Babinda Sugar Mill
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| Babinda Sugar Mill | |
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 Photo of the mill, which was active from 1915 to 2011 | |
 Interactive map of the Babinda Sugar Mill area | |
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| Location | Babinda, Queensland, Australia |
The Babinda Sugar Mill was a sugar mill that operated in Babinda, Queensland, Australia from 1915 to 2011. The site of the mill is owned by MSF Sugar and is located next to the Bruce Highway.[1]
Background
Sugar cane production became a staple crop in the Far North Queensland, making it necessary for there to be a means of refining the product. The sugar industry was the primary source of economic stability and growth in the local area and was described as being a “foundation industry” for local economics.[2]
Activities of the sugar mill were important in overall discussions about the economics of both the local area and wider economy.[3][4] The mill closed on 23 February 2011.
Operations
The Babinda Sugar Mill opened on 15 September 1915[5] but some operations and building of the mill had begun in 1914.[6] The address of the Babinda Mill was on the Bruce Hwy, Babinda, Queensland.[7]
It was a source of food and employment for nearly a decade and important for the local area and great Australian food industry. As part of the Bundaberg Sugar Ltd reports are available from the Queensland government.[7]