Big Changeover

A big change-over occurred for D. J. Barry Ltd. when they moved from their 56-year-old building in Childers Road into big, bright new premises in Gladstone Road. The building, formerly the Poverty Bay Garage, adapted ideally to a drive-in liquor store and the firm now has ample room to conduct their business.

The company's new frontage includes a double lane verandah for customers to drive in under cover.

Part of the large self-service, cellar.

Floor manager Les Jessop at the quick service counter.

Immediately behind the quick service area is a large bottle and keg cool store with easy access.

The manager Mr E. ("Snow") Hansen in his spacious new office

Marketing manager Bill Fitzgerald at his new desk

New accountant with the firm is Allan Shaw

Sales clerk is Alan Martin

Judy Solomon has a smart reception office

Machinist Phyllis Greaves has her own department

Kay Henderson, Jean Heta, John Hannon and Bob Jukes have very well-lit new office space

Personalities at a pre-opening function included from left, Messrs Hugh Williams (company architect), E. T. (Jack) Chrisp, (retired managing director of D. J. Barry's), E. ("Snow") Hansen (company manager), Bernie O'Connell and Sir Clifford Plimmer (deputy chairman and chairman of New Zealand Breweries L td., respectively), and, Colin Gunter (head company architect).

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 196 : October 7, 1970

Big Changeover