Australian Inventions
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People everywhere use devices that were invented in Australia. When you prepare a meal in the home, take a flight in an aircraft, work in agriculture, have treatment in hospital, use a phone, drive a car or many other things, you partake of benefits created by Australians. They say give an Australian a piece of string or wire and there is no guessing what her/she will invent. Australian inventions not only ease daily life in Australia: they are gifts to the whole world.
AUSTRALIAN WORLD CHANGING DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS
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AGRICULTURE
Air Seeder Australian.
The sewing of seed was made easier in 1956 when Albert Fuss of Dalby, Queensland, had the idea of making an automatic seeder. Australia
Bitter-pit Control Australian.
Research at CSIRO in the 1920s led to a way of preventing bitter-pit, corky fecks on fruit. Fruit had to be picked at a particluar stage of maturity. Australian inventions
Black Disease Vaccine Australia
In 1930 Arthur Turner at CSIRO developed a vaccine for necrotic hepatitis bacterial infection in sheep. Australian inventions
Bollgard II Cotton Australian.
CSIRO's Greg Constable and Danny Llewellyn led a team that developed a strain of cotton resistant to the caterpillar helicoverpa in 2003. Two genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis were inserted into cotton producing a protein toxic to the caterpillar.
Bovilis Vaccine Australia
Shipping fever, pneumonia which can lead to bacterial infection, can kill more than half of the cattle affected. A vaccine to counter the sickness was launched in 2004 by DR Chris Prideaux of CSIRO. Australian inventions
Bovine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Australia
Arthur Turner at CSIRO in the 1970s discovered a treatment for bovine pleuropneumonia. The vaccine was extremely effective. Australian.
Buffalo fly Trap Australia
Cows walk through a plastic tent where flies are attracted upwards to the light to die in the heated plastic dome, a system invented in 1991 by Robert Sutherst and Robert Tozer of CSIRO. Australian inventions
Coast Disease Treatment Australia
This wasting disease of sheep could be successfully treated with cobalt, a discovery made in the 1930s by CSIRO. Australian.
Cloud Seeding
It was made to rain in 1947 with using dry ice and silver iodine by CSIRO.
Cycloprothrin Insecticide Australia
This nontoxic insect killer developed by CSIRO in the 1970s is used in Asia to control pests in rice paddies. Australian inventions
Gene Silencing
CSIRO found a way of stopping particular genes from working in the 1990s. This has led to new cattle breeds, irradiation of pests and diseases, and the "blue" rose. Australian inventions Australia
Air Seeder Australian.
The sewing of seed was made easier in 1956 when Albert Fuss of Dalby, Queensland, had the idea of making an automatic seeder. Australia
Bitter-pit Control Australian.
Research at CSIRO in the 1920s led to a way of preventing bitter-pit, corky fecks on fruit. Fruit had to be picked at a particluar stage of maturity. Australian inventions
Black Disease Vaccine Australia
In 1930 Arthur Turner at CSIRO developed a vaccine for necrotic hepatitis bacterial infection in sheep. Australian inventions
Bollgard II Cotton Australian.
CSIRO's Greg Constable and Danny Llewellyn led a team that developed a strain of cotton resistant to the caterpillar helicoverpa in 2003. Two genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis were inserted into cotton producing a protein toxic to the caterpillar.
Bovilis Vaccine Australia
Shipping fever, pneumonia which can lead to bacterial infection, can kill more than half of the cattle affected. A vaccine to counter the sickness was launched in 2004 by DR Chris Prideaux of CSIRO. Australian inventions
Bovine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Australia
Arthur Turner at CSIRO in the 1970s discovered a treatment for bovine pleuropneumonia. The vaccine was extremely effective. Australian.
Buffalo fly Trap Australia
Cows walk through a plastic tent where flies are attracted upwards to the light to die in the heated plastic dome, a system invented in 1991 by Robert Sutherst and Robert Tozer of CSIRO. Australian inventions
Coast Disease Treatment Australia
This wasting disease of sheep could be successfully treated with cobalt, a discovery made in the 1930s by CSIRO. Australian.
Cloud Seeding
It was made to rain in 1947 with using dry ice and silver iodine by CSIRO.
Cycloprothrin Insecticide Australia
This nontoxic insect killer developed by CSIRO in the 1970s is used in Asia to control pests in rice paddies. Australian inventions
Gene Silencing
CSIRO found a way of stopping particular genes from working in the 1990s. This has led to new cattle breeds, irradiation of pests and diseases, and the "blue" rose. Australian inventions Australia
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ENTERTAINMENT
Cineon Digital Film Workstation
This system takes film images, improves them digitally, then put them back into film format was invented by David Mann in 1990. Australian inventions
Clapper Board
Acting, sound and film were first synchronized by Frank Thring's wooden marker in 1930. Australian.
Digital Sampler Pre-Digital Synthesizer Australia
The 'early' digital synthesizer records fragments of audio, any sound, into a keyboard which can be played back re-pitched by notes pressed, invented in 1979 by Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie of Sydney. Australian inventions
Didgeridoo Australia
This musical instrument which sound like an aerophone was constructed during Aboriginal times from a piece of Eucalyptus wood hollowed out by termites in a mound. Australian inventions
Feature Film Australia
"The Story of the Kelly Gang" was the first full-length feature film, made in Australia, in 1906. Australian inventions
Largerphone
This amusing instrument of bottle tops nailed to a stick was seen and adopted by the "Bushwackers" band in 1952 at Holbrook, NSW. Australian.
Free Music Machine Australia
Forerunner of the electric synthesizer produced varied pitches of long tones, developed by Percy Granger composer and pianist. Australian inventions
Staysharp Knife Australia
In 1970 Denis Jackson of Wiltshire Knives made a knife and scabbard set. An interesting invention, when the knife was sheathed then withdrawn it would be re-sharpened. Australian.
A4 DSP Chip Australia
The Digital Signal Processing chip was designed by the Radiophysics division of CSIRO for audio use in the 1980s. It was taken up by Lake DSP and Accusound Pty Ltd (loud speakers).
Cineon Digital Film Workstation
This system takes film images, improves them digitally, then put them back into film format was invented by David Mann in 1990. Australian inventions
Clapper Board
Acting, sound and film were first synchronized by Frank Thring's wooden marker in 1930. Australian.
Digital Sampler Pre-Digital Synthesizer Australia
The 'early' digital synthesizer records fragments of audio, any sound, into a keyboard which can be played back re-pitched by notes pressed, invented in 1979 by Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie of Sydney. Australian inventions
Didgeridoo Australia
This musical instrument which sound like an aerophone was constructed during Aboriginal times from a piece of Eucalyptus wood hollowed out by termites in a mound. Australian inventions
Feature Film Australia
"The Story of the Kelly Gang" was the first full-length feature film, made in Australia, in 1906. Australian inventions
Largerphone
This amusing instrument of bottle tops nailed to a stick was seen and adopted by the "Bushwackers" band in 1952 at Holbrook, NSW. Australian.
