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Chas Gilbert, Brisbane

Charles Gilbert was already adverting in 1886, although the below article claims he was trading in Queen Street from1892; presumably an error.He opened a branch in Rockhampton, which was not successful.

Queensland Figaro and Punch, 15th May 1886 p.39

The Bulletin, 23rd march 1905 p.27

The Telegraph (Brisbane), 4th July 1934 p.17

The firm of Findlaysons purchased Charles Gilbert Co P/L in 1950.

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