Andersons Mill, Smeaton Historic Area

Anderson's Mill is a grandiose, steam and water-powered flour mill located in Smeaton, Victoria, Australia.

Built in 1861 by the Anderson brothers, it was established after the failure of another flour mill project. The mill was inaugurated in 1862 and was considered a feat of engineering at the time.

John Anderson, who had been apprenticed to a millwright in Scotland, is believed to have designed the mill. The water wheel design was based on designs by John Smeaton and cast by Hunt and Opie's Victoria Foundry. The water supply for the mill's wheel came from Hepburn Lagoon and was delivered via the Birch Creek and a water race. The mill also had an oat milling section.

In addition to the mill, John Anderson built an oat drying kiln, a nine-room house, and a workshop. Other buildings, such as a timber grain store and a manager's office, were added later. The mill was refitted as a roller mill in 1896. After World War Two, flour milling became a minor component of the mill's production.

In 1959, the mill closed and most of the supplies and machinery were sold for scrap. In 1979, the Victorian Government purchased the site for its historical significance. The mill was acquired by the Department of Conservation, Forests, and Lands in 1987 and is now managed by Parks Victoria.

The Anderson's Mill Festival is organized annually to showcase traditional skills and honor the mill's production heritage. The mill is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register and offers tours for visitors to embrace Victoria's history.