Free Music Machine Australia
Forerunner of the electric synthesizer produced varied pitches of long tones, developed by Percy Granger composer and pianist. Australian inventions
Staysharp Knife Australia
In 1970 Denis Jackson of Wiltshire Knives made a knife and scabbard set. An interesting invention, when the knife was sheathed then withdrawn it would be re-sharpened. Australian.
A4 DSP Chip Australia
The Digital Signal Processing chip was designed by the Radiophysics division of CSIRO for audio use in the 1980s. It was taken up by Lake DSP and Accusound Pty Ltd (loud speakers).
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Landguard Pesticide Residue Treatment
There is danger of contamination from pesticides everywhere in the world. After use residues remain in soils and bi-products. An enzyme based solution to the problem was found in 2006. It markedly lowered organophosphate levels. Australian inventions
Mechanical Wool Clipper
Frederick Wolseley worked hard to finally put together a working sheep wool clipping machine in 1872 (registered 1987). Australian.
Combine Harvester Australia
This machine which stripped and collected grain was invented by Hugh Victor McKay in 1882 at Drummartin, Victoria. Australian.
Dynamic lifter Fertilizer
Norm Jennings got on with the job of packaging and distributing chicken as fertilizer in 1969. He patented it. Australian inventions
Grain Stripper Harvester
A device that separated grain from cereal then placed it in bins was invented in 1843 by John Ridley of South Australia.
Linola Stockfeed Australian
Solin a strain of linseed was developed by CSIRO in 1992 as a low alpha-linolenic (ALA) stockfeed with improved storage properties.Australian inventions
Merino Sheep Breeding
Dr Helen Newton Turner of CSIRO developed an analytical technique to breeding Merino sheep in the 1950s.
Myxomatosis Rabbit Control calicivirus Australia
Rabbits were almost totally controlled by the release of myxomatosis by CSIRO in 1950. Australian inventions
Permaculture
This new natural agriculture that replaces chemical based methods was formulated in 1972 by Bill Mollison. Australian.
Pneumatic Broadacre Air Seeder Australia
Albert Fuss of Dalby, Queensland, made a seeder that blew seeds onto plating tines of any chisel plough in 1956. Australian inventions
Prickly Pear Control
The Argentinian moth Cactoblastis Cactorum was introduced by CSIRO in the 1920s to reduce the prevalence of prickly pear. Australian.
Rotary Hoe
Cliff Howard developed this cultivating machine with rotating blades that was propelled by the engine in 1912 in Gilgandra. Australian inventions
There is danger of contamination from pesticides everywhere in the world. After use residues remain in soils and bi-products. An enzyme based solution to the problem was found in 2006. It markedly lowered organophosphate levels. Australian inventions
Mechanical Wool Clipper
Frederick Wolseley worked hard to finally put together a working sheep wool clipping machine in 1872 (registered 1987). Australian.
Combine Harvester Australia
This machine which stripped and collected grain was invented by Hugh Victor McKay in 1882 at Drummartin, Victoria. Australian.
Dynamic lifter Fertilizer
Norm Jennings got on with the job of packaging and distributing chicken as fertilizer in 1969. He patented it. Australian inventions
Grain Stripper Harvester
A device that separated grain from cereal then placed it in bins was invented in 1843 by John Ridley of South Australia.
Linola Stockfeed Australian
Solin a strain of linseed was developed by CSIRO in 1992 as a low alpha-linolenic (ALA) stockfeed with improved storage properties.Australian inventions
Merino Sheep Breeding
Dr Helen Newton Turner of CSIRO developed an analytical technique to breeding Merino sheep in the 1950s.
Myxomatosis Rabbit Control calicivirus Australia
Rabbits were almost totally controlled by the release of myxomatosis by CSIRO in 1950. Australian inventions
Permaculture
This new natural agriculture that replaces chemical based methods was formulated in 1972 by Bill Mollison. Australian.
Pneumatic Broadacre Air Seeder Australia
Albert Fuss of Dalby, Queensland, made a seeder that blew seeds onto plating tines of any chisel plough in 1956. Australian inventions
Prickly Pear Control
The Argentinian moth Cactoblastis Cactorum was introduced by CSIRO in the 1920s to reduce the prevalence of prickly pear. Australian.
Rotary Hoe
Cliff Howard developed this cultivating machine with rotating blades that was propelled by the engine in 1912 in Gilgandra. Australian inventions
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FOOD RELATED
Boomerang Australia
This device was invented before 1788 by Aboriginals to obtain food and for ceremonial purposes. Australian.
Coolgardie Safe
Arthur McCormick used water evaporation from hessian in the breeze as an idea to make a cooling "safe" in 1892. Australian inventions
Icy Ball Kerosene Refrigerator
Edward Hallstrom invented the Icy Ball Kerosene Refrigerator, chest refrigeration, in 1923 in Sydney. Australian.
Splayd Australia
In 1943 William McArthur joined a knife, fork and spoon together in one utensil for ladies sitting outside at barbecues. Australian inventions
Tank-bred Tuna
Hagen Ster in 2008 managed to fool the southern blue tuna into believing that it is swimming in the Australian bight while actually being in a tank.
Vegemite Australian.
A food product to use the by-product of the brewing process, yeast, was created in 1923 by Dr Cyril Callister. Australian inventions
Wine Cask Australia
The plastic-bag wine cask was made by Thomas Angove of South Australia in 1965. His son thought it was a silly idea.
Boomerang Australia
This device was invented before 1788 by Aboriginals to obtain food and for ceremonial purposes. Australian.
Coolgardie Safe
Arthur McCormick used water evaporation from hessian in the breeze as an idea to make a cooling "safe" in 1892. Australian inventions
Icy Ball Kerosene Refrigerator
Edward Hallstrom invented the Icy Ball Kerosene Refrigerator, chest refrigeration, in 1923 in Sydney. Australian.
Splayd Australia
In 1943 William McArthur joined a knife, fork and spoon together in one utensil for ladies sitting outside at barbecues. Australian inventions
Tank-bred Tuna
Hagen Ster in 2008 managed to fool the southern blue tuna into believing that it is swimming in the Australian bight while actually being in a tank.
Vegemite Australian.
A food product to use the by-product of the brewing process, yeast, was created in 1923 by Dr Cyril Callister. Australian inventions
Wine Cask Australia
The plastic-bag wine cask was made by Thomas Angove of South Australia in 1965. His son thought it was a silly idea.
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MEDICAL
Aspro
Though found naturally in the jungles of the Amazon, aspro was made in a chemical process by George Nicholas of Melbourne in 1915. Australian.
Bionic Ear
A team led by Professor Graeme Clark developed the bionic ear in 1978 at the University of Melbourne. Australian inventions
Braces for teeth Australia
Percy Begg made very cheap braces for teeth made of lightweight stainless steel.in the 1940s.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Gardasil was developed in 2006 by Professor Ian Frazier and Jian Zhou to treat cancer caused by the papillomavirus virus. Australian.
