Ross Humphries and Rangi Oberg at Smith's Bookshop

Circa. 1990

Ross Humphries and Rangi Oberg at Smith's Bookshop

Circa. 1990

Rangi (Moaroa) Oberg JP QSM, owner of Smiths Book shop and her son in law Ross Humphries who managed the business. Smiths was very much a family bookshop. Rangi always made sure there was an arrangement of flowers on the counter and was known for offering customers cups of tea. People often called in for a friendly chat or to get advice and to chat with her.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Contributor: Stephanie Oberg

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