Myer family

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Myer
Earlier spellingsBaevski
Etymology Russian: Майер
Place of originAustralia
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Members
Connected families Hordern family
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The Myer family is an Australian retailing dynasty with jewish origin. It was founded in Australia by Sidney Myer, who started the department store Myer, and Merlyn Myer, his wife. Following the death of Sidney Myer in 1934, his nephew, Sir Norman Myer, continued much of his retailing dynasty. The family has a strong history of philanthropy and established Australia's first private family office.

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Biographies

The Australian Dictionary of Biography has articles on the following members of the Myer family:

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