Mossman Sugar Mill Opens in 1897 with 33 Suppliers
Mossman celebrates the mid Aug 23 1897 opening with chairman Mossman ionston and W H Buchanan among early cane suppliers. The mill began with 2 500 tons of Bt sugar produced, using British and Australian machinery and 150 cane suppliers including Crawford Muntz and W H Buchanan. The Port Douglas Mossman tramway opened Aug 1 1900, built by the Douglas Shire Council as part of local expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil
Messrs
W. Hi. Buchanan
Thos
Wilson
Muntz Bros
Crawford
John Pejuate
FW Barnard
D, O'Brien
Thomson Low
Johnston
Sear
J. D, Johnston
R. Ogones
Jas
Reynolds
Senr
W Mackay
Millquin
Quernsland National Bank
A.U S.N
Bundaberg
Messrs. E
A. J. Crees
M. C Graham
Crawford and Muntz
Drumsara Sugar Coy Ltd
W. HL Buchanan
Port Douglas-Mossman
Douglas Shire
Mossman
Port Douglas
Andreassen
Cairns
M. S. Sins
Mossman District Sees Growth and Plans for Future Trade
A Mossman district report highlights JRE three trades and a strong mill plant led by C May with H W Den Ford and H M Mackay. It notes Exchange Hotel prosperity, six schools, hospital site, new bridges, and a rising sugar industry aided by local families and investors. Shops, transport, and scenic routes around Mossman, Miallo, and Port Douglas are described as key to future district trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jre
C. May
H.W. Denford
H. M. Mackay
T. Kilepatrick
A. Liccas-Hughes
Queensland
Tate Fergus O'Ryme
Tort Douglas
Saltwater
Mossman Sugar Industry Sees Growth Amidst District Upgrades
The Mossman district emerges from wartime limits with rising cane and sugar output. The Mossman mill now aims to reach higher capacity, aided by new plant efficiency measures and leadership from General Manager C J Crees, while local firms like Jack and Newell advance commercial services. The region also plans hospital expansion with a new reinforced concrete facility and a major veterinary and retail infrastructure upgrade under contractor J I Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Cane Prices Board
Rnrhere Feepl
Dai
Sisere
Queensland
Cane Prices Board
Mossman
Rch Daintrée
Fertie Mossman Valley
Cairns
C.J. Crees
Dnaseiti
Youl
Hi Ebiet
A. J Crees
Cochrane
Hays
Crees
Iin
Maseman
Cer Crees
Jack and Newell
Fim
Tte
John Newell
W. P. Jottes
Mossiaan
Socabora District Boys
Port Douglas and Cairns Rivalry Over Dredging and Road Plans
A Cairns reader recalls the long debate over whether Port Douglas or Cairns town site benefits from dredging and a new coast road. The piece argues Port Douglas has scenic merit and a hospital at risk, while urging retention of Port Douglas Hospital until the coast road opens. It highlights Port Douglas governance, industry, and the need to link to Cairns and southern lines for growth and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miallo
Cairns
Gaast
Port Douglas
Port Donglay
Mossman District
Cyelones
Douglas
Normanton
Mervitia
Hayles
Douglas-Mossinien
Massiman
Daintree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack & Newell
Mee Ap Cairns
Mareeba
Fort Douglas
Mr. Garnet
Mt. Molloy
Chillagoe
Ereichunk
McKenna
Proprietress
Lunn
Luan
Ford Motor Dealer and Sales Service
E. J. O’brien
Exchange Hotel
The
Exchange
H. N. McKenna
Mossman State
Wasley
C. J. Crees
Mossman Mill
School of Arts
Ae C. J. Crees
Yenient
Mossman Centre
Local Hospitals Board
Namile
E. J. O'Brien
FL JO Brict
Will Comipaus
Tie Vonsiage
O'Brien
Amon
Mill
C. F. Jempen
C. F. Jensen
Boante
Syndicate Valley
Mossman-Daintree Road
Mossman-Daintree
W. E. Kelly
Atherton
Dromford
Palm Beach
Raymond J9. Rex
Rex
Pringles
Cocos
Q.N. Bank
Utcog
Banke
Oshorsie
Merrill
National Bank
Q.A.T
Henry Andersen
Nate
Henry
Port Douglas Hosital
Sword
Gordonvale
Drumsara
W. 5
TRO
Mill Personnel
M. C. Graham
Mossman Butchering Company
Meman Butchering Company
Townsville
J. I Riley
J. Jr. Riley
Mr Riley
Riley
Lunn’s
Ford
Vounn
Mossman Central Sugar Mill
Rutherford Bros
Mossman Butchering Co
H. W. Denford
J. J. Riley
C.P.S
Ste
Port
H. A. Nielson
Lord Stonehaven
Mr. Nielson
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