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Back in the 1950s when orcharding was the mainstay for many Orange district residents, apple, pear and stone fruit crops brought in a substantial revenue to the city. Wangarrie sawmill in Sharpes Road was flatout in 1958 manufacturing fruit cases for the huge apple and pear crops that year. About 1000 cases a day were produced at the Orange mill and another 400 a day at the company’s Hampton mill near Jenolan. The photo shows case-maker Les Bowhay of McLachlan Street.

Photo courtesy CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. The society holds a working day each Wednesday from 10.30am to 4pm, with a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm, at 148 March Street. Volunteers are available to answer inquiries at that time.