Milk Testing Thermometer

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TitleMilk Testing ThermometerObject TypeObjectDatec.1950DescriptionMilk testing thermometer used to test milk at the Illawarra Cooperative Central Dairy (ICCD) Factory.

The thermometer was originally owned by Frederick Sawtell at the ICCD, and passed on to his grandson, Arthur Raymond Sawtell, who also worked at the factory.

Zelco Floating Dairy Thermometer made by GH Zeal, London, England.

Units of measure include zero, freezing, churning, cheese, pasteurising, water boil.

Paper inside thermometer with units of measure - black white and red.

Thermometer in black cardboard cylinder case - damaged.Makers MarkGH Zeal, London, EnglandProvenance and SignifcanceThe Illawarra Cooperative Central Dairy (ICCD) factory was built beside the railway line at Albion Park Rail on land provided by G L Fuller.

The formal opening of the ICCD was 27 September 1899. C W Wood was appointed manager, and H R Hobart the engineer.

Two steam engines drove the machinery and the refrigerating plant. Pasteurization was introduced in 1903 and by 1905 the Company was delivering milk to Sydney in hermetically sealed tanks.

The butter making section was upgraded in 1925 and in 1935 a new milk section was opened. The Company continued to improve and in 1956 marketed the "Warrilla" brand of butter.

The factory closed in 1985.DonorSawtell, Arthur Raymond Leslie & Jean

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialGlass and PaperDimensions28cm x 1.5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryFOOD TECHNOLOGYSecondaryDairying

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CollectionObjectsIllawarra Cooperative Central Dairy Society CollectionFamilySawtellLocalityAlbion Park RailPlaceIllawarra Cooperative Central Dairy Factory

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Milk Testing Thermometer