Walter Harper (businessman)
Walter Harper | |
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| Born | Charles Walter Harper 27 January 1880 Guildford, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | 1 July 1956 (aged 76) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1921–1953 |
| Known for | Co–founder and chairman of Wesfarmers |
| Spouse |
Margaret Drummond (m. 1910) |
| Children | 6 |
Charles Walter Harper (27 January 1880 – 1 July 1956) was an Australian agriculturalist who was prominent in the cooperative movement in Western Australia. He was one of the founders of Wesfarmers, serving as its chairman from 1921 to 1953, and also helped establish what is now CBH Group.