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Happy Celebration Dinner
The management and staff of Melbourne Cash climaxed their 70th year in business with a very happy dinner in the Power Board Rooms. After fruit drinks, snacks and a delicious meal, several presentations were made to long serving members of the staff.
Mr B. G. Morris, managing director (right), made presentations to, from left, Messrs Ernie Priday (17 years' service), Dean Cockburn (35 years), Seton Clare (14 years), Fen Graham (37 years), Mrs Christian Fletcher (16 years) and Miss Betty Simpson (50 years).
Among the guests were five past employees who had a total of 146 years of service between them. From left, Mrs Joyce Turnbull (27 years), Mr Reg Clare (48 years), his wife. Mrs Ena Clare (6 years), Mr Don Hardwick (35 years) and Miss Edna Glover (30 years).
Among those also present were Mr and Mrs Cliff Russell and Mrs N. Topp (right)
Alec and Margaret Phillips (as the former Margaret Preddey, Mrs Phillips was a staff member of the company) with Mrs Jennifer McDonald
Mr and Mrs B. G. Morris welcomed the guests to the function.
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Others, at the dinner included Georgina Evernden, Cheryl Scragg, Piri Tupara and Wai Poki
Mr and Mrs Frank Knight and Mr and Mrs Clive Robertson
Mr and Mrs Tini Glover and Mr and Mrs Tom Naden
Graham and Heather Eastgate
Russell Harris (centre) with Sid and Alice Smith
Bryan Johnson and Cheryl and Mike Ivess
Jim and Christian Fletcher, Pauline and Seton Clare and Mr and Mrs Peter Goldsbury