Historical information

The Nestle factory at Dennington was commenced in 1907 and proved to be a big boost to the local economy. The first product manufactured was sweetened condensed milk which began in 1911 and by 1944 was the largest plant in the Southern Hemisphere. They went on to produce Lactogen, full cream milk powder and in 1966 Milo and Nescafe. On average up to 650 people were employed. Nestle relinquished their link with the site when it was sold to Fonterra in 2005.

Significance

A relic from a significant part of Warrnambool’s history, industry and agriculture and a large number of long serving employees.

Physical description

Terracotta coloured six sided, one side flat and the reverse with raised bars. Material is either clay or concrete.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in pen, “from the floor of the Nestle Factory Dennington.