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"County grant for historic corn mill"

Cutting from unknown source describing the contribution of funds for mill refurbishment at Crabble Corn Mill. Contributors include economic development and tourism sub-committee, English Heritage and Dover District Council. A brief history of the mill is outlined in the article.

"Famous mill collapses"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' describing the collapse of West Hougham windmill on Mill Farm, owned by Messrs. Benjamin and Ernest Tanton. The collapsed was witnessed by Mr. T. J. Gaudsen. The article also outlines a brief history of the mill, including its use as a military rendezvous point.

"Ancient mill destroyed by fire"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger'describing the destruction of Black Windmill at Barham by a fire. The article mentions that the county council agreed to pay part of the £7000 required for repairs and also includes a brief history of the mill as well as an eye-witness account of the fire from Mr. Ben Greiner.

"Friends help to keep the old mill in fine shape"

Cutting from an unknown source describing a meeting of Friends of Meopham Mill presided over by Mr. Alex Evans about the restoration of Meopham Mill in Kent. The article goes over details of the fundraising and restoration effort, and outlines the mill's current functions.

"The Mill sails may turn again"

Cutting from 'The Reporter' of an article by Margaret Collingwood describing efforts to restore Meopham Mill in Kent by the Friends of Meopham Mill. The article provides a history of the mill and its functions throughout the years, as well as a record of the Killick brothers having it built. It also mentions the mill's current use.

"400 windmills once dotted Kent's landscape"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' of an article by John Mannering describing efforts by Kent County Council to preserve the remaining windmills in Kent. The article includes a list of surviving mills supplied by Mr. Peter Davies, and also outlines the current status and occupation of various windmills such as Union Mill, Black Mill and Chillenden Mill.

"Famous landmark goes"

Cutting from 'Kentish Express' describing the collapse of a mill in Hougham. It was owned by Benjamin C. Tanton and the destruction was witnessed by Mr. Jack G. Gausden. The article also gives a brief history of the mill.

"Three centuries pass by... but little has changed at the mill"

Cutting from 'The Courier' describing production of animal feed by Bradley Speldhurst Ltd. at Speldhurst Mill. The article describes some technical aspects of the process and goes over how the mill has been updated to include modern machinery in the production, as well as preserve historical aspects of the mill.

"The old water mill - and the new"

Cutting from 'Sussex Express' describing operations at Speldhurst Mill. The article describes some of the technical aspects of the mill, as told by millwright Cyril Harmer, and also includes a brief history of the mill.

"Kent, £30,000"

Cutting from an unknown source of a property listing for Swingate Mill near Dover. The listing mentions that the mill produced flour until 1918, and also includes particulars of the house the mill was converted into.

"Barham Mill - part of the farmers' heritage"

Cutting from 'Kentish Gazette' describing the efforts to save Barham Mill in Canterbury by local farmers. The article mentions an appeal for funding from Cllr. Alfred Ross, and also includes a history of the mill and some of the milling techniques used there.

"The old windmills of Kent"

Cutting from 'East Kent Mercury' of an article by Tony Arnold giving a historical description of various windmills around Kent. The article gives a brief history of Chillenden, Eastry, Ripple, Guston, Northbourne and St. Margaret's Bay mills, as well as restoration efforts carried out at some of them.

"Weald Windmill goes"

Cutting from 'Kentish Express' describing the demolition of Weald Windmill in Headcorn. The article gives a brief history of the mill, including its ownership in the 1800s by the East Sutton Estate, and later by Mr. M. J. Fermor.

"Windmills"

Cutting from 'Kent and Sussex Courier' of a review of 'The Windmills of Kent' by Jenny West.

"Canadian gift of timber to restore Weald windmill"

Cutting from 'Kent and Sussex Courier' describing the repair effort at Woodchurch Windmill by local residents after it was damaged in a storm. The article focuses in particular on the timber donated by Mr. H. Friser Frederikson of the East Asiatic Shipping Company of Vancouver and its free transport to England by the Blue Star Line Shipping company. The article also outlines others involved in the effort and gives a brief history of the mill.

"Mr. Cadman will cure trouble at mill"

Cutting from 'Kent Messenger' describing the sale of a windmill in Woodchurch to Mr. Robert Cadman, who and his plan to restore it and convert it into a private residence for himself. The article also contains details of the agreement between Mr. Cadman and the local parish council to maintain and restore the structure and allow the mill to be open to visitors twice a year.

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