Industrial Revolution-Iron and steel

By Smileyfacelover

  • First attempt at establishing iron and steel smelting.

    In 1848, the first attempt at establishing iron and steel smelting in Australia was mad near Mittagong, NSW.

  • First cast-iron foundry in Melbourne.

    In 1856, Scott Clow andd Prebble opened the first cast-iron foundry in Melbourne.

  • Another attempt at smelting.

    In 1872, another attempt was made in VIC with the formation of Victoria Iron company.

  • Second attempt at smelting became the Lal Lal Mining Co.

    In 1874, the second attempt at smelting became the Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ldt.

  • Small blast of furnace was built.

    In 1875, a small blast furnance was built and operated into the 1880s.

  • Smelting plant closed.

    In 1877, the smelting plant was not economical and was closed.