Unity almost removed from companies register, 20th December 2007
This notice in the paper including Unity Books Wellington on a list of companies which “have ceased to carry on business” was the first anyone at the shop had heard…
Tag Archives: ownership
New Owners for Unity Books Wellington, 24th April 2005
Following the death of Alan Preston, Tilly Lloyd manager of Unity Books Wellington joined with Jo & Lawrie McColl – owners of Unity Books Auckland to take over ownership of…
Jo & Lawrie McColl buy Unity Books Auckland, 29th April 2002
Alan Preston’s letter to suppliers and other contacts, letting them know that Unity Books Auckland has been purchased by Jo & Lawrie McColl.
Congratulations email, 12th April 2005
Rosemary Norman sent a message of congratulation to Tilly Lloyd when she became part owner of Unity Books Wellington.
Auckland Shop plans, 1988
Notes between Nigel Cox and Alan Preston regarding the logistical details of setting up the shop which became Unity Auckland.
Jo Harris letter, 27th January 1989
“Life is a Barrel of Fun” – A distressed new bookshop owner laments her fate as the list of things to do during the countdown to opening day increases while…
Unity Books Opening Auckland Store Announcement, 20th February 1989
The grand opening of Unity Books Auckland. Revised announcement to the trade of the opening of the Auckland shop, with a photo of the shop almost completely fitted-out and filled…
