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A baker's tale : the life and times of Ernest Adams / Hugh Adams.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Christchurch, N.Z.] : Hazard Press, [2005]Description: 243 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1877393061
  • 9781877393068
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 920 ADA 22
LOC classification:
  • HD9057.N452 A333 2005
Summary: For much of the last century Adams Bruce and Ernest Adams were household names in New Zealand as the manufacturers of cakes and sponges. Ernest Adams' son, Hugh Adams, tells a lively tale of the origins, fortunes and misfortunes of Ernest Adams Ltd. Written by one who was right in the middle of the action for much of the company's history, it describes the family atmosphere in both the factory and the boardroom that became such an important factor in the success of Ernest Adams, and many of the company's innovative developments. The book includes more than 100 photographs - some going back almost 100 years - and includes many personal anecdotes.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Non-Fiction - New Zealand Non-Fiction - New Zealand Waimate Non-Fiction Non Fiction 920 ADA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00408541

For much of the last century Adams Bruce and Ernest Adams were household names in New Zealand as the manufacturers of cakes and sponges. Ernest Adams' son, Hugh Adams, tells a lively tale of the origins, fortunes and misfortunes of Ernest Adams Ltd. Written by one who was right in the middle of the action for much of the company's history, it describes the family atmosphere in both the factory and the boardroom that became such an important factor in the success of Ernest Adams, and many of the company's innovative developments. The book includes more than 100 photographs - some going back almost 100 years - and includes many personal anecdotes.

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