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	\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-17.50910767369478,146.0036952708505 17.50910° S, 146.00369° E]		\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-17.50910767369478,146.0036952708505 17.50910° S, 146.00369° E]
	\| region = [[Northern Region]]		\| region = [[Northern Region]]
	\| lga = [[Cassowary Regional Council]]		\| lga = [[Cassowary Coast Regional Council]]
	\| established = 1885 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1885}} years ago)		\| established = 1885 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1885}} years ago)
	\| closed = 1987 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1987}} years ago)		\| closed = 1987 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1987}} years ago)
	\| owner = [[CSR Sugar]]		\| owner = [[CSR Sugar]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
	\| crush = 900,000 tonnes average crush prior to closure		\| crush = 900,000 tonnes (average crush prior to closure)
	}}		}}
	~~The~~ Goondi Sugar Mill was a sugar cane processing facility located on the North Johnstone River near Innisfail in Far North Queensland. Established by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR) in the late 19th century, it played a central role in the development of the Johnstone River district. The mill operated for just over a century before closing in 1987 as part of an industry rationalisation.<ref name="GoondiClosure">The Canberra Times. "CSR to close Goondi mill". 23 July 1986.</ref>		'''Goondi Sugar Mill''' was a sugar cane processing facility located on the North Johnstone River near [[Innisfail]] in [[Far North Queensland]]. Established by the [[Colonial Sugar Refining Company]] (CSR) in the late 19th century, it played a central role in the development of the Johnstone River district. The mill operated for just over a century before closing in 1987 as part of an industry rationalisation.<ref name="GoondiClosure">The Canberra Times. "CSR to close Goondi mill". 23 July 1986.</ref>

	=== Establishment ~~and Early Years (1880 to 1900)~~ ===		== History ==
	Following the discovery of the rich alluvial soils of the Johnstone River valley, ~~the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (~~CSR) selected land in the area around 1880 and 1881. The company sought to expand its sugar production capabilities in North Queensland, following the establishment of similar mills such as Homebush and Victoria.		=== Establishment ===
			Following the discovery of the rich alluvial soils of the Johnstone River valley, CSR selected land in the area around 1880 and 1881. The company sought to expand its sugar production capabilities in North Queensland, following the establishment of similar mills such as [[Homebush Mill\|Homebush]] and [[Victoria Mill\|Victoria]].

	Construction ~~of the mill~~ began in the early 1880s~~. The~~ site ~~was~~ named Goondi~~, which is believed to be an Indigenous term, though the exact origin is debated~~. The mill commenced its first crushing season in 1885. During these early years, the region was heavily reliant on river transport. Sugar was loaded onto lighters and transported down the Johnstone River to coastal steamers for export.		Construction began in the early 1880s at a site named Goondi. The mill commenced its first crushing season in 1885. During these early years, the region was heavily reliant on river transport. Sugar was loaded onto lighters and transported down the Johnstone River to coastal steamers for export.

	=== ~~Labour and~~ Social History ===		=== Social History ===
	The initial workforce at Goondi relied heavily on indentured South Sea Islander labour~~, historically referred to as Kanakas~~. These labourers cleared the dense rainforest scrub and cultivated the first cane fields under difficult tropical conditions.<ref name="SouthSea">National Archives of Australia. "South Sea Islander labourers". https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/immigration-and-citizenship/south-sea-islander-labourers</ref>		The initial workforce at Goondi relied heavily on indentured South Sea Islander labour. These labourers cleared the dense rainforest scrub and cultivated the first cane fields under difficult tropical conditions.<ref name="SouthSea">National Archives of Australia. "South Sea Islander labourers". https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/immigration-and-citizenship/south-sea-islander-labourers</ref>

	Following the ~~Federation of Australia in 1901 and the subsequent~~ introduction of the ''Pacific Island Labourers Act'', the industry ~~was forced~~ to ~~transition away from indentured labour~~. This led to a significant influx of ~~European~~ immigrants ~~to the district~~, particularly from Italy. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Innisfail and Goondi areas had one of the highest concentrations of Italian settlers in Australia~~, many of whom became prominent cane farmers and cutters~~.		Following the introduction of the ''Pacific Island Labourers Act 1901'', the industry transitioned to a European workforce. This led to a significant influx of immigrants, particularly from Italy. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Innisfail and Goondi areas had one of the highest concentrations of Italian settlers in Australia.

