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Conference Paper

Author
Ramshaw, N.; Palmer, D.
Title
A brief history of the zinc works in Hobart
In
16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference: Conserving Our Heritage - Make a Difference!
Imprint
Engineers Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2011, pp. 181-189
ISBN/ISSN
9780858258877
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.895384095799768
Abstract

The Zinc Works was established at Risdon, Tasmania, in 1916 and is still producing zinc 95 years later. This paper outlines the reasons for establishing the Works and some of the major changes that have occurred in the process and equipment.

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