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Janefield Mill was an early water-powered flour mill on the Plenty River at Bundoora, Victoria. George Coulstock built it in the early 1840s to process local grain; the three-storey bluestone mill had a 16-foot breast wheel and later processed about eight bushels of wheat per hour. Reduced river flows after construction of the Yan Yean Reservoir ended its operation between 1858 and 1862, after which the building was demolished and its machinery moved to a steam mill in Preston. [Whittlesea heritage map](https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e6d2606757fa41258a51d254d0b9dc29)
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Where was Janefield Mill located?
Janefield Mill stood on the Plenty River at Bundoora in Victoria. It was an early water-powered flour mill serving local grain production.
Who built Janefield Mill?
George Coulstock built Janefield Mill in the early 1840s. The mill was constructed as a three-storey bluestone building.
How did Janefield Mill use water power?
The mill used a 16-foot breast wheel to turn its machinery. Water from the Plenty River powered the wheel, allowing the mill to process grain into flour.
How much wheat could Janefield Mill process?
Janefield Mill later processed about eight bushels of wheat per hour. That capacity reflects its role as a working local flour mill rather than simply a small domestic facility.
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