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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Tatura Flour Mill, 1947
... Tatura Flour Mill...reillys flour mill tatura...Copy of very old photograph of back of Reillys Flour Mill...Black and white photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura...Tatura Flour Mill... Flour Mill, Tatura, after extension in 1946. Very solidly built ...Copy of very old photograph of back of Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, after extension in 1946. Very solidly built..Black and white photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1880 - 1965. Demolished 1966.Tatura Flour Millreillys flour mill tatura, james reilly -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Tatura Flour Mill, 1880
... Tatura Flour Mill...Reillys Flour Mill Tatura...Copy of very old photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, built...Black and white photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura...Tatura Flour Mill, "Reillys" corner Casey and Albert... gas, then electric motors in 1940. Reillys Flour Mill Tatura ...Copy of very old photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, built 1880. Remodeled in 1931, again in 1936. In 1946 an extension of 33 feet was built for wheat cleaning machinery. The mill was powered by steam until 1927, then brown coal, suction gas, then electric motors in 1940.Black and white photograph of Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1880 - 1965. Demolished 1966. Young girl in foregroundTatura Flour Mill, "Reillys" corner Casey and Albert Streets.reillys flour mill tatura, james reilly -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, circa 1920
... Photograph of Flour Mill, Tarnagulla...Flour Mill, Tarnagulla... 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were...Monochrome photograph of the Flour Mill in Tarnagulla... a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol ...Murray Comrie Collection. Information written by Murray Comrie: A meeting was called at the Golden Age Hotel on 11th June 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol, in the Tarnagulla Courier of January 10, 1874, for the erection of the mill. Building of the Mill commenced in 1874. Pipes were laid to Company's Dam to obtain water for the Mill's boilers. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th March, 1882. A boiler burst about April 29th. Two men (J.H. Smith and W. Hargreaves) died as a result and two others were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June 1882 with Mr. W. Fitzgerald as manager. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible for the Mill being built. The Mill operated with grinding stones until 1899 when new rollers and a considerable amount of new equipment was installed, including a new, more powerful engine to drive the Mill. In January 1901, 6,000 bags of wheat were received weekly and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914, wheat came in at the rate of 1500 bags a day with 20,000 bags in storage. Thomas Comrie died on 4th August 1910. The Mill was carried on by his executors, then closed for a short period prior to being sold in September 1918 to a Mr. O. Albert of Talbot. Albert operated the Mill for a few years but during the 1920s it was closed down and then pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. This is a poor copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the late 1960s. Monochrome photograph of the Flour Mill in Tarnagulla, around 1920.tarnagulla, commerce, agriculture, food production, mill, milling, horses, transport, buildings, commercial road, main street -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, circa 1920 (original image)
... Photograph of Flour Mill, Tarnagulla...Flour Mill, Tarnagulla... 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were...Monochrome photograph of the Flour Mill in Tarnagulla... a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol ...Murray Comrie Collection. Information written by Murray Comrie: A meeting was called at the Golden Age Hotel on 11th June 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol, in the Tarnagulla Courier of January 10, 1874, for the erection of the mill. Building of the Mill commenced in 1874. Pipes were laid to Company's Dam to obtain water for the Mill's boilers. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th March, 1882. A boiler burst about April 29th. Two men (J.H. Smith and W. Hargreaves) died as a result and two others were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June 1882 with Mr. W. Fitzgerald as manager. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible for the Mill being built. The Mill operated with grinding stones until 1899 when new rollers and a considerable amount of new equipment was installed, including a new, more powerful engine to drive the Mill. In January 1901, 6,000 bags of wheat were received weekly and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914, wheat came in at the rate of 1500 bags a day with 20,000 bags in storage. Thomas Comrie died on 4th August 1910. The Mill was carried on by his executors, then closed for a short period prior to being sold in September 1918 to a Mr. O. Albert of Talbot. Albert operated the Mill for a few years but during the 1920s it was closed down and then pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. This is a poor copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the late 1960s. Monochrome photograph of the Flour Mill in Tarnagulla, around 1920. Cropped version of 2019.0047.tarnagulla, commerce, agriculture, food production, mill, milling, horses, transport, buildings, commercial road, main street -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla, Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla, circa 1882-1920
