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

The Waimea Plains Dairy Factory

The Waimea Plains Dairy Factory is owned by the Waimea Plains Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, which was formed in 1904. Mr James Kelly is chairman of directors, and Mr James Robertson is secretary. The factory stands on an acre of ground about two miles from Riversdale, and the main building measures 60 feet by 30 feet, with a boiler-room of 20 feet by 30 feet. The boiler and engine are each of eight horsepower, and altogether the plant is complete and up-to-date. The cheese-maker has one assistant, and the annual output of cheese is from thirty to thirty-five tons.