04-27-2008, 04:24 AM
Richard Ha writes more about the Cane industry on the Big Island in his blog today. It's an interesting read.
...For many years before 1935 the hydraulic head of mountain ground water (spring water) drove a hydroelectric plant that supplied all of the mill’s needs and also supplied power for housing. Until 1913 product was shipped from a landing near the mill. From 1913 until 1946 sugar went by railroad to the Hilo docks. After the tsunami of 1946, all shipments went by truck....
It's amazing how people were able to live off Hydro power back in 1935 yet we still can't get things straight today. [:p]
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...For many years before 1935 the hydraulic head of mountain ground water (spring water) drove a hydroelectric plant that supplied all of the mill’s needs and also supplied power for housing. Until 1913 product was shipped from a landing near the mill. From 1913 until 1946 sugar went by railroad to the Hilo docks. After the tsunami of 1946, all shipments went by truck....
It's amazing how people were able to live off Hydro power back in 1935 yet we still can't get things straight today. [:p]
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Damons Digest
Acceptance will take you further in life then Denial ever will