... Photograph of Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla...Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla... 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Thomas Comrie... the Flour Mill complex formerly situated on the south east corner... a flour mill. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible ...Murray Comrie Collection. Information written by Murray Comrie: A meeting was called at the Golden Age Hotel on 11th June 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible for the Mill being built. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol, in the Tarnagulla Courier of January 10, 1874, for the erection of the mill. Building of the Mill commenced in 1874. Pipes were laid to Company's Dam to obtain water for the Mill's boilers. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th March, 1882. A boiler burst about April 29th. Two men (J.H. Smith and W. Hargreaves) died as a result and two others were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June 1882 with Mr. W. Fitzgerald as manager. The Mill operated with grinding stones until 1899 when new rollers and a considerable amount of new equipment was installed, including a new, more powerful engine to drive the Mill. In January 1901, 6,000 bags of wheat were received weekly and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914, wheat came in at the rate of 1500 bags a day with 20,000 bags in storage. Thomas Comrie died on 4th August 1910. The Mill was carried on by his executors, then closed for a short period prior to being sold in September 1918 to a Mr. O. Albert of Talbot. Albert operated the Mill for a few years but during the 1920s it was closed down and then pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. The far left section of the complex was originally John Pierce's Southern Cross General Store, a wholesale grocer and spirit merchant. It was put up for sale after Pierce's death in 1871, and later incorporated into the Mill complex. This is a poor copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s. Monochrome photograph of men, horses and a wagon outside the Flour Mill complex formerly situated on the south east corner of King Street and Commercial Road in Tarnagulla. At far left the Methodist church is partially visible in the background. At far right is part of the Mill's storage shed. Same image as THA-2019.0211Written on reverse: 'M. Comrie'tarnagulla, commerce, agriculture, food production, mill, milling, horses, transport, buildings, commercial road, main street -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla, Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla, circa 1882-1920
... Photograph of Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla...Flour Mill complex, Tarnagulla... 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Thomas Comrie... the Flour Mill complex formerly situated on the south east corner... a flour mill. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible ...Murray Comrie Collection. Information written by Murray Comrie: A meeting was called at the Golden Age Hotel on 11th June 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible for the Mill being built. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol, in the Tarnagulla Courier of January 10, 1874, for the erection of the mill. Building of the Mill commenced in 1874. Pipes were laid to Company's Dam to obtain water for the Mill's boilers. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th March, 1882. A boiler burst about April 29th. Two men (J.H. Smith and W. Hargreaves) died as a result and two others were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June 1882 with Mr. W. Fitzgerald as manager. The Mill operated with grinding stones until 1899 when new rollers and a considerable amount of new equipment was installed, including a new, more powerful engine to drive the Mill. In January 1901, 6,000 bags of wheat were received weekly and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914, wheat came in at the rate of 1500 bags a day with 20,000 bags in storage. Thomas Comrie died on 4th August 1910. The Mill was carried on by his executors, then closed for a short period prior to being sold in September 1918 to a Mr. O. Albert of Talbot. Albert operated the Mill for a few years but during the 1920s it