This postcard captures a forward-thinking chapter in Springett’s Arcade history, when the Springett family expanded from cordial production into soft drinks, ice works and frozen food distribution. During this period, Bowral Cordial Works became known for its innovation, including the first successful bottling, aerating and sealing of Passiona as a carbonated soft drink in Australia. The business also produced thousands of ice blocks each week before pivoting into cold storage and frozen food distribution as domestic refrigeration became more common.