Historical information
The Garfield water wheel was the largest ever constructed in Victoria, standing 22 metres tall. Water was brought via a race from the Expedition Pass Reservoir and passed through the water wheel to power a 23 head stamping battery. This was all part of the Garfield Mining Company established in 1882. The wheel was in operation from 1887 to 1903 and was dismantled in 1904, leaving the stone supports still standing.
Physical description
Horwood Collection - Chewton Water Wheel. The support for the water wheel at Chewton. Markings; Water Wheel - Chewton DEC65M
Inscriptions & markings
Kodak
