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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Milk Bottle

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1950

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Overview

A small clear glass bottle.

Historical information

The bottle was used to provide free milk to school children during the 1950's to 1970's. This service was provide by the W.A. Government.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2006.45a

Item type

Material

Width

5.8000 cm

Height or length

13.4000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Embossed in the centre of the bottle is "MASTERS'"

Embossed at the bottom of the bottle is "6 2/3 OZ" and around the very bottom of the bottle is "This Bottle Always Remains The Property of Master's Dairy" and continues underneath " PTY LTD W.A. And Cannot Be Used Without It's Written Permission"

On the bottom of the bottle is "P595 c25"

Year

Statement of significance

School milk

Public location

Last modified

Friday, 21 November, 2025

Completeness

94

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