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	\| image = Kalamia Sugar Mill, 1901.JPG		\| image = Kalamia Sugar Mill, 1901.JPG
	\| caption = Kalamia Sugar Mill. 1901.		\| caption = Kalamia Sugar Mill. 1901.
	\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-19.523764107533456,147.41603264468927 19.52376° S, ~~144~~.41603° E]		\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-19.523764107533456,147.41603264468927 19.52376° S, 147.41603° E]
	\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region \| Burdekin]]		\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region \| Burdekin]]
	\| lga = [[Burdekin Shire Council]]		\| lga = [[Burdekin Shire Council]]
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	\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar]]		\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
	\| crush = 1,500,000 tonnes average		\| crush = 1,500,000 tonnes (seasonal average)
	}}Kalamia Mill ~~was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired~~ a ~~large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The~~ mill ~~was constructed~~ near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately ~~seven~~ kilometres north of the ~~present day town~~ of ~~Ayr~~.		}}
			'''Kalamia Sugar Mill''' is a sugar mill located near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately 7 kilometres north of [[Ayr]], [[Queensland]]. It was established in 1882 and is currently owned by [[Wilmar Sugar]]. While it is the smallest of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin region, it remains a highly efficient factory with a reputation for quality production.

	~~Crushing operations commenced in 1883. Unlike many early mills that produced raw brown sugar,~~ Kalamia ~~quickly gained a reputation for high quality production. In 1885, the mill~~ was ~~awarded first prize for its white sugar at~~ the ~~Mauritius Exhibition~~, a ~~significant achievement given~~ the ~~prominence of~~ the ~~sugar industry~~ in ~~Mauritius at the time~~.		== History ==
			=== Establishment ===
			Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. Crushing operations commenced in 1883.

	~~The Young brothers were instrumental in the development of the district. They sponsored~~ early ~~settlers to the region to secure~~ a ~~workforce and expand cane supply~~. ~~During the late 19th century~~, the mill ~~operated successfully~~, ~~although like other~~ Burdekin ~~mills, it relied heavily on spear irrigation systems (pioneered by John Drysdale~~ of ~~Pioneer Mill) to combat~~ the ~~dry climate~~.		Unlike many early mills that produced raw brown sugar, Kalamia quickly gained a reputation for high quality production. In 1885, the mill was awarded first prize for its white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition, a significant achievement given the prominence of the sugar industry in Mauritius at the time.<ref name="KalamiaHistory">Burdekin Shire Council. "Heritage of the Burdekin".</ref>

	===~~= Australian Estates Era (1920 to 1975) =~~===		The Young brothers were instrumental in the development of the district, sponsoring early settlers to secure a workforce. During the late 19th century, the mill relied heavily on spear irrigation systems to combat the dry climate.
	In the 1920s, ~~the mill~~ ownership transitioned to the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited (later known as Australian Estates). During this period, the company sought to consolidate its sugar interests. In a major expansion project during the mid 1920s, the company closed their Palms Mill in the Mackay district and transported much of its machinery to the Burdekin to duplicate and upgrade the Kalamia factory.
			=== Operational History ===
			In the 1920s, ownership transitioned to the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited (later known as Australian Estates). During this period, the company sought to consolidate its sugar interests. In a major expansion project during the mid 1920s, the company closed their [[Palms Mill]] in the [[Mackay]] district and transported much of its machinery to the Burdekin to duplicate and upgrade the Kalamia factory.

	This expansion allowed Kalamia to significantly increase its crushing rate. By the late 1930s, the mill was crushing over 250,000 tonnes of cane per season, a massive increase from the 45,000 tonnes processed in 1920.		This expansion allowed Kalamia to significantly increase its crushing rate. By the late 1930s, the mill was crushing over 250,000 tonnes of cane per season, a massive increase from the 45,000 tonnes processed in 1920.

