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OverviewAs white settlement spread along railways and through the agricultural areas of Australia, almost every important town boasted a large sophisticated flour mill. This handsome illustrated survey of flour milling reflects the story of Australia in general. Long before colonists arrived, Aborigines milled flour for bread and cake. In convict times there were treadmills and windmills. Later, mechanised mills symbolised progress and prosperity: heroic monuments of industrial architecture dominating the skyline. But they were dangerous places to work, and THE POWER OF FLOUR reports many fires and explosions. The story in recent generations is one of declining numbers, as vast enterprises concentrate milling in large modern plants. Thanks to the corona virus, flour sales have reached record levels. Over 150 illustrations show mills from every state, and informative text links the highs and lows with the history of the times. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Ashton , Jess Jennings , John MccorquodalePublisher: Halstead Press Imprint: Halstead Press ISBN: 9781925043730ISBN 10: 1925043738 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 August 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTHE PHOTOGRAPH IN MILLING HISTORY Indigenous Milling The Spread of Mills Tasmanian Milling Milling in Other Colonies The Mill as a Sign of Success Agriculture’s Century The Slow Rise of Bulk Handling Depression and the Gepp Royal Commission Australian Millers Turn to Asia The Cold War and Agribusiness Mills as Industrial Heritage Windmills Water-Powered Mills Wheat and Flour The Development of the Rollermill McCorquodale Brothers: A Case Study Modern Flour Milling Flour Milling into the Future COLONIAL MILLING TO 1900 THE NEW CENTURY 1901 TO 1918 MODERNISATION AND MAYHEM 1919 TO 1945 CORPORATISATION POST-1945 THE EVOLUTION OF MILLING TECHNOLOGYReviewsAuthor InformationPAUL ASHTON is a leading historian, author of over 40 books for adults and young readers, and professor of Public History at UTS. He lives in Sydney. JESS JENNINGS is one of the founders of the new Australian Milling Museum, which has headquarters at historic Tremain’s Mill in Bathurst, and outreach in other parts of Australia. He is a Councillor on Bathurst City Council. JOHN McCORQUODALE after decades of practical experience as a flour miller is an expert in milling technology and history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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