Cadbury's Chocolate Factory (Greater Hobart, TAS)

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Opening in 1922 as Cadbury's first factory in Australia, the Cadbury Chocolate Factory at Claremont is the largest confectionery manufacturing plant in the Southern Hemisphere.

Following Cadbury UK's successful 1922 merger with rival chocolatiers Fry's, Cadbury's decided to expand overseas. As Australia was one of the company's largest export markets, it was decided to be an appropriate location for their new operations. Tasmania was chosen as the location following extensive research, due to the state's cheap provision of hydro electricity by the Hydro Electric Commission, cool climate and the availability of high-quality fresh dairy production and supply.

The facility was modelled upon Cadbury's "Bournville" factory in England, and housing, shops, and recreational areas were constructed for the employees. The new site was called "Cadbury's Estate", and has since become a manufacturing landmark in Hobart.

The Cadbury Chocolate Factory also had its own branch from the Tasmanian Government Railways main line, where goods and workers trains would often traverse to and fro the factory.

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