1914 - 1919 Coles first store

ID: 9363
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Org ID: CL PIC 498

Description: Exterior photo of George James Coles first store at 288 Smith Street with large signs above and below the verandah describing it as a 3d, 6d, and 1/- variety store. The store opened on 9 April 1914 with nothing over a shilling, and marked the beginning of a major change to retailing as the store displayed merchandise for customers to see and handle without any obligation to buy. It was also the beginning of a major empire of 900 stores throughout Australia. Content of image: Coles Source of image: The Herald, 10 April 1984, Page 1 Address: Smith Street shops and businesses - variety stores - coles
Subject: shops

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