15 Facts About Fred Ambler

Fred Ambler emigrated with his family to Christchurch when he was 13 years old.

Fred Ambler gained employment in the clothing industry at the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills.

Fred Ambler was seriously wounded in action and was returned to New Zealand.

Fred Ambler spent many months prior to his return recovering in a St John hospital in Etaples, France.

Fred Ambler married Helen Skelton in Christchurch in 1919.

Fred Ambler was a member of the Auckland Savage Club and president of the Auckland Kindergarten Association.

Fred Ambler was to make its name initially by producing men's pyjamas and distinguished itself with its slogan "No one ever regretted buying quality".

Fred Ambler's proposal was carried through and they were redecorated and given the addition of tables and chairs.

Fred Ambler held a seat on the council for thirty years before he was finally defeated in 1971.

Fred Ambler spearheaded the addition of potted palms to beautify inner-city street sides and the planning of Auckland's civic complex.

Fred Ambler served for many years as chairman of the Parks and Library committee and in 1957 he was appointed deputy-mayor following the election of Keith Buttle to the mayoralty.

Fred Ambler was re-elected nonetheless as an independent candidate for a further three terms.

Fred Ambler was a member of both the Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority and Auckland Drainage Board.

Fred Ambler died in 1983 aged 89, survived by his son, daughter and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fred Ambler's son Norman Godfray Ambler was an Auckland City Councillor from 1974 to 1983.