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Jones and McBride Men's Drapery, Greymouth.1960`s.
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DescriptionKeith Funnell.."I believe that prior to WW2 Glyn Jones started out at McGregor’s drapery in Blackball, and managed McGregor’s shop in Waiuta. I believe the Jones family may have been from Roa. His parents were Welsh,hence his name. They were from Faversham I think,which was (is) between Blackball and Roa."
Second pic Megan Elizabeth AdamsMap[1] ContributorJoel Murdoch
Second pic Megan Elizabeth AdamsMap[1] ContributorJoel Murdoch
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Location (city or town)GreymouthOrganisation (eg business)Glynn JonesEventGlynn Jones shop, Greymouth
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Date Created3rd December 2020CommentsJill Smith
Glynn Jones menswear and Doug Moore menswear were along that strip of shops.
Vincent Knapp
Jones and Mc Bride mens drapery
Ross Wylde
Probablky in the late 60's.It must be after 1966. the reg numbner of the bus CH is around 1966.
Linzi Woods
Ross Wylde My Dad would likely been the Driver. then.
Diana Mattingly
I remember Glyn Jones being there in the 50s And 60s. As a kid the big wall mirror opposite the entrance fascinated me.
Les Holmes Germanicus
I took a foto today. The signwriter is George Skeats.
Annie Swain
The bus is wearing a black number plate so the photo date is not before 1 July 1965.
Geoffrey King
The shop between Kilgours book shop and Craig Thompson Chemist was Herb Moore's Menswear.
Annie Swain
If someone knows who the woman and children are the photo might be able to be dated more accurately.
Geoffrey King
Annie Swain It is later than 1965 because permanent car number plates were introduced through out the Country using the first alphabet letter like A's B's C's in 1964 and a couple of years later trucks and buses began using permanent plates. The Bus has a number plate DH...? (a bit hard to read)
Annie Swain
Geoffrey King Commercial vehicles had to have their new plates displayed by 1 July 1965. After the initial issue of plates in 1964 for cars the rest of the distribution was very random and it is near impossible to date vehicles from the 1965-70 era by their plates. Most of the South Island commercials got D plates of various sorts in 1965 - Chch got DU and DV plates - all of the CTB red buses got DV plates. Many North Island vehicles got E series plates - EO and ES were common. My 1965 Pontiac car got an F series plate when first registered in Napier in late 1965. One of the big post offices in Chch was still issuing DJ plates as late as 1972. This is the initial 1964 distribution of plates - cars only. Even light car-based vans were regarded as commercials and had to wait a year.
No photo description available.
Geoffrey King
Annie Swain Not a bad effort seeing i didn't have to look it up, so close yet so far with the bus dates...lol. So yes the picture is after 1965
Sandra Rooney
They did a country round with a van in the 50s
Karen Jones
We have been lucky enough to save the Glyn Jones menswear sign and now have it in our garage. It was nice to be able to save a piece of family history
Craig Jarden
April Jarden isnt that the bus we went on in nelson
Yvonne John Mckenzie
It was Doug Moore's Menswear next to Kilgours book shop I worked at the book shop in the 60s
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods do you remember that bus?
Linzi Woods
Rae Woods Yep I have that pic No2 bus
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods Dad reckoned that was the best one to
Linzi Woods
Rae Woods yep mind you I don't remember seeing any of the others.
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods he also drove the new bedford that noel hung off the back of, Garry had to chase the bus to get him off, in seddon str.
Eddie Lockington
coburns mtrs bus going to dunollie
John Sweeney
Glyn Jones and Charlie McBride were regular visitors to Sth Westland with a van loaded with the type of clothes you needed in that area. Thiis was in the late 50s early 60s. Two of the most likeable men ,who if they didnt have it would get it for you.
Laurie Anisy
The working man’s store.Mackay St Greymouth.
Laurie Anisy
Just looking again and had forgotten that the partnership ceased and Glyn moved the shop down a few shops down.The original one plus Keating grocer where my dad worked where pulled down and the a Westpac bank was built.
Trish Rennie
Yes and Wally Messengers was another…great service their too
Joel Murdoch
Great to see a good shot of the shop back in the day.
Joel Murdoch
Great to see a good shot of the shop back in the day.
Greg Hine
Joel Murdoch is that sarcasm I detect?
Joel Murdoch
Greg Hine on the link there's a second photo. Its a mini gallery.
Joel Murdoch
May be a black-and-white image of 7 people, trolley, street and text
John Sweeney
Glyn Jones and Charlie McBride were regular visitors to Sth Westland with a van loaded with the type of clothes you needed in that area. Thiis was in the late 50s early 60s. Two of the most likeable men ,who if they didnt have it would get it for you.
Sue Dando
John Sweeney I remember this, also Bernie had a van. Can't spell his surname, but pronounced Gerofski.
Bill Garth
I recall Jones and McBride shop was next to Trumans and Keatings Grocers in Mackay street. Think he later moved to Tainui street and Bob's Bargain Bar took over the initial one.
