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The Dairy Factory
As promised, the Waikato Land Association began erecting the framework of the Cheese Factory in June 1885, and by the 1st September it was nearly completed. It was seven chains back from the main Morrinsville Road, behind the present hall.
A report of the 20th October 1885 announced the beginning of cheese-making in the new factory. A four horse-power engine was in use and the presses were of the improved design. The curing room was large and airy and measured 50 feet by 30 feet and would hold between 35 and 40 tons of cheese.