"I started at FJ when I was 15. My maiden name was Oakley. I was introduced to a lanky young man by the name of Doug Davis - we both worked in trousers. I did pockets and binding. Doug did a bit of everything and he was a section leader for a while.  We now have been married for 36 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Loved working there, wonderful memories, thanks FJ."  Lynette Davis

"l got married while working there, everyone collected money and gave me hand-held electric beaters, l still have them today and yes they still work coming up 40 yrs!  Marion Coleman-was Tufts

"So many of us met and married the boys we worked with. I did 48 years ago and have been married 44 years. I worked in skirts on an overlocker and Ian, my hubby, was a cutter." Michelle Anne Ferguson

"I met a lot of nice Italian boys in the gardens at FJs" Eleanor Anderton 

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One of the many couples who met at Fletcher Jones.  Lynette and Doug Davis on their wedding day. Photo: Lynette Davis
One of the many couples who met at Fletcher Jones. Lynette and Doug Davis on their wedding day. Photo: Lynette Davis