	=== ~~Infrastructure~~ and ~~Transport~~ ===		=== Closure and Ownership Clarification ===
	~~The Goondi Mill utilised an extensive system of cane tramways to transport harvested cane from the fields to the mill. The network was built to a gauge of 610 mm (2 ft).~~ In the ~~initial years~~, the ~~mill also relied on river transport to bring cane from farms located along the riverbanks, but rail eventually became the dominant mode~~ of ~~transport~~.		In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987 following the conclusion of the 1986 crushing season.

	The ~~tramway network linked the mill to the developing township of Geraldton (later renamed Innisfail~~ in ~~1910). A significant engineering feature was the bridge over~~ the ~~North Johnstone River, which allowed the tramway to access cane from the southern side~~ of the ~~river.~~

	~~=== Weather and Challenges ===~~
	Like all mills in the cyclone prone north, Goondi faced severe weather events. The cyclone of 1918 caused catastrophic damage to the Innisfail district. The mill buildings and workers' accommodation suffered extensive damage, and the surrounding cane crop was largely destroyed. The mill was rebuilt and continued to operate, modernising its equipment throughout the mid 20th century to handle increased crushing ~~rates~~.

	~~=== Closure and Ownership Clarification ===~~		Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by [[Bundaberg Sugar]] prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end.<ref name="CSRArchives">Australian National University Archives, ''CSR Limited Goondi Mill Records 1884–1987''.</ref> The confusion likely stems from the later history of the region, where Bundaberg Sugar acquired the neighbouring [[Babinda Mill]] (1989) and [[Mourilyan Mill]] (2001), eventually consolidating the district.
	In the ~~1980s~~, the ~~Queensland sugar industry underwent a period~~ of ~~significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability~~. ~~The~~ Goondi ~~Sugar~~ Mill ~~ceased operations in 1987 following~~ the ~~conclusion~~ of the ~~1986 crushing season~~.

	~~Contrary to some secondary sources that claim~~ the mill was ~~taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior~~ to ~~closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained~~ the ~~owner~~ and ~~operator of~~ the ~~mill until~~ the ~~very end~~.<ref name="~~CSRArchives~~">~~Australian National University Archives~~, ~~''CSR Limited Goondi Mill Records 1884–1987''~~.</ref> ~~The closure~~ was the ~~result of~~ a ~~direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district. The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems~~ from the ~~fact that Bundaberg Sugar had acquired~~ the ~~Babinda Mill in 1972. Since a significant~~ portion of Goondi's cane ~~was diverted to the Bundaberg owned Babinda Mill~~, ~~this may have led to the historical shorthand that the company took over the Goondi operations~~.		Upon the mill's closure, the cane supply area was rezoned. The cane was officially redistributed to the Babinda Mill (located to the north) and the Mourilyan Sugar Mill (located to the east).<ref name="Hansard1987A">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 1987, p. 1163.</ref> This decision was controversial at the time, as the [[South Johnstone Mill]] (then a cooperative) was excluded from the redistribution plan despite its proximity to the southern portion of the Goondi cane area.<ref name="Hansard1987B">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 9 April 1987, p. 1651.</ref>

	~~Upon the mill's closure, the cane supply area was rezoned.~~ The cane ~~was officially redistributed~~ to ~~the '''Babinda Mill'''~~ (~~located to the north) and the '''Mourilyan Sugar Mill''' (located to the east~~).~~<ref name="Hansard1987A">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 1987, p. 1163.</ref> This decision was controversial at~~ the ~~time, as the '''South Johnstone Mill''' was excluded from the redistribution plan~~, ~~despite its proximity to~~ the ~~southern portion of the Goondi cane area.<ref name="Hansard1987B">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 9 April 1987, p. 1651~~.~~</ref>~~		== Infrastructure ==
			=== Tramway ===
			The Goondi Mill utilised an extensive system of cane tramways built to a gauge of 610 mm (2 ft). While the mill originally relied on river transport for cane delivery, rail eventually became the dominant mode.

	~~Upon closure,~~ the mill ~~infrastructure~~ was ~~demolished. The site is located near~~ the ~~present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas~~ of ~~Innisfail~~.		The tramway network linked the mill to the developing township of [[Innisfail]] (formerly Geraldton). A significant engineering feature was the bridge over the North Johnstone River, which allowed the tramway to access cane from the southern side of the river.