was closed down and then pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. The far left section of the complex was originally John Pierce's Southern Cross General Store, a wholesale grocer and spirit merchant. It was put up for sale after Pierce's death in 1871, and later incorporated into the Mill complex. This is a reasonable copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s. Monochrome photograph of men, horses and a wagon outside the Flour Mill complex formerly situated on the south east corner of King Street and Commercial Road in Tarnagulla. At far left the Methodist church is partially visible in the background. At far right is part of the Mill's storage shed. Same image as THA-2019.0048Written on reverse: 'M. Comrie'tarnagulla, commerce, agriculture, food production, mill, milling, horses, transport, buildings, commercial road, main street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wimmera Flour Mill looking towards brick office building c1930
... Wimmera Flour Mill looking towards brick office building...View of Wimmera Flour Mill Co showing brick office building...B/W photograph of Stawell Flour Mill. To the right of photo...The Wimmera Flour Mill Comp... grampians View of Wimmera Flour Mill Co showing brick office ...View of Wimmera Flour Mill Co showing brick office building. C1930B/W photograph of Stawell Flour Mill. To the right of photo is a single story brick building with a tiled roof. Two cars are parked out the front and a person at one car. Fence and telephone pole in the foreground.The Wimmera Flour Mill Compstawell industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Key, Reilly's Flour Mill Key
... Reilly's Flour Mill Key...reilly's flour mill...This key opened the door to Reilly's Flour Mill Tatura...Very large key used at Reilly's Flour Mill, mounted... Tatura the-murray This key opened the door to Reilly's Flour Mill ...This key opened the door to Reilly's Flour Mill Tatura. 1880 - 1965. It was found in the home of Mr James Reilly (now this Museum) after his death.Very large key used at Reilly's Flour Mill, mounted on wooden block.reilly's flour mill, door key, metalcraft, antique key, james reilly -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Tatura Flour Mill, 1947
... Tatura Flour Mill...reillys flour mill tatura... at Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1947. During whole of its working life...Black and white photograph of Wheat stacks at Reillys Flour... on wheat stacks at Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1947. During whole ...Copy of very old photograph of men working on wheat stacks at Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1947. During whole of its working life (1880-1965) it was managed by members of one family.Black and white photograph of Wheat stacks at Reillys Flour Mill, Tatura, 1880 - 1965. .Stacked wheat at Reilly's Mill Taturareillys flour mill tatura, james reilly -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wimmera Flour Mill in Taylor Street -- 2 Photos
... Wimmera Flour Mill in Taylor Street -- 2 Photos...Weatherboard three story Wimmera Flour Mill, Taylor Street...B/W photograph of Stawell Flour Mill, 2 motor cars, 1...The Wimmera Flour Mill Comp Sunlight Flour... grampians Weatherboard three story Wimmera Flour Mill, Taylor Street ...Weatherboard three story Wimmera Flour Mill, Taylor Street Stawell. Founded 1876. Demolished 1988 after 112 years. One photo is looking East/South the other is North/ West.B/W photograph of Stawell Flour Mill, 2 motor cars, 1 wooden wagon, 1 loaded railway carriage covered with tarp. Three photos, one is an enlarged photograph of the smaller photo.The Wimmera Flour Mill Comp Sunlight Flourstawell industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WATER WHEEL FLOUR MILL, BRIDGEWATER
... WATER WHEEL FLOUR MILL, BRIDGEWATER...flour mill... brochure titled ''water wheel flour mills Bridgewater on Loddon''... BUSINESS Retail flour mill Three typewritten pages on the history ...Three typewritten pages on the history of waterwheel flour mill, Bridgewater, author and date unknown. Also a small brochure titled ''water wheel flour mills Bridgewater on Loddon''business, retail, flour mill -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Charlton Flour Mill
... Charlton Flour Mill...Flour Mill Charlton... by Noske Bros. The present Flour Mill was built by Noske Bros...Colour photograph of Charlton Flour Mill and silos... by Noske Bros. The present Flour Mill was built by Noske Bros ...A previous mill had operated in Charlton by Mr. W.E. Foreman on the banks of the Avoca River and was acquired in 1919 by Noske Bros. The present Flour Mill was built by Noske Bros and opened in May 1927. It was taken over by the Grain Elevator Board in the 1970s. Colour photograph of Charlton Flour Mill and silos. Intersection of Kaye & Davies Streets in the foreground. One large silver silo and three taller greyish concrete silos to the left. Three other cream coloured silos behind. There are pipes and sheds on top of the silos. There is a cream single story building to the right of the silver silo and a multi-storey building behind with eight window in the upper level. There is a small red brick building on the far left of the photo.w.e. foreman, noske bros, flour mill charlton -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wimmera Flour Mill with adjoining Buildings c1920s -- 2 Photos --1 Coloured
