Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
On 1 August 1957, funds were allocated to the Agriculture And Stock Department Horticulture Branch for the building of a Food Preservation Research Laboratory. In May 1960, the new facility at Hamilton was opened and on 4 August 1960 a separate Food Preservation Research Branch was created within the Department, Plant Industry Division. The Food Preservation Laboratory was re-absorbed into the Horticulture Branch in May 1969.
The Branch’s responsibilities included research into the storage, transport and handling of fruit and vegetables; improved canning, freezing and dehydration; spoilage control, fruit quality and flavour; and advice on food preservation and transport to food processors.
Queensland State Archives Item ID1076703, Photographic material