Postwar Australia Industrial Progress Under Manning
W A Manning argues war transformed Australia’s industry and society, praising government and private sectors for rapid steel alloy and machine tool development, chemical research, and decentralization of munitions plants. He highlights synthetic ammonia, phosphorus, and fertilizer plants, vaccination of growth in inland areas, and plans to repurpose factories for postwar needs. He notes reliance on Britain and the United States while urging continued support for the government.
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Melbourne engineer Michell wins James Watt Medal
Melbourne University Master of Civil Engineering A G M Michell receives the James Watt International Medal for lifetime contribution to mechanical engineering. The award honors Michell’s work on bearings, inclination, and the Michell thrust block used to reduce propulsion friction in ships.
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