 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1904 -
Description: The original Duck River Butter Factory at Smithton, Tasmania. The building opened in 1904 and was surrounded by bush and mud. From these humble beginnings it went on to be Tasmania's biggest single unit butter factory with a record production in 1971-72 season of 4,106 tons. The Duck River butter label is still in use today although the butter is no longer produced in Smithton. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Original Duck River Butter Factory at Smithton, Tasmania between 1904-1917 Subjects: factories; butter; buildings, structures & establishments People/Orgs: Duck River Butter Factory, Smithton Tasmania Places: Smithton, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00181 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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