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FORMER FLOUR MILL

Other Name

OXLEY MILL

Location

62 WOODBERRYS LANE MILAWA, WANGARATTA RURAL CITY

File Number

603253

Level

Registered

Statement of Significance

The Oxley Flour Mill was erected in 1861 by William Allen who also operated the first mill in Wangaratta. In 1881, Allen established new premises in Wangaratta close to the vital rail link and sold the old mill to the Woodberry family who have owned it ever since. The four storey structure is constructed of local bricks. The ground floor is surrounded by a timber apron structure. The mill was steam driven. The original brick boiler chimney has been demolished.

This is a fine example of the many flour Mills erected in Victoria in the nineteenth century and survives from early times. The simple three storey form with its expansive brick walls and encircling timber structure is superbly composed. The simple openings and gables are contributory elements in this composition. The local hand made bricks are distinctive. The mill is an important local landmark and an outstanding historic feature of the area.

The structure is generally intact except for the demolition of the brick chimney and the removal of all the equipment.

[Source: Register of the National Estate.]

Group

Manufacturing and Processing

Category

Mill (Grain)