THOMAS MILL SITE
640 BRIDGE INN ROAD MERNDA, WHITTLESEA CITY
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Statement of Significance
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THOMAS MILL SITE - History
Moses Thomas built the flour mill in 1855 of locally quarried bluestone. It was the largest mill on the Plenty River. First built to be operated by steam, it was converted to water power, aided by a dam (which cost 800 pounds to build). The millceased operation when the dam washed away in a flood in 1863 and operations proved uneconomic.THOMAS MILL SITE - Interpretation of Site
Flour mill constructed 1855. Converted from steam to water power. Damaged and ceased operation c.1863.
THOMAS MILL SITE - Archaeological Significance
Site has high historical significance as the largest of the Plenty River mills. Site shows European techniques failing in Australia's very different environment.
THOMAS MILL SITE - Historical Significance
Site of a 19th century flour mill
Heritage Inventory Description
THOMAS MILL SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
Located on the west side of Plenty River bank are the overgrown remains of Thomas' Mill and associated structures. Along north-south fence line were several areas of bluestone rubble and bricks. Approximately 50 metres from the aqueduct structure (H7922-0038) are bluestone foundations and bricks (thin red hand-made), spilling to east, covering a 3 metres x 7 metre area. Chimney remains are seen as a mound 2x2 metres. Mill remains cut out of bank. Axle, bearings and walls, and debris (eg ceramics) are also present.
Heritage Inventory Significance: High.
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MERNDA 1, BERRY LANEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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MERNDA 3, PLENTY RIVER FLUMEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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MERNDA 11, CAROME MILLVictorian Heritage Inventory
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