CPAP Mask Australia
The Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure mask to treat breathing difficulties when snoring was made at Sydney University in 1981 by Professor Colin Sullivan. Australian inventions
First Embryo Baby
A woman gave birth to the first frozen embryo baby at the Queen Victoria Medical centre of Melbourne in 1984. Australian inventions
Flying Doctor Service Australia
Reverend John Flynn established the first aerial medical service, called the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), in 1928. Australian.
Gene Shears Hammerhead 1980s and Hairpin RNAi 1990s
In 1986 Wayne Gerlach and Jim Haseloff of CSIRO identified hammerhead riboymes that enable the cutting out, turning off, of disease-causing genes. Australian inventions
Hendra Virus Identified equine morbillivirus Australia
This was discovered by CSIRO in 1994 from racehorse samples taken in Queensland where two men and 14 horses had died. There have been four fatalities in Australia all in Queensland. Australian inventions
Insulin Receptor Structure Australia
In 2006 a team led by Colin Ward of CSIRO identified the structure of the insulin receptor on the outside of the cell. Australian.
Aspro
Though found naturally in the jungles of the Amazon, aspro was made in a chemical process by George Nicholas of Melbourne in 1915. Australian.
Bionic Ear
A team led by Professor Graeme Clark developed the bionic ear in 1978 at the University of Melbourne. Australian inventions
Braces for teeth Australia
Percy Begg made very cheap braces for teeth made of lightweight stainless steel.in the 1940s.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Gardasil was developed in 2006 by Professor Ian Frazier and Jian Zhou to treat cancer caused by the papillomavirus virus. Australian.
CPAP Mask Australia
The Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure mask to treat breathing difficulties when snoring was made at Sydney University in 1981 by Professor Colin Sullivan. Australian inventions
First Embryo Baby
A woman gave birth to the first frozen embryo baby at the Queen Victoria Medical centre of Melbourne in 1984. Australian inventions
Flying Doctor Service Australia
Reverend John Flynn established the first aerial medical service, called the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), in 1928. Australian.
Gene Shears Hammerhead 1980s and Hairpin RNAi 1990s
In 1986 Wayne Gerlach and Jim Haseloff of CSIRO identified hammerhead riboymes that enable the cutting out, turning off, of disease-causing genes. Australian inventions
Hendra Virus Identified equine morbillivirus Australia
This was discovered by CSIRO in 1994 from racehorse samples taken in Queensland where two men and 14 horses had died. There have been four fatalities in Australia all in Queensland. Australian inventions
Insulin Receptor Structure Australia
In 2006 a team led by Colin Ward of CSIRO identified the structure of the insulin receptor on the outside of the cell. Australian.
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Rust Control Australia
Dr Jeff Ellis of CSIRO identified the two genes that strengthened crops against rust fungi in the 1980s. Australian inventions
Salvinia Control
CSIRO released the Weevil Cyrtobagus Salviniae into Queensland's Lake Moondarra to control the waterweed salvinia in 1980. Australian inventions
SilviScan Wood Analysis Australia
Dr Robert Evans at CSIRO developed a program to evaluate wood properties on plantations in the 2000s. Australian
Siratro Cattle Feed
This tropical legume developed in the 1940s by Jack Griffiths Davies at CSIRO fattened cattle very quickly. Australian inventions
Sirex Wasp Control Australia
In the 1960s Robin Bedding at CSIRO found a way to control the sirex wasp that was destroying pine trees. Nematode unsegmented worms did the job. Australian
Sirolan Fleecescan
Transportable instruments based on Laserscan are used to measure the quality of wool fiber, namely it's fineness. More than 100 fleeces per hour can be evaluated. CSIRO 2008. Australian inventions
Sirolan Laserscan Australia
All fabrics such as linen, wool, cashmere, angora and alpaca are valued by their fineness. CSIRO developed a laser in 2008 to measure a snippet of fiber. Australian inventions
Sirospun Yarn Spinning
This was a major step forwardby CSIRO in 1986 for the Australian wool industry. Simple equipment spun two-strand yarn together which is much stronger in regard to centrifugal forces so it can be spun at a higher rate.
Solospun Weaving Attachment Australian inventions
This technology launched in 1998 by CSIRO enables a single yarn to be woven as weft or warf. A simple attachment is affixed to a worsted spinning frame. Cost is sgnificantly reduced as is the propensity for yarn breakage. Australian inventions
Stump Jump Plough Australia
A plough that could jump over stumps on the ground was made by Richard and Clarence Bowyer Smith in 1876. Australian.
Twinsplicer Yarn Spinning
Yarn ends are mechnically spliced together with this ground-breaking machinery developed by CSIRO in 1981. It supereceded knotting of yarn which caused a lot of down time due to having to "unknot" fabric. Australian inventions Australia
Dr Jeff Ellis of CSIRO identified the two genes that strengthened crops against rust fungi in the 1980s. Australian inventions
Salvinia Control
CSIRO released the Weevil Cyrtobagus Salviniae into Queensland's Lake Moondarra to control the waterweed salvinia in 1980. Australian inventions
SilviScan Wood Analysis Australia
Dr Robert Evans at CSIRO developed a program to evaluate wood properties on plantations in the 2000s. Australian
Siratro Cattle Feed
This tropical legume developed in the 1940s by Jack Griffiths Davies at CSIRO fattened cattle very quickly. Australian inventions
Sirex Wasp Control Australia
In the 1960s Robin Bedding at CSIRO found a way to control the sirex wasp that was destroying pine trees. Nematode unsegmented worms did the job. Australian
Sirolan Fleecescan
Transportable instruments based on Laserscan are used to measure the quality of wool fiber, namely it's fineness. More than 100 fleeces per hour can be evaluated. CSIRO 2008. Australian inventions
Sirolan Laserscan Australia
All fabrics such as linen, wool, cashmere, angora and alpaca are valued by their fineness. CSIRO developed a laser in 2008 to measure a snippet of fiber. Australian inventions
Sirospun Yarn Spinning
This was a major step forwardby CSIRO in 1986 for the Australian wool industry. Simple equipment spun two-strand yarn together which is much stronger in regard to centrifugal forces so it can be spun at a higher rate.
Solospun Weaving Attachment Australian inventions
This technology launched in 1998 by CSIRO enables a single yarn to be woven as weft or warf. A simple attachment is affixed to a worsted spinning frame. Cost is sgnificantly reduced as is the propensity for yarn breakage. Australian inventions
Stump Jump Plough Australia
A plough that could jump over stumps on the ground was made by Richard and Clarence Bowyer Smith in 1876. Australian.
Twinsplicer Yarn Spinning
Yarn ends are mechnically spliced together with this ground-breaking machinery developed by CSIRO in 1981. It supereceded knotting of yarn which caused a lot of down time due to having to "unknot" fabric. Australian inventions Australia
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Iodine Treatment
A CSIRO team led by Basil Hetzel treated goitre with iodine injections in the 1960s and proved that this performed on women before pregnancy prevented mental retardation in their babies. Australian inventions
NovoSorb Biodegradeable Polymer Australian.
