Historical information

This unused bag would have been used by the snowy River Co-Op in Orbost during the 1960's-1970's to pack selected seed beans.

Significance

Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967.
This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century.

Physical description

A bag made of white woven synthetic material. It is unused. On the front is the logo for the Snowy River Co-Op Ltd - the 'man from Snowy River" in red print inside a blue circle. Other print is red and blue.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: Produce of...
Snowy River Co-Op Ltd
Orbost - Victoria
V73 25 kg
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