Private company
Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society
Co-operative in Australia
The Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society, known locally as The Store, was a co-operative based in Newcastle, a city in New South Wales, Australia. The Store was described as "the largest and most successful co-operative society in the southern hemisphere".2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society, known locally as The Store, was a co-operative based in Newcastle, a city in New South Wales, Australia. The Store was described as "the largest and most successful co-operative society in the southern hemisphere".2
Timeline
- 1898Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaNewcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society
- WikidataQ60776050
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