In 1974, at the age of 78, Fletcher Jones received a knighthood for 'his services to decentralisation and the community' and from then on is Sir Fletcher Jones.  Total staff working for FJs is now 2,799

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FJ the man and FJ the business
Photo: Jones Family Collection
Photo: Jones Family Collection
Photo: Jones Family Collection
Photo: Jones Family Collection
FJ relaxing with family and friends after receiving the news of his knighthood. Photo: Jones Family Collection
FJ relaxing with family and friends after receiving the news of his knighthood. Photo: Jones Family Collection