the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Lands and Agriculture;
the expression “the Company” means the Dairy Disposal Company, Limited;
the word “society” means a society registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893, having for its object the manufacture of butter, cream or other dairy product;
the expression “the Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland; and
the expression “creamery” includes any factory or plant for the manufacture of milk products or by-products or any crude milk collecting station or depot.