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Short History - Ten Years of the Echo -
Supporting Our Community - Echo Roll of Honour
Echo Roll of Honour
All these successful businesses have one thing in common. A commitment to deliver an excellent, friendly service to their customers. Congratulations to you all for making The Echos Roll of Honour.
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85 years - LJ Hooker
Paul Deegan Real estate sales & property management 56 Woodlark Street, Lismore 6622 7770.
Topping The Echo's Roll of Honour for our advertisers is LJ Hooker Real Estate, which has been established in Lismore for 85 years. Principal, Paul Deegan (centre with red shirt) is pictured with staff members (l-r) Reyna Michael, Jackie Purdie, Leon Horan, Narelle Lenton and Col Thomas. Paul's grandfather, John Deegan, opened the business in 1916. The business has been in its current location at 56 Woodlark Street now for 61 years, before which it was in the AMP building on Molesworth Street.
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Coming in at number two is Harris Cycles, who have been in business for 83 years. The business was established by Cecil Harris and Harold Wotherspoon in 1918 and the store is now run by Harold's granddaughter, Amanda, and her husband, Darryl Pursey (pictured).
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83 years - Harris Cycles
Darryl & Amanda Pursey
Sales & service of mountain bikes & accessories 85 Keen Street, Lismore 6621 4152
35 years -Summerland Credit Union
Banking, financial & insurance services 101 Molesworth Street, Lismore 1300 361 561
30 years - Amalgamated Pest Control
Max & Carol Barton
Eradication of pests in domestic or commercial settings 7 Centenary Drive, Goonellabah 6624 8800
30 years - Banana Coast Credit Union cooperative
Financial & insurance services 16 Cooper Street, Macksville 6568 1622
30 years - Chandlers
Glen Cane
Electrical equipment & furniture 65 Woodlark Street, Lismore 6621 3003
26 years - Walters Solicitors
Legal advice & services 1st floor, 105 Molesworth Street, Lismore 6621 8833
25 years - Hans Electronic Services
Hans Vanderstelt
Television & radio repairs & installation 147 Magellan Street, Lismore 6621 9311
23 years - Northern Rivers Solar
Chris Bromley
Sales, installation & service of solar equipment 41 Casino Street, South Lismore 6622 2818
22 years - Premier Picture Framing & Art Supplies
Harry & Maria Crethar
Art & framing supplies, pool tables & accessories 69 Magellan Street, Lismore 6621 6081
21 years - Sarina Russo Job Access
Sarina Russo
Employment & job network services 21 Conway Street, Lismore 6626 5500
20 years - Cottam Auto Repairs
Peter & Lorraine Cottam
Mechanical repairs for all models of cars 3/12 Three Chain Road 6621 3362
20 years - D & L Mowers
Diane & Lance Bienke
Sales & service of mowers, whipper snippers, ride-ons & chainsaws 35 Casino Street, South Lismore 6621 9334
20 years - Station Laundromat
Vanessa Andrews
Self-service or serviced washing & drying 101 Union Street, South Lismore 6622 4262
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When proprietor of Success Martial Arts, Richard Marlin (pictured centre), began teaching karate in Lismore 20 years ago he was a one-man show with just two students. Today Richard has six instructors and more than 450 students ranging in age from 5-68.
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20 years - Success Martial Arts
Richard Marlin
Instruction for people of all ages in karate 81 Union Street, South Lismore 6622 4799
18 years - AJ Magnay
Alan Magnay
New & used building materials 2 Macauley Street, North Lismore 6621 5549
18 years - Caddies Coffee Shop
Bill & Vicki Sheaffe
Delicious food & coffee, coffee beans & equipment 20 Carrington Street, Lismore 6621 7709
17 years - City Toyota
Brian Pidcock
Spare parts & servicing of all models & makes of cars 259 Keen Street, Lismore 6626 4455
17 years - David Keep & Associates
David Keep
Accounting & taxation services 61 Conway Street, Lismore 6622 0220
17 years - Fletchers Fotographics
Michael Shapter
Studio photography & sales & service of cameras & accessories Carrington Street, Lismore 6621 7626
17 years - Summerland Window Tinting
Dennis Foran & Philip Williams
Tinting of all windows domestic or commercial 6621 8720 or 0414 318 720
15 years - Kip McGrath Education Centres
Ed & Angie Curran
Professional tutoring in reading, spelling mathematics & comprehension Suite 2/69 Magellan Street, Lismore & 110 Barker Street, Casino 6622 5459
15 years - Mine & Gary's Ampol
Gary & Wendy Dardengo
Petrol & mini-mart cnr Wyrallah Road & Dibbs Street, East Lismore 6621 3004
15 years - National Bank
Peter Thompson (manager)
Financial & loan services 138 Molesworth Street, Lismore 6626 3900
14 years - Bobby's Hair & Beauty
Pauline Wright
Hair styles, cuts, colours & beauty treatments Strand Arcade, Molesworth Street, Lismore 6621 8796
