Anthony Burke's By Design

Before fridges: How hessian sacks kept food cool

September 16, 2026·19 min
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Before electric refrigeration, how did we keep our food from spoiling? Most Australians didn’t have access to a fridge until the 1950s, so how did people battle the heat and insects before then? From the Coolgardie safe to the smart fridges of today, the evolution of refrigeration in Australia is a fascinating story.

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