Anderson's Mill
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Anderson's Mill is an historic five storey flour and oat mill.
The Mill was operated in a town called Smeaton in Victoria.
The building was constructed in 1862.
Waymark Code: WM113HZ
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 08/10/2019
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After moderate success on ther goldfields the Anderson Brothers saw a window of opportunity and constructed Anderon's Mill.
The family thru descendants continued to operate the business through out its working life.
Between 1864 and 1874 the mill became one of the major commercial and industrial enterprises in the state of Victoria.
The wheel was the primary source of power for the Mill from 1861 until power was connected in 1947.
Water was supplied to the mill from Birch Creek about 1km to the south thru a water race and wrought iron flume.
Power was transmitted thru motion shafts and gears.
It is 8.53m (28 ft) in diameter; it has 60 wrought iron buckets 2.21m (7ft 3ins.) in width
Anderson's Mill operated until 1959.
It was purchased by the State of Victoria in 1987 as a gift to the people of Victoria.
There is an annual Anderson's Mill Festival organized by Parks Victoria and Shire of Hepburn, which features traditional skills and demonstrations.
Current Status: Still In Use
Current Use: For historic event days.
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