John Mitchell and Co (Halifax)

Godley Ironworks, Halifax

1946 'HAS HAD HAND IN EVERY HALIFAX MACHINE TOOL
After completing 49 years' service in the employ of Messrs. John Mitchell and Co. (Halifax), Ltd., Godley Ironworks, Halifax, Mr. Bert Lunn, of 58, Boulevards, Blackwall, Halifax, will retire on Friday. He and Mrs. Lunn intend to reside at Southport. A native of Halifax — he was born in Lee Mount — Mr. Lunn has spent all his life in the borough. He began work as an engineering apprentice for the above concern when it was styled Hirst and Mitchell, and continued to serve it subsequently when it was known as John Mitchell and Co., and since 1919 has worked for the present firm of John Mitchell and Co. (Halifax), Ltd. "I think I have been in at making every kind of machine tool in Halifax", said Mr. Lunn to a "Courier' representative. After being an apprentice for seven years, Mr. Lunn became a foreman, which position he has held for many years. For 20 years he has been a member of the Foremen's Mutual Benefit Society. As a youth he attended evening classes in engineering at Halifax Technical College. In his younger days, Mr. Lunn was interested in music and took part in the production of The Highwayman, produced by Mr. Henry Broadbent, a local composer, in Halifax some years ago. Later. he was for a time in Halifax Amateur Operatic Society. Formerly, Mr. Lunn was on the executive of Square Brotherhood, and a leader of the rambling section. Presentations are to be made to Mr Lunn of a crystal cut fruit bowl from the directors of the firm, and a barometer from his workmates, in Halifax on Friday evening.'

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