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First Steam Train in Australia
In 1813, the first steam train arrived in New South Wales. -
First Paddle Steamer arrived in Australia
The Sophia Jane was the first paddle steamer to regularly operate in Australian Waters. It arrived at Sydney in 1831. -
Large amount of Flourmills and other factories
In 1840, there were 26 flourmills and ten in other industries. -
Steamships Running Services Between Australian Ports
By 1852, steamships were running services between ports including Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Moreton Bay, Adelaide and Tasmania -
Ballarat- 13 Steam Engines
In 1855, there were 13 steam engines in Ballarat. These were used to pump water out from the goldmines. -
Ballarat- 135 Steam Engines
In 1858, there were 135 steam engines in Ballarat. These were used to pump water out from the goldmines. -
Ballarat- 342 Steam Engines
In 1861, there were 342 steam engines in Ballarat. These were used to pump water out from the goldmines.