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The Influence of Engineering on Nineteenth Century Victoria

Title
The Influence of Engineering on Nineteenth Century Victoria
Repository
Royal Historical Society of Victoria Inc
Reference
MS 000948 (Box 252-22)
Creator

Weickhardt, Charles George Talbot
Description

The author describes how the engineering practices established during the Industrial Revolution in England became adapted to agriculture, water supply, sewerage, food processing, railways, roads, tramways, shipping, mining, building and services such as gas and electricity. He also praises those early engineers who organised the training of those who were to follow their example for the benefit of future generations.

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