butter press

Historical information

This was found by Kevin Ingram while cleaning the Orbost Butter Factory site in 1991.

Significance

The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district.

Physical description

A 1 lb butter press with a cylindrical metal handle on a square base. This tool fitted over the butter and pushed it out in a rectangular shape.

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