CRS SUGAR REFINERY HISTORY

Construction of the refinery commenced in October, 1928 on the active dairy known as Billy Goat Farm.  However, the factory was not ready to start producing sugar until May, 1930. Most of the workers were local people.  The refinery melted 16182 tons of raw sugar in its first year of production.

Read the full history of the CSR Sugar Refinery

With thanks to Merv Legg (past employee of CSR).

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