By 1897, Beirne had at least two saw mills that made lumber for furniture and other uses.
All the traditional pioneer establishments, such as grist and saw mills, were built.
The community was founded in 1802 with the construction of grist and saw mills.
There are many saw mills with up-to-date plant and machinery.
By 1860 there were reportedly 200 saw mills in the state.
His three saw mills and lumber camps employed over 150 men.
The community has a rich history in agriculture, saw mills, and phosphate mining.
The river also produced enough energy to power saw mills and gristmills.
The box company expanded in the 1920s to include timber, saw mills and lumber.
In 1934 it had two saw mills, a mill, a brewery and a slaughterhouse.