	== Location ==		== Location ==
	<display_map>~~Goondi Sugar Mill~~, ~~Goondi, QLD~~</display_map>		<display_map>-17.50910, 146.00369</display_map>

	== Rollingstock ==		== Rollingstock ==

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	In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987 following the conclusion of the 1986 crushing season.		In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987 following the conclusion of the 1986 crushing season.

	Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end.<ref name="CSRArchives">Australian National University Archives, ''CSR Limited Goondi Mill Records 1884–1987''.</ref> The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district.		Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end.<ref name="CSRArchives">Australian National University Archives, ''CSR Limited Goondi Mill Records 1884–1987''.</ref> The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district. The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the fact that Bundaberg Sugar had acquired the Babinda Mill in 1972. Since a significant portion of Goondi's cane was diverted to the Bundaberg owned Babinda Mill, this may have led to the historical shorthand that the company took over the Goondi operations.

	Upon the mill's closure, the cane supply area was rezoned. The cane was officially redistributed to the '''Babinda Mill''' (located to the north) and the '''Mourilyan Sugar Mill''' (located to the east).<ref name="Hansard1987A">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 1987, p. 1163.</ref> This decision was controversial at the time, as the '''South Johnstone Mill''' was excluded from the redistribution plan, despite its proximity to the southern portion of the Goondi cane area.<ref name="Hansard1987B">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 9 April 1987, p. 1651.</ref>		Upon the mill's closure, the cane supply area was rezoned. The cane was officially redistributed to the '''Babinda Mill''' (located to the north) and the '''Mourilyan Sugar Mill''' (located to the east).<ref name="Hansard1987A">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 1987, p. 1163.</ref> This decision was controversial at the time, as the '''South Johnstone Mill''' was excluded from the redistribution plan, despite its proximity to the southern portion of the Goondi cane area.<ref name="Hansard1987B">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 9 April 1987, p. 1651.</ref>

	The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the fact that Bundaberg Sugar had acquired the Babinda Mill in 1972. Since a significant portion of Goondi's cane was diverted to the Bundaberg owned Babinda Mill, this may have led to the historical shorthand that the company took over the Goondi operations.

	Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.		Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.

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	=== Closure and Ownership Clarification ===		=== Closure and Ownership Clarification ===
	In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987.		In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987 following the conclusion of the 1986 crushing season.

	Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end. The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district.		Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end.<ref name="CSRArchives">Australian National University Archives, ''CSR Limited Goondi Mill Records 1884–1987''.</ref> The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district.

	~~The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the later history of the region. Following~~ the closure, the cane supply was redistributed to the ~~neighbouring South Johnstone~~ Mill and Mourilyan Mill. ~~While~~ Bundaberg Sugar ~~did acquire~~ the ~~nearby~~ Babinda Mill in ~~1989 and Mourilyan~~ Mill ~~in 2001~~, Goondi ~~was purely a CSR asset at the time of its closure~~.		Upon the mill's closure, the cane supply area was rezoned. The cane was officially redistributed to the '''Babinda Mill''' (located to the north) and the '''Mourilyan Sugar Mill''' (located to the east).<ref name="Hansard1987A">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 1987, p. 1163.</ref> This decision was controversial at the time, as the '''South Johnstone Mill''' was excluded from the redistribution plan, despite its proximity to the southern portion of the Goondi cane area.<ref name="Hansard1987B">Queensland Parliamentary Debates, Legislative Assembly, 9 April 1987, p. 1651.</ref>

			The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the fact that Bundaberg Sugar had acquired the Babinda Mill in 1972. Since a significant portion of Goondi's cane was diverted to the Bundaberg owned Babinda Mill, this may have led to the historical shorthand that the company took over the Goondi operations.

	Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.		Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.
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			== References ==
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	\| lga = [[Cassowary Regional Council]]		\| lga = [[Cassowary Regional Council]]
	\| established = 1885		\| established = 1885 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1885}} years ago)
	\| closed = 1987		\| closed = 1987 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1987}} years ago)
	\| owner = [[CSR Sugar]]		\| owner = [[CSR Sugar]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)

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	\| owner = [[~~MCSR~~ Sugar]]		\| owner = [[CSR Sugar]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
	\| crush = 900,000 tonnes average crush prior to closure		\| crush = 900,000 tonnes average crush prior to closure

