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There was a huge demand for picks, shovels and and other tools and when it became necessary to mine gold steam engines came into use.
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The gold rush in New South Wales and Victoria bought not only wealth but population growth.
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There were 13 steam engines at this time
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Scott Clow and Prebble opened the first cast iron foundry to help with the maintenence and repairs of machines.
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There were 135 steam engines in use.
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342 steam engines in use at this time and they were mainly used to pump water out of the mines.
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In 1861 Bllarat had ten foundries, eight for mining equipment and two for producing and repairing farming equipment.
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Gold gave Australia a huge financial boom when the infrustructure for development for an industrial society wasput in place.
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A severe recession occurred in Australia, slowing industrialisation.