Interest in sugar increases after World War Two ends

Sally Gall
Updated July 18 2016 - 2:46pm, first published 2:45pm
Sweet travels: Sugar cane train enroute to the Pioneer mill in north Queensland. Photo: State Library of Queensland.
Sweet travels: Sugar cane train enroute to the Pioneer mill in north Queensland. Photo: State Library of Queensland.

Sugar cane has been a part of the north Queensland scene almost since the area was opened up, and it gained an extra push when World War II ended.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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