Thread: Canneries and Preserving Works

Smiths crisps are still on Wynnum rd,Tingalpa.

I think it was Freers at Mt cootha.

Originally Posted by MickInTheMud

I think it was Freers at Mt cootha.

I just looked it up & you are correct Thanks

Originally Posted by MickInTheMud

I think it was Freers at Mt cootha.

Yes, you are correct. Simpson's Rd. Bardon, right at the foot of Mt. Cootha. Gerry bought a Range Rover new about 1974 and traded a very nice Statesman De Ville with Chev. 350 engine. He had a lot of Rover type troubles and was not pleased.

So whose was the chip factory at Herston. I can remember one there but not the name.

I visited Arnott's on Coronation Drive on a school excursion AFAIR.
I was shattered to learn that ginger nuts were the sweepings off the floor with ginger added to mask the original flavours of the variety of biscuits that were used.
Regards PhilipA

Remember the Tasmania Chip Board at the Ekka. They were a must to have.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I visited Arnott's on Coronation Drive on a school excursion AFAIR.
I was shattered to learn that ginger nuts were the sweepings off the floor with ginger added to mask the original flavours of the variety of biscuits that were used.
Regards PhilipA

Blimey that was bit underhanded! I reckon Tea Bags are made from the sweepings off the floor as well. Not convinced otherwise by anyone else either.

When you think about it, there is a lot of "paid for waste" on the floors of these places so it has to be recouped from somewhere.



As a thought one wonders if the same is done for bangers?

Originally Posted by V8Ian

That was it, Red Seal, they were at the end of Gould Road, near the footbridge to Downy Park.

Ian, I am pretty sure that was the Mynor factory. They made chips as well as juice and cordial. Can't remember the brand name though.