It will be unnecessary for artificial joints to be used for brocken joints. A polymer gell developed in 2005 is injected into a damaged joint which holds together until it heals. Australian inventions
Pacemaker Australia
In 1926 Dr. Mark Lidwell and Edgar Booth made an electronic pacemaker to regulate the human heart beat. Baby was saved in 1928.
Penicillin
Howard Florey made this medical breakthrough in 1939. The antibiotic combats many infections. Australian inventions
Relenza Flu Vaccine Australia
A CSIRO team headed by Mark von Itzstein working on research done by the Biota company made the first commercial neuraminidase inhibitor to fight flu in 1996. Australian inventions
Speedo Swimming Costume
The Speedo company founded by Alexander MacRae first sold a race back style bathing costume, like female athletes wear today, in 1927.
Spray-on Skin Australia
A savior for burns victims this breakthrough was developed in 1992 by Dr Fion Wood of Royal Perth Hospital.
Stomac Ulcer Cure Australian.
Barry Marshall and Robin Warren found that two antibiotics used together cured stomach ulcers in 1982. Australian inventions
Tools for Microsurgery
Earl Ronald Owen founded he International Microsurgical Society after designing the world's first tools for Microsurgery.
Ultrasound Australia
A great advance in medical diagnosis, this device was made in 1961 by David Robinson and George Kossoff at the Australian Department of Health. Australian inventions
X-ray Phase Contrast Imaging
Medical diagnosis became much clearer when CSIRO found a way to improve x-ray vision of ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves in the 1990s. Australian.
Zinc Cream Australia
Faulding Pharmaceuticals made the sun protective ointment in 1940.
A CSIRO team led by Basil Hetzel treated goitre with iodine injections in the 1960s and proved that this performed on women before pregnancy prevented mental retardation in their babies. Australian inventions
NovoSorb Biodegradeable Polymer Australian.
It will be unnecessary for artificial joints to be used for brocken joints. A polymer gell developed in 2005 is injected into a damaged joint which holds together until it heals. Australian inventions
Pacemaker Australia
In 1926 Dr. Mark Lidwell and Edgar Booth made an electronic pacemaker to regulate the human heart beat. Baby was saved in 1928.
Penicillin
Howard Florey made this medical breakthrough in 1939. The antibiotic combats many infections. Australian inventions
Relenza Flu Vaccine Australia
A CSIRO team headed by Mark von Itzstein working on research done by the Biota company made the first commercial neuraminidase inhibitor to fight flu in 1996. Australian inventions
Speedo Swimming Costume
The Speedo company founded by Alexander MacRae first sold a race back style bathing costume, like female athletes wear today, in 1927.
Spray-on Skin Australia
A savior for burns victims this breakthrough was developed in 1992 by Dr Fion Wood of Royal Perth Hospital.
Stomac Ulcer Cure Australian.
Barry Marshall and Robin Warren found that two antibiotics used together cured stomach ulcers in 1982. Australian inventions
Tools for Microsurgery
Earl Ronald Owen founded he International Microsurgical Society after designing the world's first tools for Microsurgery.
Ultrasound Australia
A great advance in medical diagnosis, this device was made in 1961 by David Robinson and George Kossoff at the Australian Department of Health. Australian inventions
X-ray Phase Contrast Imaging
Medical diagnosis became much clearer when CSIRO found a way to improve x-ray vision of ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves in the 1990s. Australian.
Zinc Cream Australia
Faulding Pharmaceuticals made the sun protective ointment in 1940.
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BUSINESS
Pre-paid Postage
World's first public postal system began in 1838 in NSW. inventions
Xerox Copying Xerography
Professor O. U. Vonwiller found a way to make quick copies of printed pages in 1907 at the University of Sydney.
Polymer Bank Notes Australia
To prevent counterfeiting this money was developed by CSIRO & NPA .
Teleprinter
Donald Murray of Sydney (NZ born) made this machine for recording telegraph messages onto paper tape in 1898. Australian inventions
Pre-paid Postage
World's first public postal system began in 1838 in NSW. inventions
Xerox Copying Xerography
Professor O. U. Vonwiller found a way to make quick copies of printed pages in 1907 at the University of Sydney.
Polymer Bank Notes Australia
To prevent counterfeiting this money was developed by CSIRO & NPA .
Teleprinter
Donald Murray of Sydney (NZ born) made this machine for recording telegraph messages onto paper tape in 1898. Australian inventions
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COMPUTING
Annodex Digital Media
This open source technology for audio and video from CSIRO was launched into the community in 2007 at the Linux Conference. Australian
Moldflow Software Australia
The world of injection molding was transformed by Colin Austin's software, 1970-1978, which showed computer simulations before molding machinery had to be set. Australian inventions
Uniloc Software Protection Australia
This software locking system for software on trial was invented in Sydney by Ric Richardson in the 1990s. Australian
WiFi Australia
In 1996 team at the CSIRO led by Dr John Sullivan created a modern system whereby laptops and iPods could be used without being attached to internet sources by wires. Australian inventions
Google Maps Australia
This Earth mapping software was formulated by Lars and Jens Rasmusse then perfected by a team in Sydney in 2003.
Panoptic Search Engine Australian
Government bodies and businesses found the Funnelback search engine, a product of CSIRO in the 2000s, to be extremely efficient for searching large organizations. Australian inventions
Samba Software Australia
In 1992 Andrew Tridgell of ANU wrote software that enabled interoperability of PCs and Unix. Australian
DQDB (Distributed-queue dual-bus networks) Australia
Robert Newman of the University of Western Australia has identified an algorithm that combines different data types for the communications networks of cities.
Annodex Digital Media
This open source technology for audio and video from CSIRO was launched into the community in 2007 at the Linux Conference. Australian
Moldflow Software Australia
The world of injection molding was transformed by Colin Austin's software, 1970-1978, which showed computer simulations before molding machinery had to be set. Australian inventions
Uniloc Software Protection Australia
This software locking system for software on trial was invented in Sydney by Ric Richardson in the 1990s. Australian
WiFi Australia
In 1996 team at the CSIRO led by Dr John Sullivan created a modern system whereby laptops and iPods could be used without being attached to internet sources by wires. Australian inventions
Google Maps Australia
This Earth mapping software was formulated by Lars and Jens Rasmusse then perfected by a team in Sydney in 2003.
Panoptic Search Engine Australian
Government bodies and businesses found the Funnelback search engine, a product of CSIRO in the 2000s, to be extremely efficient for searching large organizations. Australian inventions
Samba Software Australia
In 1992 Andrew Tridgell of ANU wrote software that enabled interoperability of PCs and Unix. Australian
DQDB (Distributed-queue dual-bus networks) Australia
Robert Newman of the University of Western Australia has identified an algorithm that combines different data types for the communications networks of cities.
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SCIENTIFIC
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Australia
This machine which measures the amount of a metal element in a sample was invented by Sir Alan Walsh for the CSIRO in 1952.
Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) Australian inventions
The operational center of the ATCA six antenna radio telescope opened in 1988 is at the Paul Wild Observatory in Narrabri. Telescopes at Parkes and Coonbarabran combine to create a large triple telescope.
