Abandoned Australian Abattoirs - the dying days of the Australian slaughterhouse

Australia's abandoned spots include a succession of discarded slaughterhouses. Whether it be the result of turbulent economic times, a rise in stock prices or a plunge in the demand for exports, each story is just a small part of what is perhaps the painful death of the Australian slaughterhouse.

Former Bourke meat works

Former Bourke meat works

Blayney abattoir

The chiller section - Blayney Abattoir

Lachley Meats abattoir at Forbes

Killarney Meat Works, Queensland

Killarney Meat Works, Queensland