Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
287 Hart Road Coolup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1952
Demolition Year
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Statement of Significance
Browne’s Dairy, Coolup is significant for its association with the important local
industry of dairy farming.
Browne’s Dairy, Coolup is significant for the introduction of modern industrial
techniques for milk production in the region.
Browne’s Dairy, Coolup has a number of buildings which, with appropriate
interpretation, have the potential to reveal the importance of dairy production in
WA.
Physical Description
Browne’s Dairy, Coolup is a collection of brick buildings used commercially for
milking, milk bottling, and making cheese.
History
In 1951, Messrs Browne’s Ltd purchased a dairy farm in the Coolup district for
£14,500. The intention was to establish a milk treatment depot and a model
dairy farm, with a calf-rearing scheme for the surrounding district.
A new boiler and modern refrigeration plant were installed, both of which had
previously been located at a Serpentine cheese factory.
By April 1952, it was reported that good progress was being made at Coolup.
The foundations were complete, and structural steel erected. Locally, some 25
producers were committed to supplying 1,000 gallons of milk a day to the depot.
It was noted that the plant was so effective that transporting milk to Perth on a
hot day led to no spoiled stock.
At the formal opening in December 1952, Premier Ross McLarty stressed the
importance of the dairy industry within the State’s economy.
Browne’s Dairy, Coolup continued to operate as a dairy until the 1990s.
Integrity/Authenticity
Authenticity: High
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mail 13 September 1951 | |||
| Gibbings, B. M., & H. Madin, ‘Early Settlement in the Coolup District’ (Coolup Progress Association, 2001 [orig. c.1960]) | |||
| Blackwood Times 24 December 1952 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Creation Date
05 May 2021Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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