In 1906, Henry James Wilson acquired Nobes aerated water manufactory, marking the inception of Kadina Mineral Waters Co. Wilson's journey into aerated water production began in Victor Harbor and Strathalbyn before his move to South Australia. Prior to his venture in SA, Wilson was active in Western Australia during the mining boom, producing aerated waters in Cue. It was during this time that he met Alf Payze, who later purchased Kadina Mineral Waters Co. Wilson's company trademark, depicted on bottles, originated from his initials engraved on a gold signet ring, which he eventually passed on to F.G.W. Payze's son. In 1910, Alf Payze acquired Wilson's manufactory, with the condition that Wilson train his son, Frederick G. W. Payze, in aerated water production. After a year of training, Wilson transitioned to Gladstone, where he established Gladstone Aerated Waters. Wilson passed away in 1914. Frederick G. W. Payze successfully managed the business until his relocation to Adelaide, where he worked for Ecks. In 1917, Alf Payze sold the business to his son-in-law Harold Norman. However, Norman faced profitability challenges, leading to the sale of the business to Arthur Ayles. Ayles relocated the operations to his existing ice works and chaff manufactory on Agery Rd. Kadina. The site was sold to Passiona Melbourne in 1960 and was renamed to Passiona Bottling Co Kadina
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