CCSI Cork Crowncap Database - Brewer/Bottler
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 Brewer/bottler #9205 | | | | | | | | | | | Extra info | Firm of aerated water and cordial manufacturers established in 1866 by Alexander Thomson (1845-1904) and two partners who retired soon after, leaving Alexander Thomson as sole proprietor. Main building in the complex built in 1876. A specialty produced by the firm was the "Wairongoa" mineral water, taken from springs situated at North Taieri. Thomson's owned 160 acres, and constructed buildings to conserve the natural medicinal waters for bottling for the local market, and for export to Australia.
In 1893, the company operated the Crystal Springs Mineral Water Works in Dunedin, Wellington, Napier and Invercargill. There were also branches in Timaru, Oamaru, Balclutha, Gore, Bluff and Wairongoa. Their original trade mark was a rampant lion which changed to the Purity Cross around 1890
In 1968, Powley's (R Powley & Co, a subsidiary of New Zealand Breweries Ltd) purchased Lanes Ltd. and in 1972 Powley's purchased Thomson & Co.
Out of this amalgamation arose Lane Thomson Ltd. which was sold to Oasis Industries Ltd in 1984. |
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