The publication and exhibition at the Centre covers local farmers recounting their experiences of milking their first cow at age 5 over 80 years ago, to researching milking techniques across 20 countries, not only sharing but also adopting many techniques in farming ingenuity, highlighting the extraordinary journey of dairy farming in our region.

The permanent exhibition traces the evolution of dairying from hand milking to mechanised milking, horse and cart deliveries in the 1880s to the introduction of bulk collection and refrigeration advances. Many descendants of these dairy farming pioneers still reside in the Wollondilly community today. There were reported to be 111 dairy farms in the Wollondilly area by 1959 and It’s great to have the history captured for future generations and to reminisce about days gone by.

A heartfelt congratulations to the centre volunteer team who curated this remarkable book and exhibition, now available at the Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum. Enjoying a cup of tea, afternoon slices, cream and scones and Milkshakes together was a great pleasure!

Be sure to spot the Mural by sign-writer and artist David Campbell when you are visiting the centre and exhibition.

The centre held a "history week 2024" school student competition in recent months. The winners were announced at the book launch event. Congratulations to Matilda and Harriet for their winning entries, "Marking Time", which included stories and illustrations about Daisy, the dairy cow.

Visit the centre to buy your copy of the book "Dairying in Wollondilly".