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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

The Waitati Creamery

The Waitati Creamery , now owned by the Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Limited, was originally built by a local company, and worked as a cheese factory. In 1901 it was taken over by the present proprietary company. The building, which is situated near the township, is of wood, with a concrete noor. An Aktielolaget separator, of the Alpha de Laval patent, has been introduced; and this separator, which is capable of treating 400 gallons of milk per hour, is driven by a Tangye's steam engine of 31/2 horse power. During the busy season about 800 gallons of milk are supplied by the neighbouring dairy farmers each day, but this amount is reduced to about 500 gallons per diem in the off season. There are thirty-nine farmers who supply milk to the factory. Mr. R. Mawson is the present manager.