Ralph's Meatworks
690 Geelong Road, BROOKLYN VIC 3012 - Property No 122
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Statement of Significance
Statement of Significance
Of local significance as one of the few large meatworks remaining in Melbourne's western suburbs. The former Ralph's Meatworks was part of a large group of export abattoirs and freezing works located between Footscray and Brooklyn. The works were also representative of the noxious trades which were once the mainstay of the western suburbs industrial economy.-
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Ralph's Meatworks - Physical Description 1
Description
Extensive red brick and corrugated iron complex to a single design. The main building is a tall red brick factory design with steel hopper sash windows, and saw tooth roof. It is generally rectangular in plan, running back from Geelong Road, with a covered loading bay along one side. Offices are located in the front of the building, reflected in the fenestration.Ralph's Meatworks - Physical Conditions
Condition/integrity
Ralph's meatworks is substantially intact and in good condition. It is highly likely that the interiors have been altered from the original to accommodate new processing methods and hygiene standards.Ralph's Meatworks - Intactness
Substantially intact.
Ralph's Meatworks - Historical Australian Themes
3 Developing local, regional and national economies
3.13 Developing an Australian manufacturing capacityHeritage Study and Grading
Brimbank - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study
Author: G. Vines
Year: 2000
Grading: LocalBrimbank - Melbourne Western Region Industrial Heritage Study
Author: G. Vines & A. Ward
Year: 1989
Grading:
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MAIN OUTFALL SEWERVictorian Heritage Register H1932
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Main Outfall SewerHobsons Bay City
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Bluestone Bridge over Kororoit Creek CreekHobsons Bay City
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1) ST. ANDREWS HOTEL AND 2) CANARY ISLAND PALM TREENillumbik Shire
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