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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

2

Great Confidence in the Future Managing Director's 42 Years

Colman has served at J. B. Young's for 42 years since 1914 in Queanbeyan. He recalls early days with kerosene case displays and a 1910 turnover of £14,000. The business fledgling through war, moved during Canberra’s growth, and opened a Kingston branch in 1925 after acquiring the first Canberra lease.

Mr. Colman J. B. Young's Queanbeyan Iate J. B. Young Harry Solomon Queanbeyan Bridge Colman Tre Canberra Young Manly Calmon Kingston Eastlake New Guea Pacific Islands Sth John Meagher & Co Temora Bracey’s Litt Lithgow

Interior of New Store Showcases Modern Lighting and Services

The store spans 205 feet with 2008 feet of fluorescent tube lighting for clear product viewing. Seasonal design uses natural light through skylights. winter brings warm, humid-free heating from ceiling panels. The photo highlights wide unrestricted selling space, steel girders, decorative pillars, and a rear furniture department. Also featured are the Tea Centre, telephone service, dry cleaning, public letter box, and a store-wide address system alongside Young's merchandise.

Naturus Tea Centre

General Manager G A Colman Named Leader at J B Young Ltd

The text confirms Mr George Colman as General Manager and Director of J B Young Ltd and its subsidiary companies.

G. A. Colman J. B. Young Ltd Companien George Colman

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