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Retailers' Meeting
Members of the Retailers' Association gathered at Low's recently to meet National Retailers' Federation president Ted Thompson. After cocktails and a buffet dinner, Mr Thompson addressed the meeting.
From left, Messrs Graeme Day (Hallenstein Bros), president Gisborne - East Coast Association, Ted Thompson, Barry Purdie, executive director of the national association, and Barrie Ellis, vice-president of the local association.
Mr Vic Veen (Bushnells).
Mrs Barbara Day (wife of the local association president), Keith and Pat Thomas (Adairs), and Mrs Juliette Haig.
Messrs Jim Eddy and Jack Smith of Charlie Browns
From Christie's Ltd.: Merv Jury, Ed Thompson, Graham Urry and Colin Swan
From Adairs: Wally and Dot Owen
This happy group from the Farmers' Trading Co., is, from left, Brian Foulds, Peter Healey, Marjory Harper, Frank Lloyd and Alec Falconer
Jock Berge (Beehive Wool Shop), Jan and John Henderson (Jays Menswear), Jim and Doreen Eddy (Charlie Browns), and Mrs Margaret Cowper