Historical information

The bag is unused. These bags would have been used by the Snowy River Co-Op in Orbost in the late 1960's-1980's. It would have been used for packing popping corn for sale.
Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967.

Significance

This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which has been a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century.

Physical description

A white woven synthetic fibre bag used to store popping corn prior to selling.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of bag - Inside green circle is "Man From Snowy River" in orange and green writing.
25kg net
Variety is Micropop
Produce of.....
Snowy River Co-Op Ltd
Orbost - Victoria