... Wimmera Flour Mill with adjoining Buildings c1920s -- 2...2 photos of three story flour mill and adjoining buildings... flour mill and adjoin buildings. Two people are standing... grampians 2 photos of three story flour mill and adjoining buildings ...2 photos of three story flour mill and adjoining buildings 1920's.Two photographs of railway tracks in front of the Stawell flour mill and adjoin buildings. Two people are standing in front of the three story flour mill with a timber fence along the railway tracks and a telephone pole in front of two of the four rail wagons. stawell industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, William Day's Flour Mill, 1987 copy
... William Day's Flour Mill...Copy of photograph of flour mill l built by William Day... Day's Flour Mill, near Murchison. Built 1858.... Tatura the-murray Copy of photograph of flour mill l built ...Copy of photograph of flour mill l built by William Day in 1858. The earliest flour mill in the Goulburn Valley. Overlooking the Goulburn River, where a punt carried people, livestock and mill products to and from the mill. Classified by National Trust. Photographs courtesy of R. Day.Black and white copy of photograph of exterior of William Day's Flour Mill, near Murchison. Built 1858.on back: Description taped to back -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Reilly Family and Flour Mill History, 2012
... Reilly Family and Flour Mill History...Tatura Flour Mill... and later Samuel, Robert and James. History of Tatura Flour Mill... of Tatura Flour Mill and rehabilitation of VIctorian Flour Milling ...Compiled for the Museum. History of family of George REILLY and later Samuel, Robert and James. History of Tatura Flour Mill and rehabilitation of VIctorian Flour Milling Industry.Blue cover with metal rings. Plastic sleeves containing printed sheetsreilly family, tatura flour mill -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham Flour Mill
... Eltham Flour Mill...eltham flour mill...Photocopied pages probably from "Flour mills and millers... melbourne Photocopied pages probably from "Flour mills and millers ...Photocopied pages probably from "Flour mills and millers of the Goulburn Valley, 1858-1980" by Myrtle L. Ford (1981) relating to Eltham Flour Mill Proprietor William Ford and his predecessor Henry Dendy and the operation of the Eltham Flour Mill. Also includes pages from an unknown source describing the operation of the mill and map with location of mill marked. The Eltham Flour Mill was situated on the Diamond Creek below the location of the Eltham Community and Reception Centre.8 PagesHG Folders 113harry gilham collection, eltham flour mill, henry dendy, william ford -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEBB'S FLOUR MILL
... WEBB'S FLOUR MILL...webb's flour mill...Colour photo of Webb's Flour mill, Williamson Street... BUILDINGS Commercial webb's flour mill Colour photo of Webb's Flour ...Colour photo of Webb's Flour mill, Williamson Street, Bendigo. C 1980 ( J. Lerk 28.2.2000 ) Red brick 4 storey building, next to Limerick Hotel with cast iron lace verandah trims. Chaplins coffee shop. All Sports Centre on sign under building.buildings, commercial, webb's flour mill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BUCKLEY FLOUR MILL, 1861
... BUCKLEY FLOUR MILL...buckley flour mill... building on left adjoining two storied building. Buckley Flour... BUILDINGS Commercial buckley flour mill batchelder black and white ...black and white photo : streetscape, with single storied building on left adjoining two storied building. Buckley Flour Mill ( on door ) Horse and rider also horse in cart Batchelders cart in foreground with 3 children on footpath near cart. Timber building on RH side, chimney to rear. On back '36'batchelderbuildings, commercial, buckley flour mill -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970 -- Coloured
... Grain Handling Corp -- Old Wimmera Flour Mill 1970...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970's...Coloured photo. Flour Mill is now Grain Handling... grampians Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970's ...Colour photo of Grain Handling Corp old Flour Mill 1970'sColoured photo. Flour Mill is now Grain Handling Corporation. Two vehicles parked at front of building; small white building nearest railway with 2 solos. Demolition begins roof removed.Grain Handling Corporation Pty. Ltd. Crown Beef Co.stawell industry -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c. 1880 - 1920
