About:
Born in 1850, I am a Swiss watchmaker and musician who immigrated to Sydney Australia. In 1885 I began a business in Newtown known as Alberts. It was originally a watch and clock repair shop. In 1894...
Tagline:
(1850-1914) A swiss immigrant who started Australia's music company Alberts
Bragging Rights:
In 1902 Jacques travelled to the US and began competing with other Australian publishers such as Allans Music and E.W. Cole for the Australian sub-publishing rights to the hits of the day. He secured the rights to international catalogues and composers including Shapiro, Bernstein & Co; E.B. Marks; and Irving Berlin.