Historical information

Many of the original shareholders of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory established the Allansford Bacon Curing Company in the 1890’s. Pig raising was often used as a supplement to dairy farming and also by a number of mixed farmers in the area at the time.

Significance

The Allansford Bacon Curing Company was one of three such factories which operated in the late 1880’s. The signatures are an important part of farming history in the district.

Physical description

Handwritten copy of Resolution on Cream lined page, with The Allansford Bacon Curing Company Limited Logo in top left hand corner. Allansford and 189… in top right hand corner

Inscriptions & markings

Names WM McConnell, D Kinnear, John Glasgow, James Bell. Recd 14/6/95 and signature
(unreadable)