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Flour Mill, Mill Point, South Perth

Sharkey Collection
c. 1895
Overview

Artistic view of the derelict flour mill.
A man stands at the doorway of a random laid stone building with tower.
The ends of the fallen sails are poking from the shingled roof.
Zamia palms in the foreground.
Swan River and dwellings can be seen in the background.

Historical information

The Old Mill in South Perth is one of Perth’s best-known landmarks.

William Shenton built the flour mill in 1835 at Point Belches (now Mill Point) and it operated until 1859. At its peak, the mill produced 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) of flour per day.

The mill was not a profitable concern due to its location in relation to the major markets. Erratic winds meant that it was often unable to grind wheat.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-177
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

In pencil in album [MILL, MILL POINT].

Contextual information

Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.

Year
c. 1895
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum.
Last modified
Saturday, 28 June, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.177'.

Copyright holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

Old Mill
Flour Mill
Mill Point, South Perth
Source: Claremont Museum 09.177

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