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The Callington Mill

by tiabunna
This old mill, now restored and working, was built in Oatlands, Tasmania in 1837. It is the only working example of its type in the southern hemisphere. Yes, it is possible to buy flour milled by it. The fence also is appropriate to the period. Happy Fence Friday!
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Pam J said:

Beautiful example George.. just surprise that its the only example of its type in the So-hem. They are/were so common in England and Holland.
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to Pam J:

Pam, I think that a few factors could apply. The first is that much of Australia has wind speeds too low for these traditional mills to work properly. The only other such mill that I know here was built in Brisbane in 1828 and still survives - but it was converted to a convict treadmill not long after construction. Then, in the mid-1800s, when Australia began large-scale wheat growing, steam power had arrived to drive the mills. Finally, most of Australia's wheat has been exported (back to the UK in the sailing clippers in the 1800s).
11 years ago

Polyrus said:

HFF George!
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to Polyrus:

Than kyou Neil. HFF!
11 years ago

Fantasyfan said:

Gorgeous mill
11 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to Fantasyfan:

Thank you.
11 years ago

tiabunna said:

Thank you Lynne, that sounds to me like a good excuse to return - next time with camera. :)
11 years ago

Lech H Photography said:

Beautiful mill picture.
10 years ago ( translate )