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Dalefield cheese factory

Dalefield cheese factory

On the outskirts of Carterton, in the Wairarapa, the Dalefield factory began operating in 1887. It first exported cheese the same year.

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Hugh Stringleman and Frank Scrimgeour. 'Dairying and dairy products', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dairying-and-dairy-products/7/2