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Shire of Toodyay > Records

CONNOR'S MILL, RE-OPENING AFTER RESTORATION

R. Paynter
1976
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Buildings / Structures
Overview

A faded coloured photo of the opening of Connor's Mill after restoration.
Many folks sitting and standing are outside the front entrance while the Shire President Mr Ian Murray is making an appropriate speech.

Historical information

In 1975 the old power station was renovated as a tourist bureau and museum, and renamed Connor's Mill.
Stairs were installed to the first floor and the roof was replaced.

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Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.1086
Item type
Photographs
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Written on back Photograph R. Paynter. Ian Murray Shire President, April 3 1976.

Year
1976
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