Megan Elizabeth Adams
Karen Jones and David now have this sign. Great memories of Dad’s shop
Chris Munn
Megan Elizabeth Adams,
Demelsa Dunn
I work with Glyn’s son in Ashburton!
Glynn Jones menswear and Doug Moore menswear were along that strip of shops.
Vincent Knapp
Jones and Mc Bride mens drapery
Ross Wylde
Probablky in the late 60's.It must be after 1966. the reg numbner of the bus CH is around 1966.
Linzi Woods
Ross Wylde My Dad would likely been the Driver. then.
Diana Mattingly
I remember Glyn Jones being there in the 50s And 60s. As a kid the big wall mirror opposite the entrance fascinated me.
Les Holmes Germanicus
I took a foto today. The signwriter is George Skeats.
Annie Swain
The bus is wearing a black number plate so the photo date is not before 1 July 1965.
Geoffrey King
The shop between Kilgours book shop and Craig Thompson Chemist was Herb Moore's Menswear.
Annie Swain
If someone knows who the woman and children are the photo might be able to be dated more accurately.
Geoffrey King
Annie Swain It is later than 1965 because permanent car number plates were introduced through out the Country using the first alphabet letter like A's B's C's in 1964 and a couple of years later trucks and buses began using permanent plates. The Bus has a number plate DH...? (a bit hard to read)
Annie Swain
Geoffrey King Commercial vehicles had to have their new plates displayed by 1 July 1965. After the initial issue of plates in 1964 for cars the rest of the distribution was very random and it is near impossible to date vehicles from the 1965-70 era by their plates. Most of the South Island commercials got D plates of various sorts in 1965 - Chch got DU and DV plates - all of the CTB red buses got DV plates. Many North Island vehicles got E series plates - EO and ES were common. My 1965 Pontiac car got an F series plate when first registered in Napier in late 1965. One of the big post offices in Chch was still issuing DJ plates as late as 1972. This is the initial 1964 distribution of plates - cars only. Even light car-based vans were regarded as commercials and had to wait a year.
No photo description available.
Geoffrey King
Annie Swain Not a bad effort seeing i didn't have to look it up, so close yet so far with the bus dates...lol. So yes the picture is after 1965
Sandra Rooney
They did a country round with a van in the 50s
Karen Jones
We have been lucky enough to save the Glyn Jones menswear sign and now have it in our garage. It was nice to be able to save a piece of family history
Craig Jarden
April Jarden isnt that the bus we went on in nelson
Yvonne John Mckenzie
It was Doug Moore's Menswear next to Kilgours book shop I worked at the book shop in the 60s
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods do you remember that bus?
Linzi Woods
Rae Woods Yep I have that pic No2 bus
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods Dad reckoned that was the best one to
Linzi Woods
Rae Woods yep mind you I don't remember seeing any of the others.
Rae Woods
Linzi Woods he also drove the new bedford that noel hung off the back of, Garry had to chase the bus to get him off, in seddon str.
Eddie Lockington
coburns mtrs bus going to dunollie
John Sweeney
Glyn Jones and Charlie McBride were regular visitors to Sth Westland with a van loaded with the type of clothes you needed in that area. Thiis was in the late 50s early 60s. Two of the most likeable men ,who if they didnt have it would get it for you.
Laurie Anisy
The working man’s store.Mackay St Greymouth.
Laurie Anisy
Just looking again and had forgotten that the partnership ceased and Glyn moved the shop down a few shops down.The original one plus Keating grocer where my dad worked where pulled down and the a Westpac bank was built.
Trish Rennie
Yes and Wally Messengers was another…great service their too
Joel Murdoch
Great to see a good shot of the shop back in the day.
Joel Murdoch
Great to see a good shot of the shop back in the day.
Greg Hine
Joel Murdoch is that sarcasm I detect?
Joel Murdoch
Greg Hine on the link there's a second photo. Its a mini gallery.
Joel Murdoch
May be a black-and-white image of 7 people, trolley, street and text
John Sweeney
Glyn Jones and Charlie McBride were regular visitors to Sth Westland with a van loaded with the type of clothes you needed in that area. Thiis was in the late 50s early 60s. Two of the most likeable men ,who if they didnt have it would get it for you.
Sue Dando
John Sweeney I remember this, also Bernie had a van. Can't spell his surname, but pronounced Gerofski.
Bill Garth
I recall Jones and McBride shop was next to Trumans and Keatings Grocers in Mackay street. Think he later moved to Tainui street and Bob's Bargain Bar took over the initial one.
Megan Elizabeth Adams
Karen Jones and David now have this sign. Great memories of Dad’s shop
Chris Munn
Megan Elizabeth Adams,
Demelsa Dunn
I work with Glyn’s son in Ashburton!
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West Coast New Zealand History (4th Jul 2024). Jones and McBride Men's Drapery, Greymouth.1960`s.. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 30th Apr 2026 03:26, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/28749