Stories like the overhead wire cash-carrying system in Armstrong’s Drapery & Furnishing, which used to operate from the premises where the Bakehouse in Alexandra St are.
The system took customer payments from sales assistants on the ground floor to the cashier in the office, and the customer’s change and receipt were then returned.
Te Awamutu Business Chamber has been working with the genealogy group to promote the book.
They recently hosted a second book preview event on December 6 at the Regent Theatre, following a successful initial event in November.
The comments from local business owners, landlords, council staff and councillors, and those who’ve lived in the town for many years who’ve attended the events, have been overwhelmingly positive.
“It’s been great to hear people sharing their own memories and stories about the buildings, it’s certainly generated a lot of discussion,” Te Awamutu Business Chamber chief executive Shane Walsh says.
The research has provided insight into the commercial development of Te Awamutu and the contribution the businesses made to the local and national economy, and Shane is pleased this important information will be preserved and shared.
A special pre-order price of $75 is being offered for a limited time.
Pre-order at teawamutuchamber.org.nz/book
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