	===~~= CSR and Wilmar Era (1975 to Present) =~~===		=== Ownership ===
	In 1975, CSR Limited acquired Australian Estates, bringing Kalamia Mill into the CSR portfolio. This acquisition consolidated CSR's dominance in the Queensland sugar industry, adding Kalamia to its existing Burdekin assets.		In 1975, [[CSR]] Limited acquired Australian Estates, bringing Kalamia Mill into the CSR portfolio. This acquisition consolidated CSR's dominance in the Queensland sugar industry, adding Kalamia to its existing Burdekin assets.

	~~Under~~ CSR~~, the mill continued~~ to ~~modernise~~. ~~The cane railway network was integrated with neighbouring mills to improve efficiency. While~~ Kalamia ~~uses a 610 mm (two foot) gauge network, it is connected to~~ the ~~neighbouring Invicta Mill and Pioneer Mill systems via a dual gauge section of track, allowing for~~ the ~~transfer of cane and locomotives between mill areas during breakdowns or wet weather events~~.		In 2010, CSR sold its sugar division (Sucrogen) to [[Wilmar International]]. Today, Kalamia operates as one of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin region.

	~~In 2010, CSR sold its sugar division~~ (~~Sucrogen~~) to ~~Wilmar International~~. ~~Today, Kalamia~~ operates ~~as one of~~ the ~~four Wilmar mills in~~ the ~~Burdekin region~~.		== Infrastructure ==
			=== Tramway ===
			The mill is serviced by an extensive 610 mm (2 ft) gauge tramway network that brings cane from the surrounding farms.
			* '''Network Integration:''' The network is unique in that it connects to the [[Pioneer Mill]] system (which uses 1067 mm gauge) via a dual gauge rail link. This interoperability allows the Burdekin mills to balance their crushing loads.
			* '''Rolling Stock:''' The locomotive fleet operates on the standard 610 mm gauge, distinguishing it from the wider gauge fleet at Pioneer.

	==== ~~Infrastructure and Technical details ====~~		== Production Statistics ==
	~~Kalamia is the smallest of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin but remains a highly efficient factory. It is situated in a rural setting near the Lilliesmere Lagoon.~~		Kalamia Mill produces raw sugar which is transported by rail to the [[Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal]] for export.
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	The mill is serviced by an extensive 610 mm gauge tramway network that brings cane from the surrounding farms. The network is unique in that it connects to the Pioneer Mill system (which uses 1067 mm gauge) via a dual gauge rail link. This interoperability allows the Burdekin mills to balance their crushing loads.		! Statistic
			! Value
	Kalamia Mill produces raw sugar which is transported by rail to the Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal for export.		\|-
			\| Average Annual Crush
	~~==== Statistics ====~~		\| 1,500,000 tonnes
			\|-
	* Average Annual Crush: 1~~.5 million~~ tonnes ~~of sugarcane~~		\| Average Sugar Production
			\| 230,000 tonnes
	* Average Sugar Production: 230,000 tonnes ~~of raw sugar per season~~		\|-
			\| Railway Gauge
	* Railway Gauge: 610 mm (~~two~~ ft)		\| 610 mm (2 ft)
			\|}
	* Status: Operational

	~~==== Significant Dates ====~~

	* 1882: Mill established by Charles and John Young.

	* 1883: First crushing season.

	* 1885: Won first prize for white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition.

	* 1925: Major expansion using machinery from the closed Palms Mill (Mackay).

	* 1975: CSR Limited acquires Australian Estates and takes ownership of Kalamia.

	* 2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.

	== Location ==		== Location ==
	<display_map>-19.~~5244~~, 147.~~4163~~</display_map>		<display_map>-19.52376, 147.41603</display_map>

	== Rollingstock ==		== Rollingstock ==
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			== References ==
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	}}~~Establishment and Early Years (1882 to 1920)~~ Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The mill was constructed near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately seven kilometres north of the present day town of Ayr.		}}Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The mill was constructed near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately seven kilometres north of the present day town of Ayr.

