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Myer grew by developing its own stores (becoming one of Australia's major property owners and developers in the process) and acquiring other department stores, including Adelaide's Marshall's and Bell's (Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge and Strathalbyn and Tailem Bend) in South Australia, Western Australia's Boans in 1984, Queensland ...
A further large menswear store was in upper George Street, and Hordern's also operated one of the largest mail order businesses in Australia. The business remained in family hands for a century, and a substantial six-storey building was opened by them in 1905, called The Palace Emporium , the main entrance being completely fitted out in ...
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Pages in category "Defunct department stores of Australia" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Sidney Baillieu Myer (11 January 1926 –) on 15 December 1955, son of Sidney Myer, thus uniting two of Australia's wealthiest families. Sara was, in 1936, described as "Australia's richest baby". [41] [43] Her estate, valued at $20 million, was the subject of litigation. [44] Jane Mabel "Janey" "Dollie" (3 December 1878–1956) m.
It was founded in Australia by Sidney Myer, who started the department store Myer, and Merlyn Myer, his wife. Following the death of Sidney Myer in 1934, his nephew, Sir Norman Myer, continued much of his retailing dynasty. The family has a strong history of philanthropy and established one of Australia's first single family offices in 1976. [1]
Sidney Myer (born Simcha Myer Baevski (Russian: Симха Майер Баевский, Belarusian: Сімха Маер Баеўскі); 8 February 1878 – 5 September 1934) was a Belarusian-born Australian businessman and philanthropist, best known for founding Myer, Australia's largest chain of department stores.
Defunct supermarkets of Australia (14 P) Pages in category "Defunct retail companies of Australia" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.