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Provides information on the business operation of K.W. Doggett & Co., a paper distribution company in Melbourne, Victoria. Corporate history; Details on the management structure; Sales offices.

The article focuses on the impact of the fire which destroyed the Melbourne, Victoria headquarters of the national paper and party goods supplier Lombard the Paper People in November 2004. Managing director Claude Lombard pointed out that while the fire was a tragedy, it also proved beneficial for the company. He explained that the fire served as a catalyst to evaluate the business and introduce new processes.

Profiles the Valmorbida family of Melbourne, Victoria, who continued to push into the mainstream grocery market with a joint venture with the metropolitan water authority, Melbourne Water. Member of family who heads the venture; Names of the Italian papers owned by the family; When the family business was started in Melbourne and by whom; Total wealth.

Reports on the decision of Kodak to close its photographic film production plant in Melbourne in November 2004.