The Emerald Mill's History
Old Mill originally "The Emerald Mill" (C1850's) a historic flour mill takes full advantage of the sophisticated and well conditioned timberwork and the six-brick thick walls.
The tables are made from the original floor boards from the second floor - sturdy, rugged planks prepared by convicts in a sawing pit reminding diners of an era long past! Convict marks are still visible on the reconstituted beams above the serving counter as are convict arrows and the thumb prints on a number of the exposed bricks!
The nails used in the tables were originally hand made by convicts!
- 1853 - John Pooler built the Emerald Mill.
- 1856 - John and George Ritchie buy the mill.
- 1885 - Mill is still operating by Thomas Ritchie.
- 1903 - Mill ceased production and was rented to Affleck as a grain store.
- 1904 - 1989 - Between these years of the Emerald Mill was used for several purposes including a sand and soap factory, and a wool and skin merchants store.
- 1989 - JJ's Bakery commenced operation from the front of the building.
- 1992 - JJ's Bakery became Tasmania's first Champion Bakery.
- 1996 - JJ's Bakery won Tasmania's Grand Champion Breadmakers award.
- 2000 - JJ's Bakery had some extensive renovations.
Reconstruction of the bakery has also incorporated the new Cafe area as you see today, giving us the opportunity to offer a complete dining service.