	Crushing operations commenced in 1883. Unlike many early mills that produced raw brown sugar, Kalamia quickly gained a reputation for high quality production. In 1885, the mill was awarded first prize for its white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition, a significant achievement given the prominence of the sugar industry in Mauritius at the time.		Crushing operations commenced in 1883. Unlike many early mills that produced raw brown sugar, Kalamia quickly gained a reputation for high quality production. In 1885, the mill was awarded first prize for its white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition, a significant achievement given the prominence of the sugar industry in Mauritius at the time.

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	The Young brothers were instrumental in the development of the district. They sponsored early settlers to the region to secure a workforce and expand cane supply. During the late 19th century, the mill operated successfully, although like other Burdekin mills, it relied heavily on spear irrigation systems (pioneered by John Drysdale of Pioneer Mill) to combat the dry climate.		The Young brothers were instrumental in the development of the district. They sponsored early settlers to the region to secure a workforce and expand cane supply. During the late 19th century, the mill operated successfully, although like other Burdekin mills, it relied heavily on spear irrigation systems (pioneered by John Drysdale of Pioneer Mill) to combat the dry climate.

	Australian Estates Era (1920 to 1975) In the 1920s, the mill ownership transitioned to the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited (later known as Australian Estates). During this period, the company sought to consolidate its sugar interests. In a major expansion project during the mid 1920s, the company closed their Palms Mill in the Mackay district and transported much of its machinery to the Burdekin to duplicate and upgrade the Kalamia factory.		==== Australian Estates Era (1920 to 1975) ====
			In the 1920s, the mill ownership transitioned to the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited (later known as Australian Estates). During this period, the company sought to consolidate its sugar interests. In a major expansion project during the mid 1920s, the company closed their Palms Mill in the Mackay district and transported much of its machinery to the Burdekin to duplicate and upgrade the Kalamia factory.

	This expansion allowed Kalamia to significantly increase its crushing rate. By the late 1930s, the mill was crushing over 250,000 tonnes of cane per season, a massive increase from the 45,000 tonnes processed in 1920.		This expansion allowed Kalamia to significantly increase its crushing rate. By the late 1930s, the mill was crushing over 250,000 tonnes of cane per season, a massive increase from the 45,000 tonnes processed in 1920.

	CSR and Wilmar Era (1975 to Present) In 1975, CSR Limited acquired Australian Estates, bringing Kalamia Mill into the CSR portfolio. This acquisition consolidated CSR's dominance in the Queensland sugar industry, adding Kalamia to its existing Burdekin assets.		==== CSR and Wilmar Era (1975 to Present) ====
			In 1975, CSR Limited acquired Australian Estates, bringing Kalamia Mill into the CSR portfolio. This acquisition consolidated CSR's dominance in the Queensland sugar industry, adding Kalamia to its existing Burdekin assets.

	Under CSR, the mill continued to modernise. The cane railway network was integrated with neighbouring mills to improve efficiency. While Kalamia uses a 610 mm (two foot) gauge network, it is connected to the neighbouring Invicta Mill and Pioneer Mill systems via a dual gauge section of track, allowing for the transfer of cane and locomotives between mill areas during breakdowns or wet weather events.		Under CSR, the mill continued to modernise. The cane railway network was integrated with neighbouring mills to improve efficiency. While Kalamia uses a 610 mm (two foot) gauge network, it is connected to the neighbouring Invicta Mill and Pioneer Mill systems via a dual gauge section of track, allowing for the transfer of cane and locomotives between mill areas during breakdowns or wet weather events.
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	In 2010, CSR sold its sugar division (Sucrogen) to Wilmar International. Today, Kalamia operates as one of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin region.		In 2010, CSR sold its sugar division (Sucrogen) to Wilmar International. Today, Kalamia operates as one of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin region.

	Infrastructure and Technical details		==== Infrastructure and Technical details ====
	Kalamia is the smallest of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin but remains a highly efficient factory. It is situated in a rural setting near the Lilliesmere Lagoon.		Kalamia is the smallest of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin but remains a highly efficient factory. It is situated in a rural setting near the Lilliesmere Lagoon.

