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Former Joshua Brothers Sugar Refinery

Colonial Sugar Refinery ,  Victorian Sugar Company

265 Whitehall Street,, YARRAVILLE VIC 3013 - Property No B5089

Joshua Brothers Company erected the first Yarraville sugar refinery in 1873 reputedly using local contractors Edward Murphey and Timothy Lane. Thomas Watts was architect of the early stages of construction with initial tenders in November 1872, two brick stores were added in 1872-5 and a timber store in 1875. Either John Campbell or James Muir (there is conflict in sources) were brought out from Scotland to supervise construction and became manager on completion in February 1874. ... more

B5089

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