The following businesses were the 2014 Platinum recipients of the Lord Mayor's Commendations.
Tim Cecil
Business name: Henry Bucks
Business address: 320 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: 03 8330 1890
Business email: timcecil@henrybucks.com.au
Business website: henrybucks.com.au
Year became proprietor: 1890
The name Henry Bucks is as synonymous with Melbourne as it is with quality men's wear. The business was established in 1890 by Henry Buck and it has continued under the ownership and management of the same family since that date. Henry Buck’s great grandson Tim Cecil joined the company in 1963 and took over as Managing Director in 1972 when his grandfather Fred Dennett died.
Now into its fifth generation, the founder's great great grandson, also called Tim, assumed the position of Managing Director in 2012. Tim senior remains on the Board as chairman and was the recipient of a Gold commendation in 2006. The Cecil family was recognised in the Generational Family Business category in 2008.
Roger Lewis
Business name: Lewis’ Music Store Pty Ltd
Business address: 124 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: 03 9650 9305
Business email: roger@lewismusicstore.com.au
Year became proprietor: 1964
After working for a music wholesaler, Roger joined his father Mick in the now demolished Barkley Theatre building at 139 Russell Street. In 1975 Lewis’ Music Store moved to 124 Russell Street, where it provides sales, repair and advice on almost all types of musical instruments.
It is now the only surviving music store in the central city in original ownership, with Roger continuing as the sole proprietor when his father passed away in 1983. He often asks himself why he continues in business and always comes up with the same answer: because he loves the business and the interesting people he meets.