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Demand for Tools
There was a growing demand for tools such as, picks and shovels for fossicking gold. -
The Gold Rush
In both NSW and Vic the gold rush not only brought wealth but also an increase in poulation. Sydeny and Mebourne suddenly became groing cities, with building to rival those in other parts of the world. -
There Were 13 Steam Enigine in Ballarat mainly used to Pump Water out from the Goldmines
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First Cast-Iron foundry in Melbourne
Scott Clow and Prebble opened the cast-iron fourdry in Melbourne because of the increasing need for repairs and maintenance of machines. -
There Were 135 Steam Enigine in Ballarat mainly used to Pump Water out from the Goldmines
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Enoch Huges established a rolling mill in Melbourne
It later played a major role in estabilishing an iron and steel works in Lithgow, NSW. -
There Were 342 Steam Enigine in Ballarat mainly used to Pump Water out from the Goldmines
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In Ballarat there were 10 foundries, 8 for mining and 2 for producing and repairing farming equipment
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A severe recession in Australia slowed Industrialisation