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Waverly Woolen Mills prides itself in manufacturing knitting yarn which is manufactured
from 100% Pure New Australian Merino Wool. It offers online service to provide
yarn directly to knitters and craft sellers. Waverly Woolen Mills receives quite
a substantial number of online orders from overseas customers as well. The yarn
produced by Mills is known to be relatively affordable and also of the highest
quality.
History of Waverly Woolen Mills
Formally established in 1874, Waverly Woolen Mills takes its name from the
Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' novels. The hysteria of Gold Rush
had culminated in a singular increase in the population of Australia, which
meant that the country's dependence on shipments of simple goods from England
reached it high point. It was at this point of time that Mr. Peter Bulman envisaged
the feasibility of yarn mills in Australia. Warmed by his glowing visions, Bulman
braved the chill of England and Scotland as he took a tour of the mills in the
countries. The mill first started work on May 13, 1874. The wool derived was
put on an auction where it fetched little over 1000 pounds; the mill received
additional 1000 pounds from the government on February 2, 1875. Distillery Creek
was chosen as an appropriate site for the establishment of Waverly Woolen Mills
owing to easy availability of water.
Products of Waverley Woolen Mills
Waverley Woolen Mills offers premium quality woolen blankets, quilts in wide
range of colors. Also available are high quality mohair blankets. All of the
Waverley Woolen Mills woolen products can be machine washed and tumble dried.
Waverley Woolen Mills also produces woolen shawls and rugs.
Waverly Woolen Mills as a Tourist Destination
The original machine of the Mill which was obtained in1874 is still operating.
There are a few rare photographs of the early 20th century Australia, which
make for an interesting viewing.
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