Another thing that riles me is the extent to which Australian companies have fallen into foreign hands since this Free Trade debacle was foisted upon this young and vibrant nation.
In my last post I alluded to Australia making almost everything up until the 1970s. I mean everything.. washing machines, furniture, kitchen appliances, textiles, confectionery.. even ships and a civilian transport plane from memory.
These were mostly made by Australian companies. Anton you have no doubt heard of Arnotts Biscuits, worn a Speedo swimming costume or savored a Streets Ice Cream or a glass of Milo milk.. You most likely have sipped a Fosters beer. The following companies may be a little less known to non Australians.. Chef Ovens, Simpson washers and dryers, Allens lollies (candy). MacRobertson Cherry Ripe choc bar.
Due to a combination of cheaper imports, our small local market and the reluctance by some companies to create export markets all these Oz companies fell into foreign hands. We also lost local ownership when the company became too big and were a genuine thorn in the side of powerful multi nationals.
We Australians, specially the Baby Boomer generation, grew up with these beloved home grown Australian companies.
Losing them makes us ropeable to be brutally honest!!
Below are former Oz companies that now have either full or controlling foreign ownership.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...3c587e73432c0a.
In my last post I alluded to Australia making almost everything up until the 1970s. I mean everything.. washing machines, furniture, kitchen appliances, textiles, confectionery.. even ships and a civilian transport plane from memory.
These were mostly made by Australian companies. Anton you have no doubt heard of Arnotts Biscuits, worn a Speedo swimming costume or savored a Streets Ice Cream or a glass of Milo milk.. You most likely have sipped a Fosters beer. The following companies may be a little less known to non Australians.. Chef Ovens, Simpson washers and dryers, Allens lollies (candy). MacRobertson Cherry Ripe choc bar.
Due to a combination of cheaper imports, our small local market and the reluctance by some companies to create export markets all these Oz companies fell into foreign hands. We also lost local ownership when the company became too big and were a genuine thorn in the side of powerful multi nationals.
We Australians, specially the Baby Boomer generation, grew up with these beloved home grown Australian companies.
Losing them makes us ropeable to be brutally honest!!
Below are former Oz companies that now have either full or controlling foreign ownership.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...3c587e73432c0a.
Last edited by spookiemoviemania; 09-29-18 at 09:43 PM.