Old Mill, Perth

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The Old Mill (Shenton’s Mill) is an inoperative wind-powered flour mill located on Mill Point in South Perth, Western Australia. Today, restored to its original 1830s condition^[1], it is one of Perth's best known historic landmarks and serves as a sightseeing attraction.

The mill was built in 1835 by William Kernot Shenton, after his first mill (built in 1833) was ransacked by Noongars in 1834. The stone mill was built by Paul and James Lockyer and operated by William Steele. Peak production was 680 kg of flour per day. Operation ceased in 1859, due to unprofitability.^[1]

In 1957 the proposed route of the Narrows Bridge was deviated to preserve the site^[1].

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c} www.southperth.wa.gov.au The Old Mill. Accessed 20 April 2006.

[edit] Further reading

• Cec Florey. Peninsular City: A Social History of the City of South Perth.