History: Gulgong Freezing Works

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1915

6 May 1915
GULGONG FREEZING WORKS.
Says the Gulgong 'Champion': - It is pleasing to note that under the supervision of Mr. Johnson; chief engineer for Messrs., O'Brien Bros., proprietors of the Gulgong Freezing Works, the engine boiler etc., are now on the site for erection. The foundation has been completed, and next week the power plant will be placed in position. Condensors and an electric plant will also be installed. Judging by the headway which is being made, it will not take the energetic engineering staff long before an up-to-date plant will be in working order, which will give an impetus to the town's progress and prove a great boon to the rabbiting fraternity1 .

1916

13 March 1916
GULGONG FREEZING WORKS.
Works at the Gulgong Freezing Works was returned on Wednesday last. A few weeks ago the company decided to reduce the price of rabbits. The rates were 7d and 2d. These rates the men refused to accept, with the result that the works closed down for a few days. The men were eventually offered 6½d and 3d, but refused. When the works opened on Wednesday last the old rate was re-established. Supplies came in pretty freely on Thursday last. The freezing industry has been greatly handicapped owing to the scarcity of water, for which the company is paying £14 per week. This serious handicap will be obviated as soon as tanks are sunk. Nine hands are employed. Between 3000 and 4000 pairs of rabbits are received daily2 .

1932

3 June 1932
GULGONG FREEZING WORKS.
FREEZING works have been opened at Gulgong, and as the Mudgee works, recently destroyed by fire, are not to be rebuilt, Gulgong is expected to become a centre for the rabbit industry3 .

1933

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 5 January 1933, page 12

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