The M.M. Co Fashion Centre in the 1990s.
PART 2. ... Continued from last week.
Following Mick’s passing Edmond continued to run the business and eventually the premises was divided into separate shops, with long-time employee, Gary Shepherd trading as Shep’s Shoes, Marilyn and Paul Kelly opening ‘Kel’s’ (Kidsware), The Medical Benefits office, as well as the M.M. Co.
These businesses traded harmoniously before closing some years later.
Variety store, Have A Look followed by Bag a Bargain which moved from Lee Street to the former M.M. Co. premises with Marcus Hanney as manager.
When that business closed, the building was advertised for sale in October 2016.
150 Percy Street was purchased by Raymond Day-Hakker, who previously conducted a Piano Museum at the town of Neville.
He moved his Golden Era Piano Museum to the Percy Street location.
Raymond passed away and his daughters removed his loved pianos and memorabilia.
The building was placed on the market again and was purchased by the owners of the former Kitch’s store next door.
YVONNE MELLICK: Died 10th May, 1995. 1962-63 she was the President of Quota Club of Wellington – and involved in CWA Younger Set. Yvonne could always be found at the front of house welcoming the audience to WATS
productions. A painting hangs at the Civic Centre in her memory.
DIANA MELLICK: Grew up and was educated in Wellington, in later years she married, Harold and the pair moved to Sydney.
MICHAEL MELLICK: left wellington to study Medicine at University. Michael became a pharmacist. He married Maria. They lived in Sydney and welcomed one son, Michael, who unfortunately passed away at a young age. Michael also passed away.
EDMOND GEORGE MELLICK, 20th April ,1943 - 22nd February, 2009.
Commenced education at Wellington before he joined his brother Michael at University of NSW, Sydney to study medicine.
When his father became unwell, Edmond returned home to assist with the family business, eventually becoming the Manager.
Edmond served as president of Apex Club of Wellington and compiled the history of the Club ‘The First 1000 Dinners’ booklet.
He was President Wellington Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Wellington Hospital Board.
The Wellington Times conducted a fund raiser event in 1998-99, ‘Wellington Naturally’, featuring businessmen in the nude – Edmond was a splendid Mr. January.
All money raised was presented to the Wellington District Hospital.
He was the much-loved husband of Gwen, and father of Murray, Ward and Janelle, father-in-law to Therese and cherished Pa of Hogan, Amelia, Mary, Ben and Charlie.
Thank you to the late Edmond Mellick for allowing me access to his family’s memories.
He was most anxious that the Mellick family is not forgotten in the town that they served and loved.
Many people, particularly Eris Thorpe, have assisted with remembering a remarkable family.
Marie Hoffman