Nausori Mill

Nausori Mill in the east of the island of Viti Levu, Fiji was opened in1882 and closed in 1960 after a drop in profits and production. The land was surveyed for its rice growing potential.

Aerial view of Naselai and Nausori, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1023

Aerial view of Naselai and Nausori, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1023

Aerial view of Rewa River and Toga Creek, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1024

Aerial view of Rewa River and Toga Creek, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1024

Mechanical grab unloading cane from the punts, Nausori Mill, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1055

Mechanical grab unloading cane from the punts, Nausori Mill, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-1055

Cane being transported to the Nausori Mill on the Rewa River punt, 1940 (Photographer unknown) 171-94

Cane being transported to the Nausori Mill on the Rewa River punt, 1940 (Photographer unknown) 171-94

Wharf men loading the last sugar crushed at Nausori Mill before the mill closed on 7 January 1960 (Photographer unknown) Z303-51

Wharf men loading the last sugar crushed at Nausori Mill before the mill closed on 7 January 1960 (Photographer unknown) Z303-51

Notice to employees confirming the closure of Nausori Mill, Z303-51

Notice to employees confirming the closure of Nausori Mill, Z303-51

Public announcement, closure of Nausori Mill, 1950s, Z303-51

Public announcement, closure of Nausori Mill, 1950s, Z303-51

Sketch plan of cane land near Nausori Mill, undated, Z303-51-f1

Sketch plan of cane land near Nausori Mill, undated, Z303-51-f1

Nausori Mill, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-101

Nausori Mill, 1947 (Photographer unknown) 171-101