c. 1870, Photograph, B 7420
Thomas Magarey's Mill and cottage, between Manton and Roberts Streets Hindmarsh, facing the River Torrens. The Mill was demolished about 1903, it incorporated some of John Ridley's Mill machinery. Thomas Magarey [1825-1902] was a businessman and Churches of Christ founder in South Australia. In 1845 he settled at Noarlunga and managed a flour mill. In 1850 he bought John Ridley's flour mill at Hindmarsh. He was a successful businessman and built a large house at Enfield which boasted a Turkish bath and telescope to study the stars. He was founding shareholder of the Bank of Adelaide, part owner of "The Register", founding member of the Adelaide Club and member of both Lower and Upper Houses. The photograph shows the mill with its rounded iron roof, a house and a tall brick chimney.