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Denis Cato Interview

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Collection SummaryFirst opened by Don Brierley in 1948, The Brierley Menswear Store was something of a landmark in Sutherland, and Denis has been involved with it all his life. The Brierleys and the Catos were friends, and Denis' father Bob, helped Don out with the store before taking it over completely in 1972. Denis, who spent a lot of time at the store through his youth, worked there and became owner in 1989.SynopsisBorn in 1955, moved to Caringbah in 1956.
Don Brierley and Bob Cato.
Opening of Don's shop in Flora St, Sutherland in 1948.
Bob Cato's involvement with the store, taking over on Don's retirement in 1972 and changes he made.
Denis' childhood at the store and around Sutherland, including local identities.
Changes to the shops when Woolworths left Sutherland in the
1970s.
Denis joined Brierley's officially in 1979.
Denis joined Chamber of Commerce during '80s to keep informed of proposed developments and relationship with Council.
A keen surfer, Denis talks about surfing at Cronulla in late 60s and 70s.
Denis' house at Heathcote and close call with 1994 bushfire.

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Oral History AudioDenis Cato InterviewDate of interview23rd September 2010IntervieweeDenis CatoDate of birth19th May 1955InterviewerElizabeth Craig

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PlaceSutherlandOrganisationsBrierley MenswearSubjectsCato, DenisCollectionTelling it as it was