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industrial revolution was in its early stages
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coal was first discovered by europeans in Australia at the mouth of hunter river in NSW
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first coal mine established in Australia near mouth of hunter river
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set up a permanent settlement at hunter river became center of development in coal trade
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first steam engine to be shipped to colony in NSW
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more steam engines were introduced
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there were six engines including one at Australian Agricultrul Companys Newcastle colamine
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first paddle steamer to be built in england and arrive at sydney
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early textile factory established
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imports of steel and iron tottalled 5500 tonnes and a further 7500
tonnes were imported to the end of 1840 -
26 steam engines in flower mills ten in othwer industries
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horizontal engine started to take over steam engine
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steam ships wear running between ports
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first line carrying steam train
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treadle and steam driven sewing machines
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peter russel played important role in founding the institute of engineers
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textile industry relied heavily on the low labour cost of women and children industry expanded rapidly with employment from 1870-1900
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small blast furnnace was built and operated into thew 1880s but was never a economic proposition
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first railway in queensland
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smelting plant was not economical and closed down
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charles rasp believes he has found tin on broken hill
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mining company dissolved incorporated broken hill propierity company. begins mining silver lead and zinc
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smelting commences at port pirie South Australia
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firat export of lead to china
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bhp commences iron ore mining