WANG Cheow Ah 王兆亚
Vanishing Trades,
Accession Number 001259
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 5
Total Reels
- Jesley Chua Chee Huan
Interviewer
- 02:33:14
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 5
Metadata
- 21 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:30:34
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Asked by father to come to Singapore. Father's work in Nan Tong Li Biscuit Shop. Stayed with father at Nan Tong Li when he was young. Used to help around in shop. New Hainanese immigrants used to seek shelter at Nan Tong Li in the past. Varieties of biscuits produced by shop.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 5
Metadata
- 21 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:30:30
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Biscuit production in Nan Tong Li divided into various sections. How biscuits were packed for outdoor sale and delivery in the past. Working hours and salary of employees. Prices of their biscuits. Customers. Peak business period. Reasons for setting up his own biscuit shop Nam Fong with friends.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 5
Metadata
- 26 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:30:54
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
History of Nam Fong Biscuit Shop. How his employees were recruited. Reasons for decline in sale in Nam Fong. `Youbo' was initially solely produced by Nam Fong. What `youbo' symbolizes. Origins of `jingguo'. How `youbo' is eaten. In 1980, he took over making of `youbo' and other biscuits when his chief employee left. Salary. Making of `youbo'.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 5
Metadata
- 26 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:30:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation on making of `youbo'. Ingredients used. How `jingguo' is done. Preparation of dough. Ingredients used in Hainanese mooncake. Supply of flour. Time spent in making mooncake.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 5
Metadata
- 26 Mar 1991
Recording Date
- 00:30:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Vendors selling Nam Fong biscuits paid on commission basis. Biscuits sold mainly to factories and coffeeshops. Vendors collection time. Reasons for declining number of vendors after 1970s. Biscuits very popular in 1960s. Business prospect of Nam Fong. Why it is not feasible to engage foreign workers. Business decline.
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