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Shire of Toodyay > Records

MILLING MACHINERY; DE-HUSKER

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1994

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Buildings / Structures

Overview

De-husker milling machinery for display being installed at Connor's Mill.
In wooden framework with chair attached. Display shelve to the right holding various items. Pinboard to the left. Photo taken from on high.

Historical information

A late Victorian-era working flour mill display was created in Connor's Mill in 1994 with milling equipment donated by Weston Milling after their Northam Mill had been modernised. The machines were moved, restored and installed by volunteer labour.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2016.8

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

10 cm

Height or length

15 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Sticker affixed to back with date 1994. Detailing operation. 'The old flour mill equipment was dismantled outside then rolled inside and raised upstairs by block and tackle through the large trays doors.'

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Year

1994

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