Smeaton

Explore details about location Smeaton. Smeaton is a location situated within the Shire of Hepburn alongside other areas such as Trentham, Newlyn North, Mount Franklin. Additionally, some smaller parts of Smeaton include specific areas like Half Chain Lane, Clunes - Dayelsford Road, Mount Cameron - Glengower Road adding to the diversity of its landscape.

Smeaton Mill Fowl House (2014). Originally built in 1869, this replica was erected in 1994. by Muzza from McCrae
A marriage of old and new (2014). A very well presented blend of an old historic house (left) with a modern extension. by Muzza from McCrae
Smeaton Mill Blacksmith's Shop (2014). The blacksmith would have been a very important part of the Mill complex, enabling machinery parts to be made and repaired. This building dates back to the early 1860s. by Muzza from McCrae
Anderson's Mill, Smeaton (2014). Built in 1862 and operated by the Anderson brothers, this mill became one of the major commercial enterprises of rural Victoria - a direct result of goldfield demand. by Muzza from McCrae
Smeaton Mill by AnJeLaEl
Smeaton House Gum by Lemlimenbitters
Smeaton Mill (2014). Built as a flour mill in 1862, this is now classified by the National Trust. by Muzza from McCrae
Cumberland Hotel (2014). The original hotel was built here c.1890s to cater for the effects of Gold Fever, particularly the rich "Berry Lead" which sustained the growth of the district for 3 decades from 1851. by Muzza from McCrae
Smeaton Mill Chimney (2014). This 23 metre high chimney was built to service the heated water boiler which provided steam power when water was unavailable to drive the waterwheel. It was built 1862-69 and restored in 1995. by Muzza from McCrae
Smeaton House by Lemlimenbitters
Smeaton House by Lemlimenbitters
Anderson's Mill Smeaton VIC by coops1967
Smeaton House view by Lemlimenbitters
Smeaton Mill Granary (2014). Built in 1866, this is where the bags of grain used to make the flour were stored. The external timber props were used to support the walls against the weight of the bags stacked inside. by Muzza from McCrae
Smeaton House Buildings by Lemlimenbitters
Glengower Post Office Ruins by Rod Bev
Smeaton Mill Office (2014). Built in 1869, this has a higher quality finish than the Mill. It is an excellent example of the quality workmanship of the stonemasons of that time. by Muzza from McCrae
Foley's bridge by P. Feikema