Historical information

The former mill and weir shown in the photograph were sited on the banks of Jacksons Creek downstream from the town of Sunbury. John Eadie, a Scottish immigrant established the water-driven flour mill on the banks of the creek after he arrived in the colony in 1866. The mill continued operating until the outbreak of World War 1 when the metal wheel and iron roofing were taken and used for the war effort. The hill in the back ground with the trees and buildings was the site of the former Sunbury Asylum.

Significance

Milling was one of Sunbury's early industries that were established in the district.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of a building and a lake in a valley. Buildings and trees are visible on a distant hillside.