Rosella was an early Melbourne cannery. The following link (that seems to be un-hyperlinkable) is a potted history of the Richmond company.
Rosella products included game soup, kidney soup and mutton broth and were far much more important than what today would be merely ‘convenience’ foods; in the pre-refrigeration era they provided reliable weatherproof sustenance. As an example, see in the link a letter of commendation from Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson.
https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/collection-care/rosella-preserving-company/
Thanks to State Library of Victoria for the link.
I recall your mentioning Rosella tomato soup sometime in the past. I thought it was a type of tomato rather than a brand name, but now I know!
ReplyDeleteRosella tomato soup with toast on the side and a melting slice of cheese on top was my comfort food choice when I went home from school for lunch as a child - an occasional treat only (going home for lunch not the soup).
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