... Photograph: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla... made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr... and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. ... that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill ...Williams Family Collection. On the 20th December 1873 it was reported in the Tarnagulla Courier that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr Bristol had purchased the necessary plant which would be erected with as little delay as possible. The site chosen was the premises occupied previously by Mr John Pierce, grocer and wine and spirit merchant, at the corner of King and Commercial Road. These premises were incorporated in the mill building. Suitable buildings for receiving and storing grain and flour had been erected already. On 10th January, 1874 an advertisement in the Courier called for tenders from masons, bricklayers and carpenters for the erection of a flour mill at Tarnagulla for H. C. Bristol, Esq. with all enquiries to be made from G. Minto, Engineer. In December 1881 the proprietors made a request to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay pipes to the Municipal Dam, which was generally known as the Company's Dam, and to obtain water from the dam for milling purposes. This was granted. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th of March, 1882. A large quantity of wheat was stored ready for milling. Just prior to 29th of April 1882 the boiler at the mill burst, as the result of which two men, J. H. Smith and W. Hargreaves died and H. Joyce Bousfield, senior and junior, were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June, 1882 with Mr W Fitzgerald as manager. The price offered for wheat was thirty-seven pence per bushell. It operated with grinding stones until considerable renovations were done in the early part of 1899 when new rollers and more up to date equipment installed. The mill was then known as the Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., with Thos. Comrie as proprietor, Mr Fitzgerald was still manager, and Mr T. Leonard was the traveller. Much new equipment was put in and each of the three floors had different processes. The rollers were on the ground floor, the purifiers and elevators reel were on the second floor, plus the clean wheat bin directly over the Ganz rollers. On the top floor was the chop reel, bran reel, inter-elevator reels, brush machine cyclone sack hoist, dirty wheat shaker, clean wheat bin, dust rooms and also double damping rooms. A plant was also erected for the making of an improved quality of wheaten meal, for which purpose special machinery was procured and a pair of stones was left for grinding the meal. A complete plant for the crushing of oats etc was also erected. The driving power of the mill was supplied by a new engine complete with 16 inch cylinder, manufactured and erected by Bousfield & Co. of Eaglehawk. It was fitted with Pickering governors, connected with the cylinder was a super heater. The boiler was tested and all connections etc. overhauled, with much of it being completely renewed. There was a complete network of belts, spouts, elevators etc. all over the building, all conveniently placed. The plans etc for the new plant were drawn up by Mr J. Kilborn, manager of the firm of Bodington & Co., engineers and millwrights of Carlton, which supplied the whole of the machinery, excepting the engine. The work of erection was carried out by Mr Kilborn and his assistants to the entire satisfaction of Mr Comrie, who had gone to considerable expense to bring the mill to a completely up-todate machine, fitted with all of the most modern appliances available. An advertisement on May 6th, 1899 read: "Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., Patent Roller Flour. Also their Digestive Wheaten Meal specially prepared for Porridge or Bread." In January 1901, 6000 bags of wheat were received weekly at the mill and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In May 1902 the mill was lighted by gas and in July 1906 an application was made to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay a tram track from the mill to the Railways Station. Council was agreeable to this provided suitable plans were submitted. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914 the mill was renovated. At this time 1500 bags of wheat were coming in daily, with 20,000 bags in storage. On 15th December, 1917 the mill was advertised for sale, to be sold on Friday, 21st December,.1917, on behalf of the Estate of the Late Thomas Comrie, who had died on 4th August, 1910. The Courier at that time recorded him as being responsible for the building of the mill and with being the sole proprietor. The mill was closed, apparently, for a short period. The Courier reported on 13th of September, 1918 that the mill had been sold to Mr O. Albert of Talbot and that it would re-open. An advertisement read: ALBERT. O. & SON, MILLERS. During 1920 the mill was closed and pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. (by Donald Clark)Monochrome photograph depicting view of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. Handwritten on reverse: 'J. Caldwell and photographer's stamp 'C. Bock Photo Tarnagulla'.tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c. 1880 - 1920
