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Mississippi No. 1 Mill

Location

Upper Yarra Catchment VIC

File Number

484

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The Mississippi mill and settlement site is of national significance due to a number of historical associations. This site was early in the region and was occupied for an extensive period (1905-1933). It became a well established settlement with a school enrolling up to 32 pupils. It was the destination point of a popular excursion for Warburton residents who visited the valley in the early years of this century. From 1919, the milling operation was owned by Cuming Smith, an important Victorian chemical company, and its timber was seasoned at the pioneering seasoning works of J. M. Grant.

Most of these attributes are demonstrated by the remains on site. The settlement and mill sites have high archaeological potential as they have been little disturbed since the valley was abandoned, mainly due to the inaccessibility of the area. The site therefore has high archaeological significance. (Evans, 1993: 81)

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