Mill Point Settlement Site, Historical settlement site near Lake Cootharaba, Queensland, Australia
The Mill Point Settlement Site contains archaeological remains of a former sawmill township, including foundations, machinery parts, and cemetery plots scattered across the area.
Established in 1869 by Charles Samuel Russell and partners, the settlement operated as a timber processing center until 1892, employing up to 150 workers and their families.
The settlement included a school that opened in 1874 with 16 students, serving both educational purposes and as a community gathering space for local events.
Visitors can access interpretive signs throughout the site that explain the layout of the former settlement and its role in Queensland's timber industry development.
A fatal boiler explosion in 1873 that killed five workers led to significant reforms in Queensland's steam boiler safety regulations and industrial practices.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -26.24780,153.00010
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:52
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