Albert (Mim)
Tuckwell's collection
A small group of South Australian soda syphon bottles representing a larger number exceeding 50 or more companies using them.
From left: William Appelt's business operated from Railway Tce, Nuriootpa, from 1906-1975.
Appelts also used the codd patent bottle; crown seal patent; riley patent; and transfer printed ginger beer.
From humble beginnings the business grew substantially and George was soon joined by sons Edward, Henry and James. Generations of the Hall family followed the founder in successfully operating the soft drink and cordial business until selling out to Coca - Cola in 1972.
Hall used codd's patent; maugham's patent; lamont patent; crown seal patent; impressed (stone) ginger beers; transfer printed (stone) ginger beers; and brown glass ginger beers.
There is some pictorial suggestion that they may have also tried a batch of pointy ended soda's also.
William Woodroofe's business operated from Theresa St, Norwood, from 1878-Still trading.
William arrived in Adelaide in 1876 from his native County Wexford, Ireland.
By 1878, William had launched his cordial making business in Norwood. The business did not commence the manufacture of aerated water products until 1898, utilizing abundant supplies of clear spring water drawn from a well within the factory.
After William Woodroofe's death in July 1915, the widow and her four sons Arthur, Hamilton, William and Henry took over operations. The business enjoyed great success and co-existed with nearby competitors Hall & Sons.
Hall & Sons would have control over hotel supply, whilst Woodroofe would be free to sell to shops etc. A handshake was all that was necessary.
Woodroofe used codd's patent; maugham's patent; lamont patent; riley patent; crown seal patent; and brown glass ginger beers.
Woodroofe still trades within the Cadbury Schweppes empire. 2001