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	Kalamia Mill produces raw sugar which is transported by rail to the Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal for export.		Kalamia Mill produces raw sugar which is transported by rail to the Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal for export.

	Statistics		==== Statistics ====
	~~Average Annual Crush: 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane~~

	Average ~~Sugar Production~~: ~~230,000~~ tonnes of ~~raw sugar per season~~		* Average Annual Crush: 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane

	~~Railway Gauge~~: ~~610 mm (two ft)~~		* Average Sugar Production: 230,000 tonnes of raw sugar per season

	~~Status~~: ~~Operational~~		* Railway Gauge: 610 mm (two ft)

	~~Significant Dates~~		* Status: Operational
	~~1882~~: ~~Mill established by Charles and John Young.~~

	~~1883: First crushing season.~~		==== Significant Dates ====

	~~1885~~: ~~Won first prize for white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition~~.		* 1882: Mill established by Charles and John Young.

	~~1925~~: ~~Major expansion using machinery from the closed Palms Mill (Mackay)~~.		* 1883: First crushing season.

	~~1975~~: ~~CSR Limited acquires Australian Estates and takes ownership of Kalamia~~.		* 1885: Won first prize for white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition.

	2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.		* 1925: Major expansion using machinery from the closed Palms Mill (Mackay).

			* 1975: CSR Limited acquires Australian Estates and takes ownership of Kalamia.

			* 2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.

	== Location ==		== Location ==

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	== Location ==		== Location ==
	<display_map>~~Kalamia Sugar Mill~~, ~~Ayr, QLD~~</display_map>		<display_map>-19.5244, 147.4163</display_map>

	== Rollingstock ==		== Rollingstock ==

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	2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.		2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.

			== Location ==
			<display_map>Kalamia Sugar Mill, Ayr, QLD</display_map>

			== Rollingstock ==

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			\|db=locos
			\|from=locos
			\|where=current_mill LIKE "%Kalamia%" OR purchasing_mill LIKE "%Kalamia%"
			\|data=name=name,builder=builder,model=model,serial=serial_number,year=year,current_mill=current_mill,notes=notes
			}}

			<table class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;">
			<tr>
			<th>Name</th>
			<th>Builder</th>
			<th>Model</th>
			<th>Serial</th>
			<th>Year</th>
			<th>Current Mill</th>
			<th>Notes</th>
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	\| image = Kalamia Sugar Mill, 1901.JPG		\| image = Kalamia Sugar Mill, 1901.JPG
	\| caption = Kalamia Sugar Mill. 1901.		\| caption = Kalamia Sugar Mill. 1901.
	\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-18.~~525185684069758~~,~~146~~.~~33090836688496 18~~.~~52518°~~ S, ~~146~~.~~33090°~~ E]		\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-19.523764107533456,147.41603264468927 19.52376° S, 144.41603° E]
	\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region \| ~~Herbert River~~]]		\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region \| Burdekin]]
	\| lga = [[~~Hinchinbrook~~ Shire Council]]		\| lga = [[Burdekin Shire Council]]
	\| established = ~~1976~~ ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-~~1976~~}} years ago)		\| established = 1882 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1882}} years ago)
	\| closed =		\| closed =
	\| owner = [[Sugar ~~Terminals Limited \| STL~~]]		\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
	\| crush = ~~467~~,000 tonnes ~~raw sugar~~		\| crush = 1,500,000 tonnes average
	}}Establishment and Early Years (1882 to 1920) Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The mill was constructed near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately seven kilometres north of the present day town of Ayr.		}}Establishment and Early Years (1882 to 1920) Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The mill was constructed near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately seven kilometres north of the present day town of Ayr.

