Historical information

Bendigo Preserving Company was a major fruit and jam manufacturer that operated in Garsed Street, Bendigo from 1921 until the 1970s. It was a big local employer and sold products under the labels such as 'Digger', 'Golden Bells' and 'Golden Bar'.

Physical description

a Label from container of Plum & Raspberry Jam made by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd.
b Label from container of Apricot Jam made by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd.
c Label from tinned pears made by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd.
d Label from container of Plum Jam made by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd.

Inscriptions & markings

a 'PLUM & RASPBERRY JAM'
'MADE FROM CANE SUGAR AND FRESH FRUITS'
'1LB. 8 0Z. NET, 680 GRAMS'
'Packed by BENDIGO PRESERVING CO. LTD., BENDIGO, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'.
b 'APRICOT JAM'
'MADE FROM CANE SUGAR AND FRESH FRUITS'
'1LB. 8 OZ., 680 GRAMS'
'Packed by BENDIGO PRESRVING CO. LTD., BENDIGO, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'.
c 'BARTLETT PEARS HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP'
'1 LB. NET'
'PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA, BENDIGO PRESERVING CO. LTD., BENDIGO, AUSTRALIA'.
d 'GOLDEN BAR JAM ORLEAN PLUM JAM'
'CONTENTS NOT LESS THAN 1LB. 8 OZS. NET'
'MADE FROM FRUIT AND CANE SUGAR'
'THE BENDIGO PRESERVING CO. LTD., BENDIGO, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'.