Wilkies Mill, Mosgiel, New Zealand 🌍

Mosgiel (#nz2101)

Built for A J Burns, who also constructed the Mosgiel woollen mills, which operated until 2000.

From Page 1 Advertisements Column 3, Otago Witness, Issue 550, 14 June 1862:

MOSGIEL MILLS.
REDUCED PRICE OF GRINDING.
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, the 7th April, all Grists sent to this Mill will be charged at One Shilling per Bushel.
TRY THE FINE FLOUR FROM MOSGIEL MILLS, EAST TAIERI.
A very superior article of Fine Flour to be had from the above Mills. Private Families, who have tried it, have been highly satisfied, and find a great saving by purchasing this flour. Parcels made up iv 50 lbs. or 100 lbs., or 200 lbs. bags, to suit the convenience of purchasers. This Flour is made from a beautiful sample of White Wheat, grown on Mosgiel Farm; and no pains or expense has been spared to send it to Mill in good order and condition.
Orders left at Messrs. J. and J. H. Barr's, Stafford-street, Dunedin; or forwarded to the Mill, will receive immediute attention and despatch
A. J. BURNS.
TO THE TAIERI SETTLERS.
MOSGIEL FLOUR MILL being now in working order, the proprietor will be happy to receive Wheat for Gristing. Strict attention will be given to make a first-class article, for which purpose it is necessary the Wheat be thoroughly cleaned and sent to the mill in good order and condition. All bags sent to the mill must be properly marked, or the proprietor will not become responsible for their delivery.
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The proprietor will be happy to receive orders from bakers, storekeepers, private families, &c, &c , for his first-class Fine Flour, made from wheat grown on Mosgiel, and sent to mill in superior order and condition.
Seconds, Sharps, and Bran always on hand.
Orders in writing, addressed to A. J. Burns, Mosgiel Mills, East Taieri. or to Messrs. J. and J. Barr, Stafford-strect. Dunedin, will get strict attention and despatch.
A. J. BURNS.
VERTICAL SAW MACHINERY FOR SALE
A Splendid Investment for the Sixty-mile Bush and the Timber Trade A VERTICAL and CIRCULAR SAW. nearly new, first-class articles, with all the Gear now in work, at MOSGIEL MILLS, East Taieri, 10 Miles from Dunedin.
Giving up Business will be Sold a Bargain. For further particulars, apply to A. J. BURNS, Mosgiel Mills, East Taieri.

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