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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Apiti Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited

Apiti Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, Apiti. Rankers, Bank of New Zealand. Directors:—Messrs. E. Nix (chairman), E. Miller, C. Miller, B. Oshorn, J. Johnston. T. J. Clapham, and W. Vicary. Secretary, Mr. B. A. Miller. These large and complete premises have a total floorage space of over 3000 squace feet. During six months in 1895 over thirty tons of cheese was produced, and the output is expected to be increased to at least forty tons. A four-and-a-half horse-power engine by Messrs. Robertsion and Co., of Wellington, drives the plant, the hoiler being eight and half horse-power. There are two large vats, with a total holding capacity of about 1300 gallons, receiving cans, and cheeso presses.