Apple Orchard Stencils and Boxes

Apples have been grown in the Donnybrook area since the early 1900s. Over the decades apples became a major export crop and at picking season, the farm’s packing shed was a hive of activity. Everyone had a set job to do in preparing the apples for local and overseas markets. The job of the junior was to mark the karri box with the orchardist’ name and the size of the apple by brushing black boot polish across the metal stencil. Brightly coloured paper labels were also pasted on the boxes which were shipped off to overseas markets

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Donnybrook Museum

Understanding our history to plan our future

The humble shed which houses this Museum masks the treasures to be found within. Donnybrook has a rich history as a primary producer, including dairy, beef and apples, gold and stone. Along with items...

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Emerald Street
Donnybrook WA 6239
Australia

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Open by calling 08 9731 8264 or 0409 682 615

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