Heritage Cottage repairs

THE historical and Victorian Heritage listed former home of Port Fairy harbour master and whaler, Captain John B Mills, his brother Charles and their families, Mills Cottage, has received an investment of $103,000 from the Victorian Government. The funds will be used to replace tiles and mitigate further water damage to the interior. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Lizzie Hallam

October 27, 2022 | 7:00 AM

CAPTAIN John Mills’ former home in Gipps Street Port Fairy, Mills Cottage, will benefit from an investment of $103,000, under the Victorian Government’s Living Heritage Program.

Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and property of the National Trust, Mills Cottage is one of 18 projects across Victoria to receive investment from a total of $2.2 million recently announced by Planning minister, Lizzie Blandthorn.