Glenormiston Butter and Cheese Factory
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bucketeer
S 38° 11.274 E 142° 55.582
54H E 668705 N 5771583
A former Cheese and Butter Factory
Waymark Code: WME72N
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 04/12/2012
Views: 9
The Glenormiston Butter and Cheese Factory was an integral part of the economic, social and cultural history of the Noorat-Glenormiston District. It was first established in 1895 on the site of the bluestone wool shed at Glenormiston.
In 1903 the company had opened a creamery at Noorat.
In 1910 Glenormiston Butter and Cheese transferred their production to Noorat.
In 1924 a new building was erected on the site and further additions were added in 1936.
In 1959 Glenormiston Butter and Cheese and Camperdown Butter and Cheese were amalgamated
About 30 people were employed at the factory in 1962.
The factory ceased operation in 1970.
Are tours available?: no
Does the Dairy Creamery have a website?: [Web Link]
Type: Historical
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