Development of manufacturing in greater Geelong in the nineteenth century
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posted on 1998-01-01, 00:00authored byG. A. McLean
Contrary to received opinion, Greater Geelong was among the most diversified manufacturing centres in Victoria, relative to Melbourne, Greater Ballarat and Greater Bendigo between 1854 to 1900. This was based on a manufacturing specialisation and export orientation established between 1841 and 1861.