Corporate entry: Sugar Mills - Mackay. Racecourse Co-operative Sugar Association Limited. MSI 1139, Mackay, 4741
Summary
The mill was established as one of the first Central Mills, and commenced crushing in 1889. The company was liquidated in 1926, after which the mill was taken over by local farmers and became a co-operative. Historical records generally date from 1927.
Main office records. Annual reports, 1927-present.
Minutes of meetings. 1927-present.
Correspondence, recent files only.
Cash books, journals, ledgers, 1927-present.
Employee files, Central Mill, from 1915.
Co-operative, from 1927. Production record of mill suppliers (in tonnages), 1950-1955.
Collection of business records of an historical nature, 7 shelves.
Cane Inspector's Office. Production statistics, individual growers, 1927-1952, 1 volume.
Production statistics, individual growers, also including comprehensive climatic details, 1948-1961, 1 volume, and on cards to the present.
Timekeeper's Office. Pay-roll journals, 1939-present, details include name, employment classification, hours of work, time penalties, tax, record of week's work. Researchers should note that additional records including minute books of the Central Mill, and a collection of historical photographs are held locally; access may be arranged through the Racecourse Mill administration.