Charles Moore and Co.

Charles Moore and Co.
Company typePrivate company
IndustryRetail department store
Founded1884 (1884)
FounderCharles Moore
Defunctc. 1980 (1980)
Headquarters
Adelaide, South Australia
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Australia
Charles Moore
Bornc. 1858
near Derry, Ireland
Died30 September 1916(1916-09-30) (aged 57–58)
Resting placeBrighton Cemetery
OccupationsMerchant; philanthropist
Years active1881-1916
Known forCharles Moore and Co.
SpouseJane Cocks Carty
Children4 sons; 3 daughters

Charles Moore and Co. was an Australian retail company based in Adelaide, South Australia, best known for operating the department stores Moore's in Adelaide, Charles Moore's in Perth, and Read's in Prahran. It was founded by Irish-born businessman Charles Moore (c. 1858 – 30 September 1916).

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