Industrialisation of Steam

By Seann_G

  • Steam Ships

    "Surprise" made its first voyage from Sydney to Paramatta. First steam powered vessel in Australaia

  • Steam Ships and Transport

    Steam ships became running services.

  • Steam Trains in Ballarat

    13 Steam trains in Ballarat, increasing to 342 in 1861.

  • Growth of Iron Industries

    The iron industry grew due to train and the railways needing maintenance

  • Cast Iron

    First cast iron factory opened in Melbourne

  • Foundries

    Ballarat had 10 foundries, 8 of which were for mining equipment and 2 were for farming supllies.