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the Woolworths store in Australia is unconnected to the historic brand in the UK and the US. The name was registered by the Sydney founders as a dare to see if it would be allowed. Despite the brand name being well established overseas it was available in New South Wales.

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Fun Fact: the Woolworths store in Australia is unconnected to the historic brand in the UK and the US. The name was registered by the Sydney founders as a dare to see if it would be allowed. Despite the brand name being well established overseas it was available in New South Wales.

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