... Photographic postcard: Company's Dam and Flour Mill... made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr... of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. ... that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill ...Williams Family Collection. On the 20th December 1873 it was reported in the Tarnagulla Courier that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr Bristol had purchased the necessary plant which would be erected with as little delay as possible. The site chosen was the premises occupied previously by Mr John Pierce, grocer and wine and spirit merchant, at the corner of King and Commercial Road. These premises were incorporated in the mill building. Suitable buildings for receiving and storing grain and flour had been erected already. On 10th January, 1874 an advertisement in the Courier called for tenders from masons, bricklayers and carpenters for the erection of a flour mill at Tarnagulla for H. C. Bristol, Esq. with all enquiries to be made from G. Minto, Engineer. In December 1881 the proprietors made a request to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay pipes to the Municipal Dam, which was generally known as the Company's Dam, and to obtain water from the dam for milling purposes. This was granted. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th of March, 1882. A large quantity of wheat was stored ready for milling. Just prior to 29th of April 1882 the boiler at the mill burst, as the result of which two men, J. H. Smith and W. Hargreaves died and H. Joyce Bousfield, senior and junior, were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June, 1882 with Mr W Fitzgerald as manager. The price offered for wheat was thirty-seven pence per bushell. It operated with grinding stones until considerable renovations were done in the early part of 1899 when new rollers and more up to date equipment installed. The mill was then known as the Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., with Thos. Comrie as proprietor, Mr Fitzgerald was still manager, and Mr T. Leonard was the traveller. Much new equipment was put in and each of the three floors had different processes. The rollers were on the ground floor, the purifiers and elevators reel were on the second floor, plus the clean wheat bin directly over the Ganz rollers. On the top floor was the chop reel, bran reel, inter-elevator reels, brush machine cyclone sack hoist, dirty wheat shaker, clean wheat bin, dust rooms and also double damping rooms. A plant was also erected for the making of an improved quality of wheaten meal, for which purpose special machinery was procured and a pair of stones was left for grinding the meal. A complete plant for the crushing of oats etc was also erected. The driving power of the mill was supplied by a new engine complete with 16 inch cylinder, manufactured and erected by Bousfield & Co. of Eaglehawk. It was fitted with Pickering governors, connected with the cylinder was a super heater. The boiler was tested and all connections etc. overhauled, with much of it being completely renewed. There was a complete network of belts, spouts, elevators etc. all over the building, all conveniently placed. The plans etc for the new plant were drawn up by Mr J. Kilborn, manager of the firm of Bodington & Co., engineers and millwrights of Carlton, which supplied the whole of the machinery, excepting the engine. The work of erection was carried out by Mr Kilborn and his assistants to the entire satisfaction of Mr Comrie, who had gone to considerable expense to bring the mill to a completely up-todate machine, fitted with all of the most modern appliances available. An advertisement on May 6th, 1899 read: "Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., Patent Roller Flour. Also their Digestive Wheaten Meal specially prepared for Porridge or Bread." In January 1901, 6000 bags of wheat were received weekly at the mill and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In May 1902 the mill was lighted by gas and in July 1906 an application was made to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay a tram track from the mill to the Railways Station. Council was agreeable to this provided suitable plans were submitted. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914 the mill was renovated. At this time 1500 bags of wheat were coming in daily, with 20,000 bags in storage. On 15th December, 1917 the mill was advertised for sale, to be sold on Friday, 21st December,.1917, on behalf of the Estate of the Late Thomas Comrie, who had died on 4th August, 1910. The Courier at that time recorded him as being responsible for the building of the mill and with being the sole proprietor. The mill was closed, apparently, for a short period. The Courier reported on 13th of September, 1918 that the mill had been sold to Mr O. Albert of Talbot and that it would re-open. An advertisement read: ALBERT. O. & SON, MILLERS. During 1920 the mill was closed and pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. (by Donald Clark)Photographic postcard, front image depicting view of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. Handwritten on reverse: 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, E. Bool' and photographer's stamp 'C. Bock Photo Tarnagulla'.tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Tarnagulla Flour Mill, 1873-1920