14 years - Susan McDermott AMP Financial Planner
Susan & Matthew McDermott
Financial planning & general insurance Level 1, Strand Arcade, Molesworth Street, Lismore 6622 1122
13 years - Lismore Jewel Centre
Gary Pinkerton
Jewellery, watches, giftware & jewellery repairs 102 Molesworth Street, Lismore 6621 5501
13 years - Summerland Security
Ray Bryant
Domestic & commercial security services 6625 2635
12 years - Lismore Blinds
Gil McWhirter
Sales & service of blinds & awnings 19 Macaulay Street, North Lismore 6622 5450
11 years - Daley's Homeware Specialists
John & Noelene Daley
Retail manchester & embroidery service 21 Woodlark Street, Lismore 6622 1770
10 years - DJ's Pets & Aquarium
Don & Anne Hamilton
Native & foreign birds, fish, domestic pets & accessories 177 Keen Street, Lismore 6622 7007
10 years - Gutbusters
Gary Egger
Weightloss programs for men, women, couples & families 162 Ballina Road, Goonellabah 6625 0000
10 years - Video Ezy
Bernie Hauville
Games, DVD & video rental 55 Conway Street, Lismore 6622 1000
9 years - Dr Juice Bar
Rebecca Blackman & Vanessa Macmullen
Fresh juices & vegan food 142 Keen Street, Lismore 6622 4440
8 years - Spotlight
Ruben & Morry Fraid
Art & craft, manchester, fabrics & homewares 65 Woodlark Street, Lismore 6622 4499
7 years - Dymocks Booksellers
Liz & Richard Adams
All genres of books, both fiction & non-fiction 84 Molesworth Street, Lismore 6622 4987
7 years - Lismore Bridal & Formal Hire
Noreen Colley
Retail & hire of bridal wear & accessories 45 Molesworth Street, Lismore 6622 8028
7 years - Valley Kit Homes
James Edwards
Kit homes DIY or fully-built 16 Nuban Street, Currumbin (07) 5534 5182
5 years - AJM Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Phil Moran & Tony McIntyre
Supply & installation of air conditioning & commercial refrigeration 26 Centenary Drive, Goonellabah 6624 6620
5 years - Money Matters
Phil Goodwin & Mike O'Brien
Mortgage & home loan providers 91a Molesworth Street 6621 2950
4 years - Commercial Catering Concepts
Judy & Andrew Charlton
Commercial kitchen equipment, uniforms, homewares & Vittoria coffee 43 Zadoc Street, Lismore 6622 3925
3.5 years - Neilen's Conveyancing
John Neilen
Conveyances 4/15 Woodlark Street, Lismore 6621 7755
3 years - Lismore Transit Centre
Greg Cross
Bus stop for all local bus services, travel agency & amenities block Spinks Park, cnr Molesworth & Magellan Streets, Lismore 6621 8620
3 years - Phil Fitzgerald Mowers & Cycles
Phil Fitzgerald
Sales & service of mowers, ride-ons & chainsaws 105 Union Street, South Lismore 6622 2744
3 years - Tradesman Timber & Hardware
Col Phillips
Timber, hardware & accessories 24 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah 6624 8366
2.5 years - Nimbin Lifestyle Real Estate
John Wilcox & Robin Archbold
Real estate sales 66 Cullen Street, Lismore 6689 1305
2.5 years - Roundabout Bubs
Nicole Perin
Infants furniture, maternity & children's wear 1/75 Conway Street, Lismore 6622 0370
2 years - Diamond Service Centre
Derek & Annette
Sales & service of lawn mowers, chainsaws & brushcutters 209 Keen Street, Lismore 6621 4905
2 years - Mr T Meats
Deborah & Terry Sly
Hormone-free meats sourced from the local area & private cut-ups 69 Wyrallah Road, Lismore 6621 5804
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PJ's Country Fruit & Veg has only been established in Lismore for two years but already the family-owned and operated business has earned itself a good reputation thanks to the friendly service and commitment to providing reasonably-priced, local produce. Proprietors Phil and Joy Garred are pictured in the store with their children, Josie and Brendan.
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2 years - PJ's Country Fruit & Veg
Phil & Joy Garred
Locally-sourced produce, homemade juices, local pottery & coffee Shop 21-22 Lismore Central, Carrington Street, Lismore 6621 8559
18 months - Commercial Bottle Shop
Peter Coronakes
Selection of wines, spirits & beer cnr Keen & Woodlark Street, Lismore 6622 2924
18 months - 5 Star Handimarket
Gary & Raelyn Lowbridge
fruit & vegetables, gourmet deli & groceries 62 Wyrallah Road, Lismore 6621 2368
1 year - Mary Gilhooley's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Peter Coronakes
Irish & Aussie beers, food & Irish music cnr Keen & Woodlark Streets, Lismore 6622 2924
9 months - Jon Lawrence Real Estate
Jon Lawrence
Real estate sales 159 New Ballina Road, Lismore Heights 6624 7700
PJ's Country Fruit & Veg has only been established in Lismore for two years but already the family-owned and operated business has earned itself a good reputation thanks to the friendly service and commitment to providing reasonably-priced, local produce. Proprietors Phil and Joy Garred are pictured in the store with their children, Josie and Brendan.
Short History - Ten Years of the Echo -
Supporting Our Community - Echo Roll of Honour
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