Murtoa No 1 Grain Store

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Murtoa No 1 Grain Store, National heritage site and grain storage in Murtoa, Australia

The Murtoa No 1 Grain Store spans 265 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and reaches 20 meters in height at its highest point.

Built between 1940 and 1941, this grain storage facility served as an emergency bulk wheat storage solution during World War II to address agricultural demands.

The grain store represents the evolution of Australian agriculture, demonstrating the technical advancements in grain storage methods of the twentieth century.

Visitors can access detailed information about the structure through interpretive signs and the official website at murtoastickshed.com.au.

This grain store remains the only surviving emergency bulk wheat storage shed from World War II in Australia, covering 16,000 square meters under one roof.

Location: Victoria

Website: http://murtoastickshed.com.au/

Address: Wimmera Hwy, Murtoa VIC

Website: http://murtoastickshed.com.au

GPS coordinates: -36.62300,142.47900

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:17

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