Lal Lal Steam Saw Mills

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Also known as Lal Lal Steam Saw Mills.

Background

Lal Lal Saw Mills were erected in late 1858 by W. B. McGuanne and Co. [1]

History

Lal Lal Steam Saw Mills
TIMBER YARD
Mair street, adjoining the old Post Office Reserve.
CONSTANTLY ON HAND, all sizes of Hardwood suited for Builders, Mining Companies, &c., &c. Timber of any size cut to order on the shortest notice. Palings, Shingles, Palisades, &c. Orders delivered free on any part of Ballarat.
W. B. McGavin & Co.[2]


Site

Near Bacchus' Creek (probably Lal Lal Creek between Bungaree and Old Melbourne Road. [3]

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Community Involvement

Works Produced

Workplace Relations

The People

Legacies

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Notes


References

  1. Griffiths, Tom, Three Times Blest, Buninyong Historical Society, 1988, p91.
  2. The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), Tuesday 15 March 1859, page 1. Digital copy accessed via Trove.
  3. Griffiths, Tom, Three Times Blest, Buninyong Historical Society, 1988.


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