Person

Robison, David Moffatt (1868 - 1930)

Born
1868
South Yarra, Victoria, Australia
Died
4 August 1930
Westbury street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Engineer

Summary

David Robison was a principal of the engineering firm Robison Bros and Co. Pty. Ltd. of South Melbourne.

In 1893, David Robison and John Hartnett patented a milking machine using pulsating vacuum and double chambered teats which established the principles of modern milking machines.

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Note: Earlier versions of this entry, based on the original source in "Technology in Australia 1788 - 1988" incorrectly had David's surname as 'Robinson'.

Chronology

1893
Patent - Improvements in machines for milking cows, in collaboration with David Hartnett

Collaborative Partners

  • Hartnett, John

    Patented, manufactured and distributed the Hartnett milking machine, 1893 - 1912

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Rosanne Walker; Ken McInnes

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