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Hardback wide octavo, no jacket, very good condition, handbound in quarter English buckram, colour frontispiece (few tiny spots reverse side), black & white text-photos, colour certificate tipped-in, edges lightly foxed, ribbon bookmark. 113 pp. A biography of businessman Arthur Coles. Arthur was born at Geelong, Victoria, on 6th August 1892. His family then moved to St. James about 20 miles north of Benalla in north-eastern Victoria. Arthur completed his education at the State School in St. James. Arthur's father, George Coles was a substantial retailer and Arthur became part of the Coles family stores. From 1921 to 1946 he was Director of G. J. Coles & Coy. Ltd. From 1938 to 1940 he was Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He enlisted in 1916 at the outbreak of World War 1 and was an original member of the 6th Battalion, A.I.F. The chronology at the rear of this book lists all his achievements. The authors have put this very special book together as a small tribute to a well-loved colleague and friend. (Privately published in a limited edition of 1500 copies. Knighthood certificate tipped in.).