FREEZING WORKS FOR WAIKATO.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3015, 10 November 1891, Page 2

FREEZING WORKS FOR WAIKATO.

Several times during his recent visit to Waikato in connection with his dairying business, Mr Henry Reynolds, of the enteiurisiog firm of Messrs Reynolds and Co., referred to plans which he had with him for freezing works, which would bo amply suited for the requirements of the Waiktao, and which could be erected at a cost of £3000. At the time he mentioned that Hamilton would bo the most suitable place, and in that he was supported in all parts of the district by most of those who would be benefitted by the erection of such works. Messrs Coates and Metcalfe, fully recognising the advantage to be gained by the erection of suitable freezing works in Waikato, entered into negotiations with Mr Reynolds on the subject, the site suggested by them as being best adapted for the purpose being on Mr Coates' farm. The position i* one of the most central iu Waikato, being situated on the Te Arolia railway line, just outside the Hamilton Borough boundary, and ou roads connected directly with the Cambridge, Piako, and Hukunui districts. Works capable of freezing 400 sheep per day will he erected, with a storage capacity of 8000 carcases. Mr Metcalfe has gone down South to inspect various freezing works there. On his return, the erection of the works will be put in hand at once, and it is expected that freezing operations will be commenced in about nine months from now. Iu addition to the central position of the site procured, it has other advantages, a good supply of water being obtainable at a depth of about 12 feet and splendid paddocking available in the immediate vicinity. In connectiou "Tith the works, of course the usual minor industries—such as manure works, etc.—will be established, giving employment, it is cxpected, to over twenty hands. Beef, poultry, and other similar articles will be treated, in addition, of course, to the usual products of Messrs Reynolds and Co.'s factories. The cost of putting the frozen carcases into the ship's bottom will be considerably less than those ruling at present, there being less handling necessary. A siding will be erected at the works, and trucks capable of carrying 200 carcases will take the numerous products direct from the works to the ship's side. We wish the undertaking the success which it certainly deserves to be, and feel sure that it will be greatly to the advantage of all Waikato settlers to sup. port if.