 The
cooperative butter factory opened in 1892 and operated until
1913, when its owner opened a new factory in Birregurra...click
here for more>> |
 Many
coaches travelled through Deans Marsh on their way to and from
Lorne. Two companies, Mountjoys and Cobb & Co. had stables
in Deans Marsh...click here for
more>> |
 Well
known character Syd Willcott and Laddie at the Deans Marsh railway
station circa 1930's...click
here for more>> |
 One
of the many sawmills in the district. Mackie's Mill was located
near the Deans Marsh railway station. After bushfires in 1948,
Mackie's Mill was moved...click
here for more>> |
 A
magnificent example of Victorian architecture. The Smith homestead
built in the 1860's looking over Deans Marsh from its perch
east of the Valley...click
here for more>> |
 Deans
Marsh Common School No. 1025, circa 1870. Located at Mackey's
Corner (near the present day intersection of Parkers Rd and
Deans Marsh-Winchelsea Rd)...click
here for more>> |
 Looking
north at the Deans Marsh township 1895. The blacksmith/wheelwright
shop on the right (with the Community Hall roof just visible
behind the blacksmith sheds)...click
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 Oat
harvesting in Deans Marsh using steam power. Late in the 19th
century, coaches and wagons were king of the road...click
here for more>> |
| Information
extracted from Ron Millard's book, The Deans Marsh Story. Photos
courtesy of Sandra Dempster. |
