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Imports
In 1855 there was over 5500 tonnes of iron and steel imported. -
Imports
Another 7500 tonnes of iron and steel were imported. -
Smelting
Smelting of Iron and Steel was attempted near Mittagong, NSW. This was the first attempt in Australia. -
Cast-Iron Foundry
Scott Clow and Prebble the first cast-iron foundry in Melbourne. -
Victoria Iron Company.
The smelting of iron was attempted again by the Vicotria Iron Company. -
Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ltd
The Victoria Iron Company became the Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ltd. -
Blast Furnace
A small blast furnace was constructed and operated in the 1880's. An empolyee was sent to Britain to learn how to operate the new technology, it took 5 before satisfactory production was achieved. -
Mittagong Plant
The plant was shut down due to the fact is was not economical.