Blast Glass Australia
Peter Stephinson in 2003 made blast resistant glass that has an air cavity between two panes of glass. Australian inventions
Carbon Nanotube Yarns Australia
In 2000s CSIROs Ken Atkinson demonstrated the discovery of fine carbon nanotube fibres that could be used for artificial muscles, satellite tethers, antiballistic clothing and electronic textiles. Australian inventions
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Australia
This device which measures distance by delaying VHF and UHF signals was perfected in 1956 by Edward George Bowen of the CSIRO.
Double Pulsar Discovery Australia
CSIROs Parkes Radio Telescope assisted in discovering the only double pulsar that we know of in 2003. Australian inventions
Flame Ionization Detector
This measures emissions to one part in 19 million and was invented in 1957 by Ian McWilliam. It is used in the medical, biochemical, petrochemical and chemical industries. Australia
Froth Flotation Australian inventions
Charles Potter, a brewer, and Guillaume Delprat of BHP had the idea in 1903 to purify liquids using flotation. Ideal to for mineral waste.
Gigabit Wireless Network Australia
Computers in the near future will transfer data wirelessly as fast as cable connections. CSIRO has already succeeded in a test at six gigbites where bandspace is virtually unused in 2006. Australian inventions
Mills Cross Antenna Australia
Consisting of two road made into a cross this ground antenna was developed in 1953 by B. Y. Mills of CSIRO. Australian
Over the Horizon Radar (Jindalee Radar System)
Stealth aircraft can be detected by analyzing the turbulence that they cause. The system was ultimately perfected by CSIRO in 1995.
Parkes Telescope Australia
The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope built in 1961 assisted the groundbreaking lunar landing in 1969. Australian inventions
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Australia
This machine which measures the amount of a metal element in a sample was invented by Sir Alan Walsh for the CSIRO in 1952.
Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) Australian inventions
The operational center of the ATCA six antenna radio telescope opened in 1988 is at the Paul Wild Observatory in Narrabri. Telescopes at Parkes and Coonbarabran combine to create a large triple telescope.
Blast Glass Australia
Peter Stephinson in 2003 made blast resistant glass that has an air cavity between two panes of glass. Australian inventions
Carbon Nanotube Yarns Australia
In 2000s CSIROs Ken Atkinson demonstrated the discovery of fine carbon nanotube fibres that could be used for artificial muscles, satellite tethers, antiballistic clothing and electronic textiles. Australian inventions
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Australia
This device which measures distance by delaying VHF and UHF signals was perfected in 1956 by Edward George Bowen of the CSIRO.
Double Pulsar Discovery Australia
CSIROs Parkes Radio Telescope assisted in discovering the only double pulsar that we know of in 2003. Australian inventions
Flame Ionization Detector
This measures emissions to one part in 19 million and was invented in 1957 by Ian McWilliam. It is used in the medical, biochemical, petrochemical and chemical industries. Australia
Froth Flotation Australian inventions
Charles Potter, a brewer, and Guillaume Delprat of BHP had the idea in 1903 to purify liquids using flotation. Ideal to for mineral waste.
Gigabit Wireless Network Australia
Computers in the near future will transfer data wirelessly as fast as cable connections. CSIRO has already succeeded in a test at six gigbites where bandspace is virtually unused in 2006. Australian inventions
Mills Cross Antenna Australia
Consisting of two road made into a cross this ground antenna was developed in 1953 by B. Y. Mills of CSIRO. Australian
Over the Horizon Radar (Jindalee Radar System)
Stealth aircraft can be detected by analyzing the turbulence that they cause. The system was ultimately perfected by CSIRO in 1995.
Parkes Telescope Australia
The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope built in 1961 assisted the groundbreaking lunar landing in 1969. Australian inventions
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Aerogard Australia
Dr Doug Waterhouse of CSIRO gave the secret formula for the ingredient in fly spray to Aerogard in 1963. Australian.
Baby Safety Capsule
Rainfords began selling a capsule for a baby secured in a car by the vehicle's safety belt in 1984. Australian inventions
Casters Australia
Furniture was moved around with the aid of domed casters from an idea in 1946 by George Shepherd.
Dual Flush Toilet Australia
In 1980 Bruce Thompson of Caroma had the idea of having two buttons on a toilet systern giving a choice of two different volumes of flushing water. Australian
Electric Drill
The widely used electric drill came from a rock drill invented by Arthur James Arnot (patent)) and William Blanch Brain in 1889. Australian inventions
Frazier Lens Australia
This lens developed by Jim Frazier in 1993, which can be rotated without moving the camera, focuses the background as well as the film subject.
Hills Hoist Australia
This contraption for drying wet laundry on wire that is wound around crossed rods was invented in Geelong by Gilbert Toyne in 1926: Lance Hill put a winch on to adjust height and sold it in 1945 as the Hills Hoist.
Kiwi Shoe Polish Australia
William Ramsay and Hamilton KcKellan developed a "paste" to clean shoes in 1904, marketed 1906. Australian inventions
Notepad Australia
This simple idea was put into practice in 1902 by J. A. Birchall of Launceston. Australian
Pop Top Can Australian inventions.
Drink cans were made with a press-button opener which remained hinged to the can by Mike Debenham in 1973. It had a hole for the straw.
Telephane Australia
Transmission of visual messages over wire was discovered by Henry Sutton from Ballarat in 1885.
Transverse Folding Stroller Australian inventions.
A fold-away baby stroller was designed in 1942 by Harold Cornish.
Triton Workcentre Australia
George Lewin made the multi-purpose workbench for work with portable tools in 1976. Australian inventions
Two-stroke Rotary Mower Australia
The rotary mower was invented in 1952 by Mervyn Victor Richardson.
Underwater Personal computer Australian.
Bruce Macdonald of the Australian Institute of Marine Science created a hand-held computer with five keys for use underwater in 1993.
Aerogard Australia
Dr Doug Waterhouse of CSIRO gave the secret formula for the ingredient in fly spray to Aerogard in 1963. Australian.
Baby Safety Capsule
Rainfords began selling a capsule for a baby secured in a car by the vehicle's safety belt in 1984. Australian inventions
Casters Australia
Furniture was moved around with the aid of domed casters from an idea in 1946 by George Shepherd.
Dual Flush Toilet Australia
In 1980 Bruce Thompson of Caroma had the idea of having two buttons on a toilet systern giving a choice of two different volumes of flushing water. Australian
Electric Drill
The widely used electric drill came from a rock drill invented by Arthur James Arnot (patent)) and William Blanch Brain in 1889. Australian inventions
Frazier Lens Australia
This lens developed by Jim Frazier in 1993, which can be rotated without moving the camera, focuses the background as well as the film subject.
Hills Hoist Australia
This contraption for drying wet laundry on wire that is wound around crossed rods was invented in Geelong by Gilbert Toyne in 1926: Lance Hill put a winch on to adjust height and sold it in 1945 as the Hills Hoist.
