Thornton's Confectionary Oral History, Part 3
Details
- Recorded
- Wednesday 29th September 2010, 11:05am: Thornton residence, Paekakariki.
- Duration
- (13'30")
- Interviewer
- Gabor Toth
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Part 3 (12.9MB)
Contents
| Time marker: | Summary: |
|---|---|
| 00'00" | Description of the manufacturing process. |
| 03'40" | Jim recounts an amusing episode following the accidental burning of a batch of Brandy Balls. |
| 05'50" | Recollection's of Ron and Jim's aunt, May Thornton who became a business partner. |
| 06'33" | Sweets sold loose by weight (not pre-packaged). A description of some of the different lines of confectionary that were manufactured including Coltsfoot Rock, Irish Moss Jubes, Curiously Strong Mints as well as seasonal "specials" at Easter and Christmas. |