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	~~Operated~~ by Wilmar Sugar ~~Australia~~. ~~Opened in 1884~~.		{{Infobox Mill
			\| name = Kalamia Mill
			\| image = Kalamia Sugar Mill, 1901.JPG
			\| caption = Kalamia Sugar Mill. 1901.
			\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-18.525185684069758,146.33090836688496 18.52518° S, 146.33090° E]
			\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region \| Herbert River]]
			\| lga = [[Hinchinbrook Shire Council]]
			\| established = 1976 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1976}} years ago)
			\| closed =
			\| owner = [[Sugar Terminals Limited \| STL]]
			\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
			\| crush = 467,000 tonnes raw sugar
			}}Establishment and Early Years (1882 to 1920) Kalamia Mill was established in 1882 by the Scottish brothers Charles and John Young, who had acquired a large area of Crown land in the Burdekin delta known as the Kalamia Estate. The mill was constructed near the Lilliesmere Lagoon, approximately seven kilometres north of the present day town of Ayr.

			Crushing operations commenced in 1883. Unlike many early mills that produced raw brown sugar, Kalamia quickly gained a reputation for high quality production. In 1885, the mill was awarded first prize for its white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition, a significant achievement given the prominence of the sugar industry in Mauritius at the time.

			The Young brothers were instrumental in the development of the district. They sponsored early settlers to the region to secure a workforce and expand cane supply. During the late 19th century, the mill operated successfully, although like other Burdekin mills, it relied heavily on spear irrigation systems (pioneered by John Drysdale of Pioneer Mill) to combat the dry climate.

			Australian Estates Era (1920 to 1975) In the 1920s, the mill ownership transitioned to the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited (later known as Australian Estates). During this period, the company sought to consolidate its sugar interests. In a major expansion project during the mid 1920s, the company closed their Palms Mill in the Mackay district and transported much of its machinery to the Burdekin to duplicate and upgrade the Kalamia factory.

			This expansion allowed Kalamia to significantly increase its crushing rate. By the late 1930s, the mill was crushing over 250,000 tonnes of cane per season, a massive increase from the 45,000 tonnes processed in 1920.

			CSR and Wilmar Era (1975 to Present) In 1975, CSR Limited acquired Australian Estates, bringing Kalamia Mill into the CSR portfolio. This acquisition consolidated CSR's dominance in the Queensland sugar industry, adding Kalamia to its existing Burdekin assets.

			Under CSR, the mill continued to modernise. The cane railway network was integrated with neighbouring mills to improve efficiency. While Kalamia uses a 610 mm (two foot) gauge network, it is connected to the neighbouring Invicta Mill and Pioneer Mill systems via a dual gauge section of track, allowing for the transfer of cane and locomotives between mill areas during breakdowns or wet weather events.

			In 2010, CSR sold its sugar division (Sucrogen) to Wilmar International. Today, Kalamia operates as one of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin region.

			Infrastructure and Technical details
			Kalamia is the smallest of the four Wilmar mills in the Burdekin but remains a highly efficient factory. It is situated in a rural setting near the Lilliesmere Lagoon.

			The mill is serviced by an extensive 610 mm gauge tramway network that brings cane from the surrounding farms. The network is unique in that it connects to the Pioneer Mill system (which uses 1067 mm gauge) via a dual gauge rail link. This interoperability allows the Burdekin mills to balance their crushing loads.

			Kalamia Mill produces raw sugar which is transported by rail to the Townsville Bulk Sugar Terminal for export.

			Statistics
			Average Annual Crush: 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane

			Average Sugar Production: 230,000 tonnes of raw sugar per season

			Railway Gauge: 610 mm (two ft)

			Status: Operational

			Significant Dates
			1882: Mill established by Charles and John Young.

			1883: First crushing season.

			1885: Won first prize for white sugar at the Mauritius Exhibition.

			1925: Major expansion using machinery from the closed Palms Mill (Mackay).

			1975: CSR Limited acquires Australian Estates and takes ownership of Kalamia.

			2010: Ownership transfers to Wilmar Sugar.

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Operated by Wilmar Sugar Australia. Opened in 1884.