Mainline Corporation Ltd ("Mainline") was one of Australia's largest construction companies during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Mainline Corporation was responsible for building some of Australia's most notable landmark buildings before its collapse in 1974. The company at its height was involved in large-scale and high-rise property development and construction in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the United States of America. Mainline also operated a hotel chain in Australia, New Zealand and United States of American under the brand name Noah's which notably built and operated the Noah's Lakeside Hotel in Canberra, Australia as its flagship business.
History
Mainline Corporation was established in 1961 by Richard ("Dick") Baker and Laurie O'Neil as a small construction company in Sydney building apartment blocks in Double Bay and Potts Point.[1] Dick Baker was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mainline Corporation and by 1965 it had expanded into commercial developments including the AMP Building and Gold Fields House. In 1967, Langer Avery was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mainline Corporation Ltd and held the position until 1974.[2]
In December 1968, Mainline Corporation Ltd was listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange.