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The battle of Ravensdown

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The battle of Ravensdown

Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative was formed after a series of takeovers during 1977–78. This involved the amalgamation of five fertiliser works, formerly owned by Kempthorne, Prosser & Company and the Dominion Fertiliser Company. The cartoon depicts the aftermath of the battle.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Reference: Bryan James, The gumboot takeover: the story of the Ravensdown Co-operative. Dunedin: Ravensdown Corporation, 1992

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Ants Roberts, Fertiliser industry – The role of fertiliser companies, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/cartoon/15849/the-battle-of-ravensdown (accessed 11 June 2026).

Story by Ants Roberts, published 1 March 2009.