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Business World News
The Gisborne and East Coast Retailers' Association held its annual general meeting recently. The election of officers took place where Mr Arthur Toye was elected president.
From left, Messrs, Ken Walters (Walters & Kohn), immediate past president, Arthur Toye (Arthur Toye Ltd), president, Barrie Chrisp, secretary, and Graeme Day (Hallenstein Bros), vice-president.
Messrs Ernie Mullen (Woolworths) and Alan Aylward (Smith and Brown) relax after the pressure of business.
Messrs Pang Chan (Pang Chan Ltd) and Jock Berge (Beehive Wool Shop) also attended the meeting.
Messrs Bruce McMillan (McMillan's Shoes) and Ted Gardner discuss business trends.
Messrs Bert Hanlen (Hanlen's Music Store), Barrie Chrisp, and Jack Smith (Charlie Brown's) talk shop