• Maryborough Flour Mill images

  • The Maryborough Flour Mill images below show a three storey brick building, with a detached iron shed at the rear. The silos and brick chimney still remain. The walls are 18 inches (45cm) thick and the building is 40 feet (12m) high at the ridges. When used as a flour mill, the shed was capable of storing 20,000 bags of wheat, with a siding from the railway to both the mill and shed.

  • In 1974 the mill was acquired by Granny Davis Bakeries who operated it until its closure in 1980. Granny Davis was then purchased by the Tip Top and Home Pride bread group. They immediately decided to close the Maryborough Flour Mill. This decision shocked the residents of Maryborough. It resulted in the loss of jobs for between 20 and 30 local men, and it seemed incredible to the residents that the Maryborough Flour Mill should close down and lie idle. It was one of only six operating in Victoria and one of the most modern of those. To replace the building at that time, the cost was estimated at more than $1.5 million.

    As the Maryborough Flour Mill images show, the structure remains a timeless and impressive landmark near the Maryborough Railway Station, next to the Majorca road railway crossing. The main building, storage sheds and concrete silos are still as solid and sturdy as the day they were made.

  • Charlie Bovalino acquired the Maryborough Flour Mill in 1997. It had been vacant for 17 years and needed improvements to make it secure. Charlie began improving the building and using it as a furniture gallery. On display were unique items of furniture made from his fine furniture timbers. More recently, he has upgraded the flour mill into a secure vehicle storage facility with covered and un-covered storage options.

    The Maryborough Flour Mill images above show various aspects of the flour mill. You now have an understanding of what the building has to offer as a secure vehicle storage facility. Please contact Charlie to discuss your requirements.