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Brisbane Diarystar - June 2008

The Old Windmill

June 26th 2008 02:30
Category: Landmarks
Windmill Brisbane



The Old Windmill aka Tower Mill on Brisbane's Wickham Terrace was built by convicts in 1828 and is the city's oldest surviving building and landmark. Initially constructed to serve as a windmill, the building was later used as a convict-operated treadmill for grinding grain.

Its other uses over the years includes a signal station, fire brigade, radio and television research and as an observatory towards the end of the 19th century.

Windmill Brisbane



When?

Throughout the year.

Where?

Wickham Park,
Spring Hill,
Brisbane.

How much?

Free!

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Comment by Johnny Come Lately

June 26th 2008 05:50


Jack's Back
a lovely old Brisbane landmark. It is a gorgeous city and we have many beaut places.

Comment by Thoraiya Dyer

June 29th 2008 14:09


Demented World
That is a cool windmill. Have to make sure to hunt it down and stare at it next time I go to Brisbane

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