Historical information

The Chamber of commerce was commenced in Warrnambool in March 1888 to consider firstly what could be done to assist the dairy industry which at the time was facing record low prices for its butter. Co-operatives had been started in Gippsland around that time and it was decided to start co-operative dairy factories at Woodford, Panmure and Framlingham, shortly followed by the Warrnambool Butter and cheese factory at Allansford. The Chamber over the next thirty years covered many business issues such as trading hours, transport, and public holidays but also put forward ideas which related to water and sewerage matters.ideas were even put forward in 1907 regarding utilising the Hopkins Falls to generate power
As an organisation it has waxed and waned in Warrnambool with various names but all working towards improving trade and business opportunities in the town.

Significance

A link to one of Warrnambool's organisations which over the decades has worked to improve the prosperity of the town

Physical description

Rectangular brass plate with text stamped and infilled with black.Six screw holes. Fine bevelled edge.

Inscriptions & markings

Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce. Regd Office.