Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

By Alan McRae
May 17 2021 - 5:30am
Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst
Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

Many older Bathurstians will recall the working days of Tremain's Flour Mill in lower Keppel Street as part of Milltown. We are fortunate to have the remains of the mill that has a comprehensive history. The mill has been a landmark in Bathurst since the 1870s. The three-storey building, constructed of brick, also has a basement. It was originally known as the Victoria Flour Mills. The mill was a hive of industry from its commencement employing many local Bathurst residents. At times they were purchasing the bulk of Bathurst and district's wheat crop.

FLOUR milling has been an occupation from before the Romans, however, today's equipment is a far cry to the heavy stone grinding wheels of even 200 years ago.

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