Photo - Kiewa Butter Factory 1892

Historical information

Butter factory at Kiewa with creameries at Kergunyah and Gundowring met on 14th December 1892 and built it in 1893. In 1928 a new butter factory was built and a milk products factory was created in 1952

Significance

The Kiewa Butter Factory employed a lot of people and supported the farmers in the Kiewa Valley.

Physical description

Black and white photo of Kiewa Butter Factory 1892. The photo was taken in 1932. The photo is glued to thick grey cardboard creating a frame. The photo is of a white building with a tall tower behind it.
This photo is published on pages 45 and 89 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd

Inscriptions & markings

Written in biro bottom front of cardboard '1932'

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