Gold rush

Gold Rush

By devilhigh

  • Gold was discovered

    The gold rush begins in NSW and Vic. The discovery of gold causes the population in NSW and Melbourne to increase and become more wealthy. Australians began using the electric telegraph, telephones, trams, gas and electric powered light after technology advanced.
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    Steam engines were used in gold mines

    In Ballarat, 13 steam engines were used in 1855. The amount of steam engines used in gold mines grew rapidly and in 1861 423 steam engines were used.

  • First cast-iron foundry was opened

    The first cast-iron foundry was opened by Scott Claw and Prebble in Melbourne.

  • Industrial Society was put in place in Australia

    in the 1800s Australia industralised a great deal compared to before.
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    Industralisation slowed in Australia

    From 1891-1892 industralisation slowed down in Australia.