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Joseph Mitchell (Unknown artist, Evening News (Sydney) on 23 October 1897, Page 6).
Joseph Mitchell (Unknown artist, Evening News (Sydney) on 23 October 1897, Page 6).
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Fitzroy Iron Works, showing the blast furnace apparently in operation.
Fitzroy Iron Works, showing the blast furnace apparently in operation.
Cross-section of a Catalan forge - The ore was added from the front (left) and the charcoal mixed with fine ore was added to the back. Air was injecte
Cross-section of a Catalan forge - The ore was added from the front (left) and the charcoal mixed with fine ore was added to the back. Air was injected through a nozzle (known as a tuyere) at the back (right). The semi-solid bloom of iron grew in the base, which was lined with charcoal. Molten slag was also produced and needed to be drained away periodically.
Cross-section of a puddling furnace b. fire grate / fire box, e. puddling bed, d. 'bridge wall', i. flue, j. door
Cross-section of a puddling furnace b. fire grate / fire box, e. puddling bed, d. 'bridge wall', i. flue, j. door
Enoch Hughes c.1879, when manager of Eskbank Ironworks, Lithgow.
Enoch Hughes c.1879, when manager of Eskbank Ironworks, Lithgow.