Kiwi Shoe Polish Australia
William Ramsay and Hamilton KcKellan developed a "paste" to clean shoes in 1904, marketed 1906. Australian inventions
Notepad Australia
This simple idea was put into practice in 1902 by J. A. Birchall of Launceston. Australian
Pop Top Can Australian inventions.
Drink cans were made with a press-button opener which remained hinged to the can by Mike Debenham in 1973. It had a hole for the straw.
Telephane Australia
Transmission of visual messages over wire was discovered by Henry Sutton from Ballarat in 1885.
Transverse Folding Stroller Australian inventions.
A fold-away baby stroller was designed in 1942 by Harold Cornish.
Triton Workcentre Australia
George Lewin made the multi-purpose workbench for work with portable tools in 1976. Australian inventions
Two-stroke Rotary Mower Australia
The rotary mower was invented in 1952 by Mervyn Victor Richardson.
Underwater Personal computer Australian.
Bruce Macdonald of the Australian Institute of Marine Science created a hand-held computer with five keys for use underwater in 1993.
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Polilight Forensic Lamp
The Unilite developed by Milutin Stoilovic and Ron Warrender in 1989 made almost invisible fingerprints and forged art much clearer. Australia
QemSCAN Mineral Analysis Australia
This system of rapid mineral analysis is being used by mining companies and in forensic science to solve crimes. Perfected in 2003 at CSIRO it is fast and extremely accurate. Australian inventions
Rainforest Classification Grid Australia
In the 1940s Len Webb, Geoff Tracey and Bill Williams of CSIRO created a grid for classifying plants in rainforests. Australian.
Seafloor Mining Australia
In 1997 CSIRO's Dr Ray Binns researched volcanic hydrothermal sites on the seafloor and identified high levels of gold and copper which created a new mining industry. Voyages began in 1986. Australian inventions
Sensitive HIgh Resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP)
This machine is used to accurately date rock and it began at ANU in the 1970s and was commercialized in 1998. Australian inventions
Supercapacitors Australia
In the 2000s CSIRO led in nano level research into high power supercapacitors with high charge and discharge together with long life.
Syncroc Australia
A synthetic rock to safely store nuclear waste was formulated by Dr Ted Ringwood of ANU in 1978. No country has tested it yet. Australian inventions
Synthetic Resilin
in 2005 a team led by Dr Chris Elvin at CSIRO created a synthetic form of resilin, the elastic protein in insects that enables jumping and flying.
Transparent Nanotube Sheets Australian
Sheets are created with individual carbon nanotubes which are then used for bonding plastics, transparent electrodes, conduction materials, and LEDs, developed by CSIRO in 2005. Australian inventions
Waterfowl Breeding Determination Australia
In the 1950s Harry Frith of CSIRO reached a conclusion that rates of waterfowl reproduction was determined by receding flood water level after studying flood and drought in the Murray-Darling River. Australian inventions
World's Largest Solar Tower Australia
In 2011 CSIRO will set a turbine 30 meters high on a tower. It is going to generate electric power from 450 heliostats, mirrors. Instead of water and steam, air will be compressed by very high heat from the sun.
The Unilite developed by Milutin Stoilovic and Ron Warrender in 1989 made almost invisible fingerprints and forged art much clearer. Australia
QemSCAN Mineral Analysis Australia
This system of rapid mineral analysis is being used by mining companies and in forensic science to solve crimes. Perfected in 2003 at CSIRO it is fast and extremely accurate. Australian inventions
Rainforest Classification Grid Australia
In the 1940s Len Webb, Geoff Tracey and Bill Williams of CSIRO created a grid for classifying plants in rainforests. Australian.
Seafloor Mining Australia
In 1997 CSIRO's Dr Ray Binns researched volcanic hydrothermal sites on the seafloor and identified high levels of gold and copper which created a new mining industry. Voyages began in 1986. Australian inventions
Sensitive HIgh Resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP)
This machine is used to accurately date rock and it began at ANU in the 1970s and was commercialized in 1998. Australian inventions
Supercapacitors Australia
In the 2000s CSIRO led in nano level research into high power supercapacitors with high charge and discharge together with long life.
Syncroc Australia
A synthetic rock to safely store nuclear waste was formulated by Dr Ted Ringwood of ANU in 1978. No country has tested it yet. Australian inventions
Synthetic Resilin
in 2005 a team led by Dr Chris Elvin at CSIRO created a synthetic form of resilin, the elastic protein in insects that enables jumping and flying.
Transparent Nanotube Sheets Australian
Sheets are created with individual carbon nanotubes which are then used for bonding plastics, transparent electrodes, conduction materials, and LEDs, developed by CSIRO in 2005. Australian inventions
Waterfowl Breeding Determination Australia
In the 1950s Harry Frith of CSIRO reached a conclusion that rates of waterfowl reproduction was determined by receding flood water level after studying flood and drought in the Murray-Darling River. Australian inventions
World's Largest Solar Tower Australia
In 2011 CSIRO will set a turbine 30 meters high on a tower. It is going to generate electric power from 450 heliostats, mirrors. Instead of water and steam, air will be compressed by very high heat from the sun.
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CONSUMER - TECHNICALLY SUPPORTED
BlueGen
This system from CSIRO in 1992 has a battery continually producing household electricity from natural gas. Australia
Chlor-Hercosett Shrink Proofing Australian.
Acid chlorine and sulphite is used to strip the wool of scales. Polymer resin is applied and heated to smooth the fibre. It was perfected at CSIRO in the 1960s. Australian inventions
Contact Lens Day & Night
Cooperative Research Centre for Eye Research and Technology with CSIRO made new disposable contact lenses in 1999.
EXELGRAM Australia
To prevent counterfeiting of banknotes Dr Robert Lee had the idea of an optically variable device in notes which gives varying images at different angles when an object is viewed or copied. Perfected in 1992 at CSIRO..
Flammability Test
Tom Pressley of CSIRO established safety tests for children's clothing in the 1970s. He also showed fire retardant for cotton performed well for woollens such as passenger seats in jets. Australian inventions
Garage Roller Door
This ubiquitous door was developed in 1956 by Black & Decker of Australia. Australian inventions
Latex Gloves disposable for surgery
These disposable gloves were first produced in 1964 by Ansell.
Lesson by Radio Australia
The Royal Flying Doctor Service began distance education by radio in 1951. Australian inventions
Letter Sorting Machine Australian inventions
The Postmaster General's Department used the first mechanized letter sorter in 1930.
Multifocal Contact Lens Australia
Developed by Stephen Newman in 1992 these lenses give clear vision at all distances for people with presbyopia. Australian inventions
Plastic Spectacle Lens Australian inventions
Scientific Optical Laboratories of Adelaide (SOLA) made light plastic lenses for glasses in 1960 via work by Dr Miller of CSIRO. Australia
Sirolan-BAP Shrink Proofing Australia
The main method of shrink-proofing today called Superwash developed by CSIRO in 1970 uses resin such as water-soluble bisulphate polyurethane and acrylic emulsion/urethane, applying by pad.
Sirolan CF Fertilizer from Sheep Australian.
