HICKMANS CREEK SAWMILL

HARVEY FLAT ROAD MOUNT COLE, ARARAT RURAL CITY

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HICKMANS CREEK SAWMILL FEATURE

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  • History

    HICKMANS CREEK SAWMILL - History

    THE SITE HAS AN OBSUCRE HISTORY, WITH TWO CONTENDERS FOR OWNERSHIP.  THE FIRST, HENRY MCGIE INSTALLED A STEAM SAWMILL ON HICKMANS CREEK IN 1856.  IN 1863, THE MILL WAS SOLD TO FORBES AND LEWIN WHO MOVED IT ELSEWHERE.  THE SECOND CONTENDER IS JOHN CLUNAS.  HE OPERATED A MILL ON HICKMANS CREEK FROM 1874 TO 1877 AND 1879 TO 1884.

    Interpretation of Site

    HICKMANS CREEK SAWMILL - Interpretation of Site

    The site consists of a deep pit 10.7 metres long by 5 metres wide. A bifurcated trench leads from the south-eastern side towards the creek. Two trees more than a metre in diameter are growing in this trench, reinforcing the 19th-century date of the site. A substantial stone and brick foundation would appear to be the remains of a boiler setting.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    HICKMANS CREEK SAWMILL - Heritage Inventory Description

    Remains of 19th-century sawmill on Hickmans Creek, south of Elmhurst, of unique design.

    Large sawpit, substantial stone and brick machinery foundations, log yard timber impressions.

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