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Oh, and I forgot refrigeration, which we in aust developed as far back as the 1850's to allow for our meat and dairy to be exporte back to Britain; yes, you heard correctly; the 1850's!! icechests were commonplace from the 1890's out here and Federation + pre-Federation designed for the heat; double brick, high ceilings, wrap-around verandahs, coolgardie meatsafe etc.
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Even more fanatical was she concerning the purchase, storage and preparation of food, guiding the housekeeper and lady of the house step by step concerning how to spot spoilage in dairy, meat, vegetables and fruit, right down to storage of dairy in yes, a pre-refrigerator era (ever heard of a coolgardie meatsafe????)
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