Wax and dirt are washed away as sludge from raw wool scouring effluent using polymer in inline flocculation. The collected residue is used to make compost, CSIRO 1998. Australian inventions
Softly Detergent Australia
Tom Pressley at CSIRO began the era of fabric softeners in the 1960s by presenting Softly to the world. This stops wool fabrics from hardening after being washed at high temperature. Australian inventions
SolarScan
Australia has the world's highest rates of melanoma so CSIRO developed a probe for GPs to identify dangerous spots on the skin.
Si-Ro-Set (Siroset) Permanent Crease Australia
Dr Arthur Farnworth of the CSIRO developed the permanent pleat in trousers and skirts made of wool by using resin and heat in 1957.
Sportwool Australia
Developed in the 1990s by CSIRO this product has the benefits of synthetics with the breathability and comfort of wool. Polyester is on the outside with a layer of wool on the inside. Australian inventions
BlueGen
This system from CSIRO in 1992 has a battery continually producing household electricity from natural gas. Australia
Chlor-Hercosett Shrink Proofing Australian.
Acid chlorine and sulphite is used to strip the wool of scales. Polymer resin is applied and heated to smooth the fibre. It was perfected at CSIRO in the 1960s. Australian inventions
Contact Lens Day & Night
Cooperative Research Centre for Eye Research and Technology with CSIRO made new disposable contact lenses in 1999.
EXELGRAM Australia
To prevent counterfeiting of banknotes Dr Robert Lee had the idea of an optically variable device in notes which gives varying images at different angles when an object is viewed or copied. Perfected in 1992 at CSIRO..
Flammability Test
Tom Pressley of CSIRO established safety tests for children's clothing in the 1970s. He also showed fire retardant for cotton performed well for woollens such as passenger seats in jets. Australian inventions
Garage Roller Door
This ubiquitous door was developed in 1956 by Black & Decker of Australia. Australian inventions
Latex Gloves disposable for surgery
These disposable gloves were first produced in 1964 by Ansell.
Lesson by Radio Australia
The Royal Flying Doctor Service began distance education by radio in 1951. Australian inventions
Letter Sorting Machine Australian inventions
The Postmaster General's Department used the first mechanized letter sorter in 1930.
Multifocal Contact Lens Australia
Developed by Stephen Newman in 1992 these lenses give clear vision at all distances for people with presbyopia. Australian inventions
Plastic Spectacle Lens Australian inventions
Scientific Optical Laboratories of Adelaide (SOLA) made light plastic lenses for glasses in 1960 via work by Dr Miller of CSIRO. Australia
Sirolan-BAP Shrink Proofing Australia
The main method of shrink-proofing today called Superwash developed by CSIRO in 1970 uses resin such as water-soluble bisulphate polyurethane and acrylic emulsion/urethane, applying by pad.
Sirolan CF Fertilizer from Sheep Australian.
Wax and dirt are washed away as sludge from raw wool scouring effluent using polymer in inline flocculation. The collected residue is used to make compost, CSIRO 1998. Australian inventions
Softly Detergent Australia
Tom Pressley at CSIRO began the era of fabric softeners in the 1960s by presenting Softly to the world. This stops wool fabrics from hardening after being washed at high temperature. Australian inventions
SolarScan
Australia has the world's highest rates of melanoma so CSIRO developed a probe for GPs to identify dangerous spots on the skin.
Si-Ro-Set (Siroset) Permanent Crease Australia
Dr Arthur Farnworth of the CSIRO developed the permanent pleat in trousers and skirts made of wool by using resin and heat in 1957.
Sportwool Australia
Developed in the 1990s by CSIRO this product has the benefits of synthetics with the breathability and comfort of wool. Polyester is on the outside with a layer of wool on the inside. Australian inventions
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SPORT
Australian Rules Football
Tom Wills, W. J. Hammersley, J. B. Thompson and Thomas Smith created AFL from Gaelic football and rugby in 1858. Australian inventions
Football Rules Australia
The first rules for any game of football was written by Tom Will and Henry Harrison in 1858. Australian.
International Ski Tournament Australia
Oddly, for a mainly non-temperate country, Australia organized the world's first international skiing event in 1907. Australian inventions
Polocrosse
This sport was first played by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hirst of Sydney in 1938.
Race Cam Australian.
A revolution in sports coverage was made in 1979 with race cam when Geoff Healey of ATN Seven covered Bathurst motor race by mounting small cameras in cars with signals relayed via helicopters. Australian inventions
Super Sopper Australia
Gordon Withnall in 1974 went home and made a machine to wipe up water from sports grounds due to heavy rain after a comment while having a beer. Australian inventions
Surf Life-saving Reel Australia
Lyster Ormsby showed his new reel for rescuing swimmers on beaches in 1906 at Bondi. Australian.
Surf ski Australia
An ordinary surf board was taken a step further by being adapted for use as an oar driven device in 1912 by Harry and Jack McLaren.
Tote totalizator Australian inventions
In 1913 Sir George Julius developed the automatic totalisator which calculated odds as money was laid on horses. Australian.
Wave Piercing Catamaran Australia
Phillip Hercus (NZ born) with builder Robert Clifford of Incat made this high speed, stable boat in 1984, idea conceived 1983. Australian inventions
Winged Keel Australia
To win the America's Cup Ben Lexcen developed the winged keel for Australia II in 1983.
Australian Rules Football
Tom Wills, W. J. Hammersley, J. B. Thompson and Thomas Smith created AFL from Gaelic football and rugby in 1858. Australian inventions
Football Rules Australia
The first rules for any game of football was written by Tom Will and Henry Harrison in 1858. Australian.
International Ski Tournament Australia
Oddly, for a mainly non-temperate country, Australia organized the world's first international skiing event in 1907. Australian inventions
Polocrosse
This sport was first played by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hirst of Sydney in 1938.
Race Cam Australian.
A revolution in sports coverage was made in 1979 with race cam when Geoff Healey of ATN Seven covered Bathurst motor race by mounting small cameras in cars with signals relayed via helicopters. Australian inventions
Super Sopper Australia
Gordon Withnall in 1974 went home and made a machine to wipe up water from sports grounds due to heavy rain after a comment while having a beer. Australian inventions
Surf Life-saving Reel Australia
Lyster Ormsby showed his new reel for rescuing swimmers on beaches in 1906 at Bondi. Australian.
Surf ski Australia
An ordinary surf board was taken a step further by being adapted for use as an oar driven device in 1912 by Harry and Jack McLaren.
Tote totalizator Australian inventions
In 1913 Sir George Julius developed the automatic totalisator which calculated odds as money was laid on horses. Australian.
Wave Piercing Catamaran Australia
Phillip Hercus (NZ born) with builder Robert Clifford of Incat made this high speed, stable boat in 1984, idea conceived 1983. Australian inventions
Winged Keel Australia
To win the America's Cup Ben Lexcen developed the winged keel for Australia II in 1983.
