The mill opened on 24 May 1892 "in the presence of a large body of spectators" with the promoters appearing to be "sanguine of the success of their venture".

Every attention has been paid, and no expense spared, in fitting this lofty and commodious building up with the latest and best milling apparatus procurable.

"[4] In 1896, William Dinsdale Jr, boot retailer, who also ran another mill on the corner of River Street and Avon Terrace, became manager.

[5] Wheat was brought to the mill in bags and stacked outside under sheets of corrugated iron.

When the export trade petered out, the machinery was sold and many hands were laid off work, but the buildings continued to be used for chaff cutting.

[6] Railway tracks allowed easy access for rail cartage to the Fremantle Docks for export.

[8] In 1992, the building was purchased by Jah Roc, a furniture manufacturing business, and the ground floor was converted into showrooms and craft studios.