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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
4
Detailed overview of the Kaalia plantation’s cane farming practices, irrigation system, and reservoir capacity plus the plant’s extensive sugar milling facilities. Notes on labor, wages, housing, water and fuel provisions, and the cooperative plan for crops. Also outlines mill capacity, evaporators, belt drives, electricity, and storage, with officer names and local operations.
The text describes Maui as the second largest island in Hawaii with two circular volcanic mountain groups and extensive plantations. It notes abundant water from natural streams and wells, used to drive immense canals under streams. Kahului is the principal port for export and import, with Lahaina and Kabet nearby. Kahului harbor improvements boost its status as the most practical shipping point.
The Kahului Railroad shows a major expansion in Maui sugar industry with a three foot gauge system linking Kahului to Pala and Kihei, extending toward Hamakuaapoko. Plans include a five mile extension to deliver sugar directly from mills to Kahului for 1902 shipments, plus facilities to handle 24,000 bags daily, warehouses, wharves, barges, and ample labor camps.
Kihei Plant Co Ltd formed in February 1899 to cultivate 1000 acres in Kula Maui. 9 percent suitable for cane. lands owned in fee simple. Soils are loam and red, with strong irrigation. first cane planted December 1898 from 20 to 350 feet elevation. First crop being cut at the Hawaiian Commercial mill.
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