COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER)

26 Robertson Street COLERAINE, Southern Grampians Shire

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Southern Grampians Shire

23224 former Butter factory Coleraine 2037

Statement of Significance

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  • Physical Conditions

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Physical Conditions

    The condition of the factory buildings is good. The loss of the large steel windows in the main factory detracts from its integrity, and has prevented light and air from circulating. All equipment related to butter and cheese making has been removed, and the site is now devoted to wool processing. The chimney appears to be in very good condition, which is significant, given the reactivity of the local soil, and the instability of many old brick buildings in Coleraine.

    Physical Description 1

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Physical Description 1

    The former Coleraine Butter Factory is an industrial complex situated in Robertson Street, on the eastern edge of the town. Its tall chimney stack is one of the most visible landmarks in Coleraine. The main factory building is constructed of brick, with a corrugated iron roof, and a large lantern window across the main roof ridge. The large steel framed, multi-paned windows which appear in early photographs have been covered with corrugated iron and timber. A timber and steel braced awning with corrugated iron roof runs along the west and south sides. The interior of the main factory was divided into two large areas, for the separating of milk and processing of butter A cheese production area was added on the north side at a later date. The chimney is located at the rear of the main factory, adjoining a service yard.
    
    To the east of the main building is a tall shed with a timber open-slatted wall on the south side and corrugated iron roof, together with a brick office building. On the south side of the complex is a large open shed, and a timber house with tiled roof built in 1943 for the factory manager.

    Historical Australian Themes

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes

    Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
    
    3.12 Feeding People
    3.12.2 Developing sources of fresh local produce
    3.12.4 Preserving food and beverages
    
    3.13 Developing an Australian manufacturing capacity

    Usage/Former Usage

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Usage/Former Usage

    Wool processing plant

    Integrity

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Integrity

    Good degree of integrity

    Physical Description 2

    COLERAINE BUTTER FACTORY (FORMER) - Physical Description 2

    Charles Edward Payne, first owner of the land

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study

    Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
    Year: 2002
    Grading:

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