Adelaide Timber Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Timber |
| Founder | George Shepherdson |
Area served | Western Australia |
The Adelaide Timber Company was a company that operated timber mills in Western Australia.
History
In 1894, George Shepherdson moved to Western Australia having milled timber near Adelaide, establishing a mill near Mundaring. He returned to South Australia in 1895 leaving the business in the hands of his sons.[1]
In January 1898, the business was incorporated as Adelaide Timber Company Limited. In 1899, the Mundaring mill closed with operations to a site near Greenbushes. In 1908, the Adelaide Timber Company moved to new concession near Wilga on the Donnybrook to Boyup Brook railway line.[1][2]
In 1929, WA Jarrah Forests' mill in East Witchcliffe was purchased.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ a b Notes on the Adelaide Timber Company Ltd, Wilga and Witchcliffe, Western Australia Light Railways issue 95 January 1987 pages 3-9
- ^ Gunzburg, Adrian; Austin, Jeff (2008). Rails through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia. Perth: Rail Heritage WA. pp. 132–134. ISBN 978-0-9803922-2-7.
- ^ The Adelaide Timber Co Ltd Wiluna Miner 20 December 1935 page 4
- ^ Adelaide Timber Company Tramways Light Railways issue 107 January 1990 pages 23/24
- ^ East Witchcliffe Mill Heritage Council of Western Australia