Hi Rhonda Bloater paste was fish paste. It came in a small jar and was similar to the pastes that are still available in supermarkets today. Used in sandwiches, on toast, etc. Cheers Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin > Hi all, > > Can any body tell me what 'bloater paste' is or was? > > Rhonda > > -----Original Message----- > From: Daryl Crabtree [mailto:crabtree@tpgi.com.au] > Sent: 13 December 2001 20:39 > To: AUS-VIC-NORTHWEST-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [AUS-VIC-NorWest] WEST WIMMERA MAIL > > > Friday April 28, 1916 > MINIMAY NOTES > (From our own correspondent) > Anzac Day was celebrated at the Minimay State School on Friday last, when