George Coles (1855–1931)
The death took place at his residence, Kew, of Mr. George Coles (70), father of Mr G. J. Coles, founder and chairman of directors of G. J. Coles and Co. Ltd., and of the three other brothers associated with the company.
Mr. Coles was the son of a London merchant who was attracted to Australia by the gold rushes. He was at one time a general storekeeper in Tasmania. Coles' now control the biggest chain stores in Molbourne.
In addition to his four sons Mr. Coles is survived by a widow and three daughters.
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- Coles, Elizabeth Malcolm (wife)
- Coles, George James (son)
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- Coles, Arthur William (son)
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- Coles, Kenneth Frank (son)
- Coles, Edgar Barton (son)
- Coles, Norman Cameron (son)
- Coles, Margaret Gertrude (daughter-in-law)
- Coles, Sarah Jane (mother)
- Coles, George (father)
- Coles, David James (grandson)
Citation details
'Coles, George (1855–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/coles-george-18070/text29647, accessed 21 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
10 June,
1855
Wombat,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
December,
1931
(aged 76)
Kew, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
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