The first flourmill in Oamaru, NZ, owned by the Messrs Meek was established in 1867. It was a wooden building situated in Severn Street, and when it was opened it contained two pairs of stones. In 1872 the firm purchased the Crown Mills, together with the land, which includes an acre and a half of freehold. The building is four stories in height, is of Oamaru stone, and had a capacity of ten sacks per hour. It was converted from a stone mill into a roller mill in 1886; it contained the latest silk-dressing machinery, and was driven by a horizontal tandem Corliss steam engine of 100 horsepower, made by Musgrave of Bolton.
Its quite an ugly building but has good bones. Now used for a smashing cars business!
Three good things:
1. Only one more sleep till Australia - the event is covered in : http://www.mcnews.com.au/2013_Bikes/Indian/Silhouette/Introduction.htm Our appearance is a secret at the moment.
2. The cat has not yet hidden under the sofa.
3. All packed and ready to go. Next photo will be from Sydney.
@smellychelli I did soften this picture, Michelle - it was too harsh! Apparently we are " next best" to Burt Munro! So John can talk a lot about him being the only son!
@maggiemae nothing wrong with posting pics of the bridge snd ipera house maggie ....they are iconic buildings... Hope i get an opportunity to shoot them in my lifetume :-) ...enjoy your trip
Interesting building, and thanks for giving us some of its interesting history! I like the composition and also the vintagey look of this photo, which is very suitable for the subject.
Have a safe journey! I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to have you there!
I hope you have a wonderful trip. What a treat for everyone to have Burt Munro's only son there!!!! ENJOY.
- original mill photo here http://digital-library.canterbury.ac.nz/awweb/main.jsp?flag=browse&smd=1&awdid=1