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Steam Power in the Industrial Revolution

  • First Steam Engine in Australia

    The first steam engine was shipped to New South Wales. This was installed in John Dickson's flour mill at Darling Harbour.
  • Steam Engines

    Another Steam was introduced into Australia.
  • Steam Engines

    Another Steam was introduced into Australia.
  • Steam Engines

    Another Steam was introduced into Australia.
  • The first paddle steamer in Australia

    The "Sophia Jane" was produced in England and transported to Australia where it became the fisrt paddle steamer to regularily opperate in Australia.
  • 'Surprise'

    The 'Surprise' made its firtst voyage to Parramatta from Sydney. The 'Surprise' became the fisrt steam powered vessel in Australia.
  • Steam Engines

    Another steam engine was introduced into Australia.
  • Steam Power

    There were 26 steam powered engines in flour mills and 10 more in other industries
  • Transport

    Steam ships were running transport trips between Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Moreton Bay, Adelaide and Tasmania