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1803
Charles Grimes was the first European to explore the Yarra River. (This image shows Charles Grimes) -
1835
Melbourne was eventually settled. (This image shows Melbourne settled) -
1839
John Dight purchased Melbourne block 88 along the Yarra River and the first weir at Dights Falls. (This image shows block 88 along the Yarra River) -
1860
John Dights construction of the weir began and the changing owner ships of Dights mill. (This image shows the construction of the weir) -
1864
The Dight family abandoned the flour milling. (This image shows the Dight family) -
1878
The property was sold to Edward T. (This image shows the property that was sold to Edward) -
1888
Original mill on the riverbank remained unoccupied until the new mill and associated buildings were constructed. (This image shows the original mill on the riverbank) -
1891
The enterprise was sold to the Melbourne flour-milling company. (This image shows the Melbourne flour-milling company building) -
1895
A timber structure was built to provide water to the Melbourne flour-milling company. (This image shows the timber structure to provide water) -
1909
The flour mill was destroyed in a fire. (This image shows the flour mill destroyed by the fire) -
1918
The first documented reconstruction activity occurred. (This image shows the first documented reconstruction activity) -
1940
The weir was constructed with 1.5 tones of rock. (This image shows the construction of rocks to put in the weir) -
1967
Another damage of the weir occurred after heavy rainfall. (This image shows the damage the rainfall did to the weir) -
1968
Original timber pines were capped by concrete. (This image shows the original timber pines capped by concrete) -
1993
Melbourne water constructed a water fish way. (This image shows the Melbourne water fish way) -
2012
A new fish way was built. (This image shows the new fish way built)
