Life in the 21st century may have its challenges, but it is certainly a lot easier than it was in the early years of the 20th century.
Early in the 20th century people living in urban areas of Sydney got their milk from the local “milko”. Not delivered in bottles (like we remember), but poured from a bulk container in the Milko’s van into their own jug. Consumers would not know the quality of the milk, so contamination was a real issue. Recognising a need for better hygiene, the Camden Vale Milk Company began selling bottled milk in 1926.
It was originally sold in wide-necked bottles with cardboard wad tops, which could absorb milk making it unhygienic. From 1935 the wide-necked bottles were phased out, in favour of narrow-necked bottles with foil tops. Thereby contributing to better hygiene and reducing contamination.
The Macarthur family had established the Camden Vale Milk Company in 1920 to distribute milk to the Sydney market. They opened a milk receiving depot on the corner of Argyle and Edward St Camden in 1921 adjacent to the Camden-Campbelltown tramway. It was originally a timber building that burnt down about 1923 and was replaced with the current brick building. Milk processing continued here until the 1970’s.
The building has had many uses since but unfortunately has remained empty for many years.
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The cache is in the Camden Equestrian Park.
Please be aware that equestrian events may be in progress. Access to the cache is still permitted. However, there will be more muggles.
Most events only use a small part of the Park. Occasionally, there is a large scale event such as the EEA CNC Competition which uses the “whole grounds.” It is probably best to avoid ‘caching here on those days. You may have to contact Camden Council to check their calendar of events.
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Also, don’t turn up when the Camden Show is on (March or April). The Camden Show is held 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Royal Easter Show.