Milawa - Former Flour Mill
The wonderful Old Flour Mill, stands along the Snow Road between Milawa and Oxley. This is a fine example of the many flour Mills erected in Victoria in the nineteenth century and survives from early times. The mill is an important local landmark and an outstanding historic feature of the area.
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 and the ground floor is surrounded by a timber apron structure. The mill was steam driven and the structure is generally intact except for the demolition of the brick chimney and the removal of all the equipment.
It is not possible to enter the building but you can admire it from the bike trail/road which runs beside the building.
Location
62 Woodberrys Lane, Milawa 3678 Map
Web Links
→ Former Flour Mill (Victorian Heritage Database)
