Engineering Timeline
From Engineering Heritage Australia
Engineering Technology Timeline
Australian engineers were always quick to adopt and take advantage of major technology changes. Information was widely distributed through the publications of professional institutions such as the ICE and manufacturers handbooks. Some of the major technology changes that had substantial impact on the development of Australia are:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1867 | Invention of dynamite. |
| 1869 | Opening of the Suez Canal. |
| 1870s | Expertise with timber bridges extended to ports and jetties. |
| 1877 | East West Telegraph from Albany to Adelaide. |
| 1885 | Gas lighting of streets in capital cities. |
| 1890s | Corrugated galvanised iron sheets replaced shingles for building roofs. |
| 1899 | Introduction of trams and electricity. |
| 1902 | Availability of carrier air conditioning. |
State Engineering Timelines
Most State Branches of Engineering Heritage Australia have developed Timelines of engineering events that are relevant to their State. Lists that are available are as follows:
- Australian Capital Territory Engineering Timeline
- New South Wales Engineering Timeline
- Northern Territory Engineering Timeline
- Queensland Engineering Timeline
- South Australia Engineering Timeline
- Tasmania Engineering Timeline
- Victoria Engineering Timeline
- Western Australia Engineering Timeline