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	}}The Goondi Sugar Mill was a sugar cane processing facility located on the North Johnstone River near Innisfail in Far North Queensland. Established by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR) in the late 19th century, it played a central role in the development of the Johnstone River district. The mill operated for just over a century before closing in 1987 as part of an industry rationalisation.		}}
			The Goondi Sugar Mill was a sugar cane processing facility located on the North Johnstone River near Innisfail in Far North Queensland. Established by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR) in the late 19th century, it played a central role in the development of the Johnstone River district. The mill operated for just over a century before closing in 1987 as part of an industry rationalisation.<ref name="GoondiClosure">The Canberra Times. "CSR to close Goondi mill". 23 July 1986.</ref>

	=== Establishment and Early Years (1880 to 1900) ===		=== Establishment and Early Years (1880 to 1900) ===
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	=== Labour and Social History ===		=== Labour and Social History ===
	The initial workforce at Goondi relied heavily on indentured South Sea Islander labour, historically referred to as Kanakas. These labourers cleared the dense rainforest scrub and cultivated the first cane fields under difficult tropical conditions.		The initial workforce at Goondi relied heavily on indentured South Sea Islander labour, historically referred to as Kanakas. These labourers cleared the dense rainforest scrub and cultivated the first cane fields under difficult tropical conditions.<ref name="SouthSea">National Archives of Australia. "South Sea Islander labourers". https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/immigration-and-citizenship/south-sea-islander-labourers</ref>

	Following the Federation of Australia in 1901 and the subsequent introduction of the ~~White Australia policy~~, the industry was forced to transition away from indentured labour. This led to a significant influx of European immigrants to the district, particularly from Italy. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Innisfail and Goondi areas had one of the ~~high~~ concentrations of Italian settlers in Australia, many of whom became prominent cane farmers and cutters.		Following the Federation of Australia in 1901 and the subsequent introduction of the ''Pacific Island Labourers Act'', the industry was forced to transition away from indentured labour. This led to a significant influx of European immigrants to the district, particularly from Italy. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Innisfail and Goondi areas had one of the highest concentrations of Italian settlers in Australia, many of whom became prominent cane farmers and cutters.

	=== Infrastructure and Transport ===		=== Infrastructure and Transport ===
	The Goondi Mill utilised an extensive system of cane tramways to transport harvested cane from the fields to the mill. The network was built to a gauge of 610 mm (~~two feet~~). In the initial years, the mill also relied on river transport to bring cane from farms located along the riverbanks, but rail eventually became the dominant mode of transport.		The Goondi Mill utilised an extensive system of cane tramways to transport harvested cane from the fields to the mill. The network was built to a gauge of 610 mm (2 ft). In the initial years, the mill also relied on river transport to bring cane from farms located along the riverbanks, but rail eventually became the dominant mode of transport.

	The tramway network linked the mill to the developing township of Geraldton (later renamed Innisfail in 1910). A significant engineering feature was the bridge over the North Johnstone River, which allowed the tramway to access cane from the southern side of the river.		The tramway network linked the mill to the developing township of Geraldton (later renamed Innisfail in 1910). A significant engineering feature was the bridge over the North Johnstone River, which allowed the tramway to access cane from the southern side of the river.
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	In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987.		In the 1980s, the Queensland sugar industry underwent a period of significant restructuring and rationalisation to maintain economic viability. The Goondi Sugar Mill ceased operations in 1987.

	Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end. The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations.		Contrary to some secondary sources that claim the mill was taken over by Bundaberg Sugar prior to closure, primary records confirm that CSR Limited remained the owner and operator of the mill until the very end. The closure was the result of a direct application by CSR to rationalise their operations in the Innisfail district.

	The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the ~~redistribution~~ of the cane supply ~~after the mill closed. The cane that previously supplied Goondi~~ was ~~diverted~~ to neighbouring ~~mills, including~~ the Babinda Mill, ~~which~~ was ~~owned by Bundaberg Sugar~~ at the time~~. This absorption~~ of ~~the cane supply by a Bundaberg Sugar owned asset may have led to the historical shorthand that the company took over the Goondi operations~~.		The confusion regarding Bundaberg Sugar likely stems from the later history of the region. Following the closure, the cane supply was redistributed to the neighbouring South Johnstone Mill and Mourilyan Mill. While Bundaberg Sugar did acquire the nearby Babinda Mill in 1989 and Mourilyan Mill in 2001, Goondi was purely a CSR asset at the time of its closure.

	Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.		Upon closure, the mill infrastructure was demolished. The site is located near the present day Goondi Hill and Goondi Bend areas of Innisfail.