George Coles (businessman)

Sir George Coles
Sir George Coles
Born	George James Coles; 28 March 1885; Jung Jung, Victoria, Australia
Died	4 December 1977 (aged 92); Australia
Nationality	Australian
Occupations	Benefactor (General); chain store owner; company managing director; department store owner; store owner; soldier;
Parent(s)	George W. Coles; Elizabeth Mary (Scouler) Coles

Sir George James "G.J" Coles, CBE (28 March 1885 – 4 December 1977) was an Australian entrepreneur. He was the founder of what was to become the Coles Group retail shopping empire, a large chain store group in Australia.

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Sir George Coles
Born	George James Coles 28 March 1885 Jung Jung, Victoria, Australia
Died	4 December 1977 (aged 92) Australia
Nationality	Australian
Occupations	Benefactor (General) chain store owner company managing director department store owner store owner soldier ^[1]
Parent(s)	George W. Coles Elizabeth Mary (Scouler) Coles