... Photograph: Tarnagulla Flour Mill...A monochrome photograph of Tarnagulla Flour Mill. Copy.... A monochrome photograph of Tarnagulla Flour Mill. Copy photograph ...Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph of Tarnagulla Flour Mill. Copy photograph. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Reilly's Flour Mill
... Reilly's Flour Mill...Reilly's Flour Mill, corner Kerferd and Albert Streets.... Tatura the-murray tatura buildings historic Reilly's Flour Mill ...Reilly's Flour Mill, corner Kerferd and Albert Streets.tatura, buildings, historic -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: Workers at Tarnagulla Flour Mill, c. 1873-1920, probably around 1900
... Photograph: Workers at Tarnagulla Flour Mill... a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol...Monochrome photograph depicting workers at Tarnagulla Flour... it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol ...Williams Family Collection. A meeting was called at the Golden Age Hotel on 11th June 1868 when it was resolved to build a flour mill. Tenders were called by H.C. Bristol, in the Tarnagulla Courier of January 10, 1874, for the erection of the mill. Building of the Mill commenced in 1874. Pipes were laid to Company's Dam to obtain water for the Mill's boilers. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th March, 1882. A boiler burst about April 29th. Two men (J.H. Smith and W. Hargreaves) died as a result and two others were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June 1882 with Mr. W. Fitzgerald as manager. Thomas Comrie was the proprietor and was responsible for the Mill being built. The Mill operated with grinding stones until 1899 when new rollers and a considerable amount of new equipment was installed, including a new, more powerful engine to drive the Mill. In January 1901, 6,000 bags of wheat were received weekly and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914, wheat came in at the rate of 1500 bags a day with 20,000 bags in storage. Thomas Comrie died on 4th August 1910. The Mill was carried on by his executors, then closed for a short period prior to being sold in September 1918 to a Mr. O. Albert of Talbot. Albert operated the Mill for a few years but during the 1920s it was closed down and then pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years.Monochrome photograph depicting workers at Tarnagulla Flour Mill, some loading or unloading a horse-drawn cart. An original photograph, mounted on card. Handwritten on back: 'L.Williams Tarnagulla' and 'Leo Fitzgerald' and full recipe for a red currant dessert.tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Company's Dam & Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c.1895
... Photograph: Company's Dam & Flour Mill, Tarnagulla...A monochrome photograph depicting Company's Dam & Flour... Company's Dam & Flour Mill, Tarnagulla. Copy photograph. Photograph ...A monochrome photograph depicting Company's Dam & Flour Mill, Tarnagulla. Copy photograph. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Wagon loading outside Tarnagulla Flour Mill, 1873-1920
... Photograph: Wagon loading outside Tarnagulla Flour Mill... the Tarnagulla Flour Mill. Copy photograph. ... Flour Mill. Copy photograph. Photograph: Wagon loading outside ...Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph of men loading a wagon outside the Tarnagulla Flour Mill. Copy photograph. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Flour Mill, 2002
... Flour Mill...flour mill c1910... Tatura the-murray flour mill c1910 flour mill c1970 photograph ...flour mill c1910, flour mill c1970, photograph, people -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Farrell Flour Mill
... Photo of Farrell Flour Mill...Black & White Photo of E Farrell's flour mill in Numurkah... high-country Black & White Photo of E Farrell's flour mill ...Black & White Photo of E Farrell's flour mill in Numurkah, at front of mill is a horse and dray with men behind it -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Flour Mill and Pierce's Store, Tarnagulla, late 19th C
... Flour Mill and Pierce's Store, Tarnagulla ...A small monochrome photograph depicting the former Flour... depicting the former Flour Mill and Pierce's Store (on left of mill ...A small monochrome photograph depicting the former Flour Mill and Pierce's Store (on left of mill) in Tarnagulla. Copy photograph. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, Sunlight Flour Bag Wimmera Flour Mill, c1950's
... Sunlight Flour Bag Wimmera Flour Mill...Sunlight Flour (faded) Wimmera Flour Mill Pty Ltd Stawell... grampians Manufacturing Sunlight Flour (faded) Wimmera Flour Mill ...Flour Bag for Flour with Red & Blue PrintSunlight Flour (faded) Wimmera Flour Mill Pty Ltd Stawellmanufacturing