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Journal Article

Author
Eaton, John Henry Osborn
Title
A century of engineering in South Australia
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 9, no. 4, Apr 1937, pp. 127-139
ISBN/ISSN
0020-3319
Description

This paper, No. 592, which originated in the Adelaide Division of The Institution, was presented before the Engineering Conference held in Adelaide in March, 1937.

The author John Henry Osborn Eaton ISO MIEAust, retired, in 1936, from the position of Engineer-in-Chief, South Australia.

Abstract

The paper sets out a brief history of the development of the State of South Australia, especially in relation to engineering works carried out under State control. The importance of the work of the Engineer in co-operation with the Scientist is emphasised and a contrast is drawn between the conditions of 1836 and 1936.

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  • Eaton, J. H. O.; Hill, T.; Chapman, R. W., 'A century of engineering in South Australia (Discussions and communications)', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 9 (10) (1937), 405-406. Details

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