PREMIER MILLING BUILDING The Indian Location was burnt down by the authorities in 1904 after an outbreak of bubonic plague, removing the Indian and black population to Klipspruit. Re-named Newtown, the new commercial area saw the rise of major enterprises in milling and food merchandising. Founded by Joffe Marks, Premier Milling began operations here in 1910. Starting from this site, Marks merged multiple mills as part of a growing national enterprise.