Journal of A gri cult lire. Victoria. | 10 Jri-Y. 191)^. 



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



GOVERNMENT 

 COOL STORES 



The New Stores at Victoria Dock 



have a capacity of 600,000 cubic feet insulated, 

 and are capable of holding 300,000 boxes 

 of butter, or 200,000 cases of fruit, or 

 270,000 carcasses of lamb and mutton. 



Produce can be placed on conveyors at any point and mechanically 

 carried to any chamber in the building, or conveyed from the chambers 

 direct into the ship's hold. Electric motor power totals 880 H.P. 



The Railway Department Goods Sheds 



are adjacent to and connected with the Cool Stores by direct lines; delay 

 and exposure of produce through shunting in the Spencer-street yards, or 

 cartage, are thus avoided. The Stores are situated in close proximity to 

 the Victoria Dock, where vessels drawing up to 30 feet of water can be 

 berthed ; excellent facilities for the efficient and economical treatment and 

 shipment of frozen and perishable products are provided. 



Expert Officers are connected with every Branch, so that 

 any one requiring information regarding the production, preparation, and 

 shipment of produce can rely upon being promptly supplied with up-to- 

 date information upon all matters. 



