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Coles was managing director of G. J. Coles & Co from 1923 to 1931, when, after some illness he handed the leadership role to Arthur, but remained as chairman of the board (despite very public opposition to his autocratic style) until 1956. He maintained membership on the board until 1976, when he
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of the AIF in March 1917 and fought in France as a lance corporal. Brothers Jim and David were killed during the conflict. Their uncle Jim helped manage the store during their absences.
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and in France) and was repatriated in 1916. He momentarily displaced George as chairman in 1936 in a coup and was made managing director. He was elected
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