MR. ALBERT T. JONES WELL-KNOWN BUILDER DEATH IN AUCKLAND Many Gisborne people will learn with deep regret of the death at his home in Auckland of Mr. Albert T Jones, formerly well known in the building trade in Gisborne. The late Mr. Jones had been in poor health for two years, but lately had shown an apparent improvement, and had intended to leave for Sydney within the next fortnight, to take up residence in Australia.
The deceased, who was 50 years of age, was born at Toowoomba, Queensland. He learned his trade as a builder in Australia, and came to New Zealand about 30 years ago. Mr. Jones established himself in Gisborne, where he became prominent in the building business during a period of expansion in the suburban areas of the town. Mr. Jones took a keen interest in brass band affairs, and was for some years chairman of the committee of the Gisborne City Band, being mainly responsible for organising the visits of the band to contests at Nelson and Wellington. His interest was largely responsible for the reinforcement of the band's strength at that time, and a decided improvement in its musical standard.
During the Great War, Mr. Jones served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and was fortunate enough to return to the Dominion unscathed. Shortly after the war he again became prominent in building trade circles, and some years ago he made a holiday visit to England, spending two or three years abroad. Latterly he had been living in Auckland, and had just made arrangements to dispose of his business and return to Australia, when his illness took a critical turn, leading to his death.
The late Mr. Jones leaves a widow and one child, residing in Auckland. His father, with two sisters and one brother, live in Australia and two other sisters, Mesdames W. H. Harris and J. A. Booth, are residents of Gisborne. His mother died in Brisbane three months ago. The funeral will take place to-morrow at Otahuhu, Auckland.
Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 18 September 2023 - OBITUARY - POVERTY BAY HERALD, VOLUME LXIV, ISSUE 19500, 6 DECEMBER 1937, PAGE 4