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End of an era for long-established family firm Morris Young
It’s the end of an era - and the road - for a long-established Perth haulage and contracting business.The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have forced family firm Morris Young — which dates back to 1948 — to cease their transport operation with the loss of 16 jobs.Directors and brothers David and Colin Young – both in their seventies – admitted they had been left with no option after being placed in the high-risk age group and unable to return to the frontline.“Our father and mother set-up the business in the post-war years and we celebrated our 70th anniversary not so long ago.“We aren’t getting any younger but, even so, this is not a decision we have taken lightly,” said David (74).“Our hand has been forced by the virus and with
