Kenilworth celebrates its 100th birthday

Kenilworth Cheese is a delightful addition to any platter, and the factory that produces it has an interesting past.

In the 1950s the Kraft Corporation built Kenilworth Dairies, but neglected to check if local dairy farmers would sell their milk—a move that nearly cost them the demise of the factory.

It wasn’t until they appointed a local man, who went farm to farm encouraging the farmers to sell, that the factory got up and running.

When Kraft closed the factory in the 80s, six locals decided to pool their money and form a cooperative, running the factory as a real local business.

In 2017, the factory was bought by long-time dairy representative John Cochrane who revolutionised factory operations, taking it to the success story it is today.

This is just one of the stories featured in the Kenilworth Township Centenary Film Premiere which proudly unpacks 100 years of history in the hinterland town.

The free film is just one of many digital stories captured, filmed and funded by the Arts and Heritage Levy.

You'll find many more heritage stories on Council's Heritage website.