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Australian inventions also include a number of weapons or weapons systems, including the woomera, the tank, and the underwater torpedo. In recent years, Australians have been at the forefront of medical technology with inventions including ultrasound , the bionic ear , the first plastic spectacle lenses , the electronic pacemaker , the multi ...
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Pages in category "Australian inventors" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Muriel Binney;
Henry Sutton (4 September 1855, Ballarat, Victoria – 28 July 1912) was an Australian designer, engineer, and inventor credited with contributions to early developments in electricity, aviation, wireless communication, photography and telephony.
Public Domain. Henry Ford is known for many things — the most prominent being mass-manufactured cars and paying workers respectable wages. But his first automobile, made in 1896, was powered by ...
David Unaipon in 1938. David Ngunaitponi (28 September 1872 – 7 February 1967), known as David Unaipon, was an Aboriginal Australian preacher, inventor, and author. A Ngarrindjeri man, his contribution to Australian society helped to break many stereotypes of Aboriginal people, and he is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration of his work.
Lawrence Hargrave, MRAeS, [1] (29 January 1850 – 6 July 1915) [nb 1] was an Australian engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer. He was perhaps best known for inventing the box kite , which was quickly adopted by other aircraft designers and subsequently formed the aerodynamic basis of early biplanes .
When living abroad, Australians can’t help but crave the nostalgic taste of Vegemite on toast. As the famed brown spread turns 100, here’s a full A to Z list of the foods Australians love most.