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	~~== Macknade Sugar Mill ==~~
	{{Infobox Mill		{{Infobox Mill
	\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill		\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill
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	\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-18.58893256950519,146.25890330150386 18.58893° S, 146.25890° E]		\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-18.58893256950519,146.25890330150386 18.58893° S, 146.25890° E]
	\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region\|Herbert River]]		\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region\|Herbert River]]
	\| lga = [[~~Hichinbrook~~ Shire Council]]		\| lga = [[Hinchinbrook Shire Council]]
	\| established = 1873 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1873}} years ago)		\| established = 1873 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1873}} years ago)
			\| closed =
	\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]		\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)
	\| crush = 1~~.5 million~~ tonnes (approx)		\| crush = 1,500,000 tonnes (approx)
	}}Macknade Mill holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating raw sugar mill in Queensland. ~~Situated on the banks of the Herbert River~~, it ~~has played~~ a central role in the development of the Ingham district ~~and the Australian sugar industry for over 150 years~~.		}}
			'''Macknade Sugar Mill''' is a sugar mill located on the banks of the [[Herbert River]], approximately 12 kilometres north-east of [[Ingham]], [[Queensland]]. It holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating raw sugar mill in Queensland. Currently owned by [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]], it plays a central role in the development of the Ingham district.

	=== ~~History~~ ===		== History ==
	The origins of the mill trace back to 1871 when the Neame brothers selected land on the banks of the Herbert River. They named their property Macknade after a family home in Kent, England.		=== Establishment ===
			The origins of the mill trace back to 1871 when the Neame brothers selected land on the banks of the Herbert River. They named their property Macknade after a family home in [[Kent]], England.<ref name="Macknade150">Wilmar Sugar. "Macknade Mill celebrates 150 years". 2023.</ref>

	~~'''Early Operations (1873 to 1896)'''~~ The Neame brothers constructed the original mill, which commenced its first crush in 1873. This early machinery was primitive by modern standards but established the viability of cane growing in the wet tropical climate of the Herbert River valley.		The Neame brothers constructed the original mill, which commenced its first crush in 1873. This early machinery was primitive by modern standards but established the viability of cane growing in the wet tropical climate of the Herbert River valley.

	In 1882, the property was sold to the Melbourne-based firm Fanning & Co. However, the new owners encountered financial difficulties during the economic downturns of the 1880s. Consequently, the Neame brothers resumed control of the estate in 1887 and continued operations.		=== Operational History ===
			In 1882, the property was sold to the Melbourne based firm Fanning & Co. However, the new owners encountered financial difficulties during the economic downturns of the 1880s. Consequently, the Neame brothers resumed control of the estate in 1887 and continued operations.

	~~'''The CSR Era (1897 to 2010)'''~~ A significant turning point occurred in 1897 when the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (CSR) purchased the mill. CSR possessed the capital and technical expertise required to modernise the facility. Under CSR ownership, Macknade ceased to operate as a plantation mill (where the mill owner grows the cane) and transitioned to the central mill system, processing cane from independent local growers.		A significant turning point occurred in 1897 when the [[Colonial Sugar Refining Company]] (CSR) purchased the mill. CSR possessed the capital and technical expertise required to modernise the facility. Under CSR ownership, Macknade ceased to operate as a plantation mill (where the mill owner grows the cane) and transitioned to the central mill system, processing cane from independent local growers.<ref name="CSR_History">CSR Limited. "History of Macknade Mill".</ref>

	Throughout the 20th century, the mill underwent extensive upgrades to increase crushing capacity and efficiency. This period also saw the expansion of the cane railway network, replacing river transport and horse-drawn drays.		Throughout the 20th century, the mill underwent extensive upgrades to increase crushing capacity and efficiency. This period also saw the expansion of the cane railway network, replacing river transport and horse drawn drays.

	~~'''Modern~~ Ownership ~~(2010 to Present)'''~~ In 2010, the sugar division of CSR (known as Sucrogen) was acquired by Wilmar International. The mill is now operated by Wilmar Sugar Australia. In 2023, Macknade celebrated its 150th year of operation, marking a century and a half of continuous sugar production.		=== Ownership ===
			In 2010, the sugar division of CSR (known as Sucrogen) was acquired by [[Wilmar International]]. The mill is now operated by Wilmar Sugar Australia. In 2023, Macknade celebrated its 150th year of operation, marking a century and a half of continuous sugar production.

	=== ~~Infrastructure and Operations~~ ===		== Infrastructure ==
	~~'''Milling'''~~ Macknade acts as one of two mills in the Herbert River district, the other being the Victoria Mill located east of Ingham. Macknade is the smaller of the two but remains a high-capacity factory. It employs a single milling train and processes cane 24 hours a day during the crushing season (typically June to November).		=== Milling ===
			Macknade acts as one of two mills in the Herbert River district, the other being the [[Victoria Mill]] located east of Ingham. Macknade is the smaller of the two but remains a high capacity factory. It employs a single milling train and processes cane 24 hours a day during the crushing season (typically June to November).

