DAIRY INDUSTRY

Southland Times, Issue 24211, 22 August 1940, Page 2

DAIRY INDUSTRY

/ DRUMMOND FACTORY “The intake of milk dropped during the season, resulting in a decreased cheese output,” states the annual report of the Drummond Dairy Factory Company. “The total make for the year has been 107 tons 4 cwt 3 qrs, as against 129 tons 15 cwt 0 qrs 14 lbs for the previous year, and 104 tons 14 cwt 1 qr 11 lbs in the 1938 season. “The advance payment of 1/31 on first grade butter has been paid to suppliers, the exact amount averaging out at 15.487 d, as there was a small quantity of second-grade butterfat. The extra payment still to be made is 1.875 d, making the pay-out for the season 17.362 d. Several factors have operated to bring out this reduced return. Costs have been increased by ,459 d or almost Id per lb this year, total costs from intake to free on board amounting to 5.068 d, as against the previous year’s figure of 4.609 d. “The output of cheese to one pound of butterfat dropped from 2.72 in 1939 to 2.63 for the current year, while the average test rose from 3.58 to 3.65. These are determining factors in reducing the pay-out per lb butterfat, although the rise in tire average test is partially a set-off in the result for each cow. The milk graded into the factory showed 97.32 first and 2.68 second. These figures are not quite so good as the previous year at first 98.61 and second 1.39. “Cheese manufactured showed an average grade of 92.39, as against 92.47 for the previous year. The grading was made up as follows: Finest 17.77 per cent., first 81.30 and second .93. The price received from the Primary Products Marketing Department was the same as in the previous year. Tire capital debt now owing to the bank has been reduced to £375/9/5. “A start was made during the season in the keeping of pigs to a limited extent, and after payment of all expenses suppliers were credited with £26/4/10 for the whey supplied to the piggery. In accordance with the resolution passed at the last annual meeting steps have been taken to effect an alteration in the Articles of Association, and will be placed before shareholders for confirmation at this meeting. An appeal has been made by the Government on behalf of the Imperial authorities for an extra 15,000 tons of cheese and 10,000 tons of bacon pigs, and this demand will call for a determined effort on the part of the industry.”

OTAUTAU

“In last year’s report it was estimated that the final return for the 1938-39 season would be 18.19 d per lb butterfat,” states the annual report of the Otautau Dairy Factory Company. “The average price for the whole season for all grades was 18J.7d. The advance payment for butterfat this season has been 17d per lb. This payment gives an average for all grades of 16.98 d. It is estimated that a further .74d per lb butterfat may be paid, bringing the average for this season for all grades to 17.72 d per lb. butterfat. “In forming this estimate the cheese unshipped at the balance date has been valued on the scale of prices guaranteed by the Government, after making allowance for estimated charges until the time of shipment. “The intake of the season has decreased on that of the previous season by approximately 2A per cent. There was produced during the season 798,1581 b, approximately 356 J tons of cheese. Of a total of 4990 crates sent to the Cool Stores for shipment, 563 crates (equal to 11J per cent.) were graded finest, 3166 crates (equal to 63J per cent.) first (92-92 J

“The factory and plant have been well maintained, and are in good repair for the coming season. The factory continues to be efficiently managed by Mr A. Beange. The directors wish to thank Mr Beange and his staff for the satisfactory manner in which they have discharged their duties. The directors recommend that no dividend be paid in share capital. They also recommend that the sum of £54/2/10 be paid in reduction of the Bank Loan Account of £l3OO.

“The director retiring by rotation is Mr A. Gould, who is eligible for reelection. Mr J. Campbell has expressed a desire to retire, and his position will require to be filled for a period of two years. The directors desire to thank Mr Campbell for his valuable services during his long term as a director. The company’s auditor, Mr C. W. Francis, F.P.A. (N.Z.) offers himself for reappointment.”

BLUFF NEWS

PERSONAL At a meeting of the Bluff Local Disputes Committee, the chairman, Mr P. L. Hodge, referred to the retirement of the stationmaster at Bluff, Mr L. E. B. Edwards, and said that for eight and a-half years Mr Edwards had served as a member of the committee. Mr J. Cameron, secretary of the Bluff Waterside Workers’ Union, endorsed the chairman’s remarks and, on behalf of the citizens of Bluff, expressed his regret at the projected departure of Mr Edwards and family.

THE TIDES

HIGH WATER (N.Z. Mean Time) Thursday, August 22

Friday, August 23

Saturday, August 24

C...' _ " _ > THE SUN (N.Z. Mean Time)

Invercargill 4.53 a.m. 5.12 p.m. Bluff 4.12 a.m. 4.31 p.m. Riverton 3.12 a.m. 3.31 p.m Oreti Beach 3.21 a.m. 3.4G p.m.

Invercargill 5.32 a.m. 5.52 p.m. Bluff 4.51 a.m. 5.11 p.m. Riverton 3.51 a.m. 4.11 p.m. Oreti Beach 4.00 a.m. 4.20 p.m.

Invercargill ' 6.17 a.m. 6.44 p.m. Bluff 5.36 a.m. 6.03 p.m. Riverton 4.36 a.m. 5.03 p.m. Oreti Beach 4.45 a.m. 5.12 p.m.

Date Rises Sets August 22 7.07 a.m. 5.35 p.m. August 23 7.06 a.m. 5.36 p.m. August 24 7.04 a.m. 5.36 p.m.