Historical information

This unused bag would have been used by Snowy River Co-Op Ltd to pack sweet corn in the late 1960's -1980's
Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture.

Significance

Snowy River Co-op were the original creators of Snowy Seeds.This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which is a major industry in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A white synthetic woven fibre bag used to pack sweet corn prior to sale. It has red, green, yellow print.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of bag - Logo of Man From Snowy River in outline map of Australia with a hand holding corn cob in the centre,
Produce of
Snowy River Co-Op Ltd
Orbost- Victoria
V73 25kg NET