Ever wondered who introduced the hotel 6 o'clock closing law in 1918? Or how Brooklands came to be given to the people of New Plymouth? Or who makes the dough for Subway Sandwiches? These are all covered in this section, which looks at the fascinating foundations of the Yarrow bread-making empire; the realm built by the smoking, gambling, hard-living Newton King; and the way paved by politician/businessman Charles Anderson Wilkinson. The founders of some of Taranaki's major businesses, from the past and present, will continue to come to life in this section. The flax trade, the petrochemical industry, freezing works, Port Taranaki and an Inglewood family business - these will all be explored in the future.
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