	~~'''Transport'''~~ The mill is serviced by an extensive 610 mm gauge tramway network that connects farms throughout the northern section of the Herbert River district. The network is integrated with the Victoria Mill system, allowing for the transfer of cane and locomotives between the two sites if required.		=== Tramway ===
			The mill is serviced by an extensive 610 mm (2 ft) gauge tramway network that connects farms throughout the northern section of the Herbert River district. The network is integrated with the Victoria Mill system, allowing for the transfer of cane and locomotives between the two sites if required.

	Raw sugar produced at Macknade is transported by rail to the Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal for export.		Raw sugar produced at Macknade is transported by rail to the [[Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal]] for export.

	==~~= Crushing~~ Statistics ===		== Production Statistics ==
	The mill typically processes approximately 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane annually, ~~producing around 190,000 tonnes of raw sugar~~.		The mill typically processes approximately 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane annually. The following table includes combined figures for the Herbert Region (Macknade and Victoria mills), as they are often reported jointly due to their integrated network.<ref name="WilmarStats">Wilmar Sugar Australia. "Production Statistics".</ref>

	~~Below are recent statistics for the Herbert Region (combined figures for Macknade and Victoria mills, as they are often reported jointly due to their integrated network).~~		{\| class="wikitable"
			! Statistic
	* '''Average Annual Crush (Macknade ~~only~~)~~:'''~~ 1~~.5 million~~ tonnes		! Value
	* '''Average Sugar Production (Macknade ~~only~~)~~:'''~~ 191,000 tonnes		\|-
	* '''2024 Season (Herbert Region Total)~~:'''~~ 3.84 million tonnes ~~crushed~~ (12.38 CCS)		\| Average Annual Crush (Macknade)
	* '''2023 Season (Herbert Region Total)~~:'''~~ 3.99 million tonnes ~~crushed~~ (13.02 CCS)		\| 1,500,000 tonnes
	* '''2022 Season (Herbert Region Total):''' 4.35 million tonnes crushed		\|-
			\| Average Sugar Production (Macknade)
			\| 191,000 tonnes
			\|-
			\| 2024 Season Crush (Herbert Region Total)
			\| 3.84 million tonnes (12.38 CCS)
			\|-
			\| 2023 Season Crush (Herbert Region Total)
			\| 3.99 million tonnes (13.02 CCS)
			\|}

	== Location ==		== Location ==
	<display_map>~~Macknade Sugar Mill~~, ~~Macknade, QLD~~</display_map>		<display_map>-18.58893, 146.25890</display_map>

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			== References ==
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	* '''2023 Season (Herbert Region Total):''' 3.99 million tonnes crushed (13.02 CCS)		* '''2023 Season (Herbert Region Total):''' 3.99 million tonnes crushed (13.02 CCS)
	* '''2022 Season (Herbert Region Total):''' 4.35 million tonnes crushed		* '''2022 Season (Herbert Region Total):''' 4.35 million tonnes crushed

			== Location ==
			<display_map>Macknade Sugar Mill, Macknade, QLD</display_map>

	== Rollingstock ==		== Rollingstock ==

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	\| lga = [[Hichinbrook Shire Council]]		\| lga = [[Hichinbrook Shire Council]]
	\| established = 1873		\| established = 1873 ({{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1873}} years ago)
	\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]		\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]
	\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)		\| gauge = 610 mm (2 ft)

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	\| image = MacknadeMill.png		\| image = MacknadeMill.png
	\| caption = Macknade Mill. September 2025.		\| caption = Macknade Mill. September 2025.
	\| coordinates = ~~{{Coord\|~~18~~\|35\|13\|~~S\|146~~\|15\|24\|~~E~~\|display=inline,title}}~~		\| coordinates = [https://www.google.com/maps?q=-18.58893256950519,146.25890330150386 18.58893° S, 146.25890° E]
	\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region\|Herbert River]]		\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region\|Herbert River]]
	\| lga = [[Shire ~~of Hinchinbrook~~]]		\| lga = [[Hichinbrook Shire Council]]
	\| established = 1873		\| established = 1873
	\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]		\| owner = [[Wilmar Sugar Australia]]

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	\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}
	\| region = ~~https://canetrains.net/wiki/Herbert_%26_Burdekin_Region~~		\| region = [[Herbert & Burdekin Region\|Herbert River]]
	\| lga = [[Shire of Hinchinbrook]]		\| lga = [[Shire of Hinchinbrook]]
	\| established = 1873		\| established = 1873

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	\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}
	\| region = ~~Herbert River~~		\| region = https://canetrains.net/wiki/Herbert_%26_Burdekin_Region
	\| lga = [[Shire of Hinchinbrook]]		\| lga = [[Shire of Hinchinbrook]]
	\| established = 1873		\| established = 1873

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	\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill		\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill
	\| image = MacknadeMill.png		\| image = MacknadeMill.png
	\| caption = ~~Mackande~~ Mill		\| caption = Macknade Mill. September 2025.
	\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}
	\| region = Herbert River		\| region = Herbert River

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	{{Infobox Mill		{{Infobox Mill
	\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill		\| name = Macknade Sugar Mill
	\| image = ~~[[File:~~MacknadeMill.png~~\|thumb]]~~		\| image = MacknadeMill.png
	\| caption = Mackande Mill		\| caption = Mackande Mill
	\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}		\| coordinates = {{Coord\|18\|35\|13\|S\|146\|15\|24\|E\|display=inline,title}}