884
Manager
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Owners

Name
Year
Highland Tea Co of Ceylon Ld
1898 - 1904
A.H. Dingwall
1891 - 1892
1890 - 1893
1890 - 1893
G. Cotton
1880 - 1888
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Historical Events

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

1867 – First Tea Estate in Sri Lanka was Born

Scotsman James Taylor started Sri Lanka’s first tea estate, 19 acre Loolecondera Estate, marking the birth of the tea industry in Ceylon.

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

1873 – First Shipment of Ceylon Tea arrives in London

The first Shipment of Ceylon Tea, a consignment of 23lb (10kg) arrived in London for trade

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

1883 – First Public Tea Auction was Held in Colombo

The first public Colombo Tea Auction was held at the premises of Somerville & Co. under the auspice of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

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