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Calyx Drill
This special drill invented by Francis Davis in 1893 uses chilled shot as the cutting medium. It makes large holes in rock. Australian inventions
Coalscan Australia
Coal was scanned as it moved along moving belts for quality control in a new process from CSIRO in the 1980s. Australian.
Dethridge Wheel Australia
John Derridge solved the problem of measuring water flow by attaching eight vanes to a drum on an axle in 1910. Australian inventions
Humespun Pipe-making Australia
A new system for making concrete pipes, by spinning wet concrete to the outside of wire reinforced molding, was developed in 1910 by Walter Humes. Australian inventions
HIsmelt Australia
This revolutionary method of smelting iron ore was put into practice by CSIRO, establishing a plant at Kwinana, WA in 2003. Australian.
HyssIL building Material Australia
DR Swee Liang Mak of CSIRO made aerated cement blocks in the 2000s which are light,very strong, fire resistant and have high insulating properties. Australian inventions
Instream Analysis Australia
In 1972 Amdel Ltd developed a system that improved productivity in the metal industry by enabling closer analysis of impurities in mineral slurries in the recovery process. Australian inventions
Repco Spinner
This revolutionary approach to spinning worsted yarn was formulated by David Henshaw at CSIRO in the 1960s and culminated with the Repco spinning machine in the 1970s. Australian inventions
Thrust Bearing Australia
Anthony Mitchell changed thrust technology, especially for driving ships, when he made this bearing in 1905. Australian.
SIROSMELT Australia
CSIRO found in the 1970s that by injecting gases into molten slag iron, copper, lead and zinc could be produced more cleanly and efficiently.
Solar Hot Water Australian
In 1953 A CSIRO team led by Sir Roger N. Morse heated water from the hot rays of the sun. Australian inventions
T-Mag Magnesium Casting Australia
Work at CSIRO in the 2000s now enables casting of light magnesium alloys that are superior to steel,iron and aluminium castings.
Torpedo Australian inventions
This weapon developed by Louis Brennan in 1874 was driven and steered by cables from winding engines on shore to two propellers.
Calyx Drill
This special drill invented by Francis Davis in 1893 uses chilled shot as the cutting medium. It makes large holes in rock. Australian inventions
Coalscan Australia
Coal was scanned as it moved along moving belts for quality control in a new process from CSIRO in the 1980s. Australian.
Dethridge Wheel Australia
John Derridge solved the problem of measuring water flow by attaching eight vanes to a drum on an axle in 1910. Australian inventions
Humespun Pipe-making Australia
A new system for making concrete pipes, by spinning wet concrete to the outside of wire reinforced molding, was developed in 1910 by Walter Humes. Australian inventions
HIsmelt Australia
This revolutionary method of smelting iron ore was put into practice by CSIRO, establishing a plant at Kwinana, WA in 2003. Australian.
HyssIL building Material Australia
DR Swee Liang Mak of CSIRO made aerated cement blocks in the 2000s which are light,very strong, fire resistant and have high insulating properties. Australian inventions
Instream Analysis Australia
In 1972 Amdel Ltd developed a system that improved productivity in the metal industry by enabling closer analysis of impurities in mineral slurries in the recovery process. Australian inventions
Repco Spinner
This revolutionary approach to spinning worsted yarn was formulated by David Henshaw at CSIRO in the 1960s and culminated with the Repco spinning machine in the 1970s. Australian inventions
Thrust Bearing Australia
Anthony Mitchell changed thrust technology, especially for driving ships, when he made this bearing in 1905. Australian.
SIROSMELT Australia
CSIRO found in the 1970s that by injecting gases into molten slag iron, copper, lead and zinc could be produced more cleanly and efficiently.
Solar Hot Water Australian
In 1953 A CSIRO team led by Sir Roger N. Morse heated water from the hot rays of the sun. Australian inventions
T-Mag Magnesium Casting Australia
Work at CSIRO in the 2000s now enables casting of light magnesium alloys that are superior to steel,iron and aluminium castings.
Torpedo Australian inventions
This weapon developed by Louis Brennan in 1874 was driven and steered by cables from winding engines on shore to two propellers.
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Aircraft Escape Chute Australian inventions
In 1965 Jack Grant made an inflatable escape chute for use by passenger aircraft. It could also be used as a raft. Australian inventions.
Black Box Australia
To record what happened in the last few minutes before a plane crash Dr David Warren invented the black box in Melbourne, in1958.
Cargo Scanner Australia
Gamma rays and nutrons are used to detect objects such as illegal drugs in aircraft luggage and in freight containers with this CSIRO technology developed in the 2000s. Australian inventions
Car Radio Australian inventions
In 1924 Kelly's Motors was the first car company to put a radio in a car. American Paul Galvin claims the accolade in 1929, but was first done by George Frost of US in 1922 also advertised by Chevrolet in 1922. Australian.
Differential Australia
In order to make vehicles turn more effectively David Shearer made a differential for a steam car, 1897 in South Australia. Australian inventions
Interscan Microwave Landing System Australia
From research done at CSIRO by P. Wild, B. Cooper, D.Cooper, and H. Minnett this new form of landing assistance for aircraft became operational in the 1970s. Australian inventions
Low Emission Cars Australia
In response to demands from the motor industry CSIRO assisted in the development of two low-emmision vehicles the Holden ECOmmodore and the aXcessaustralia LEV released in 2000. Australian inventions
Orbital Engine Australia
Used in boats and motorcycles this engine perfected by Ralph Sarich in 1972 has a single rotating "piston" which uses fuel injected into 5 combustion chambers. Australian inventions
Aircraft Escape Chute Australian inventions
In 1965 Jack Grant made an inflatable escape chute for use by passenger aircraft. It could also be used as a raft. Australian inventions.
Black Box Australia
To record what happened in the last few minutes before a plane crash Dr David Warren invented the black box in Melbourne, in1958.
Cargo Scanner Australia
Gamma rays and nutrons are used to detect objects such as illegal drugs in aircraft luggage and in freight containers with this CSIRO technology developed in the 2000s. Australian inventions
Car Radio Australian inventions
In 1924 Kelly's Motors was the first car company to put a radio in a car. American Paul Galvin claims the accolade in 1929, but was first done by George Frost of US in 1922 also advertised by Chevrolet in 1922. Australian.
Differential Australia
In order to make vehicles turn more effectively David Shearer made a differential for a steam car, 1897 in South Australia. Australian inventions
Interscan Microwave Landing System Australia
From research done at CSIRO by P. Wild, B. Cooper, D.Cooper, and H. Minnett this new form of landing assistance for aircraft became operational in the 1970s. Australian inventions
Low Emission Cars Australia
In response to demands from the motor industry CSIRO assisted in the development of two low-emmision vehicles the Holden ECOmmodore and the aXcessaustralia LEV released in 2000. Australian inventions
Orbital Engine Australia
Used in boats and motorcycles this engine perfected by Ralph Sarich in 1972 has a single rotating "piston" which uses fuel injected into 5 combustion chambers. Australian inventions
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Plastics Coating
Dr Voytek Gutowski of CSIRO from 1988: plastic car body parts are coated with a conductive coating that can be charged, with paint being oppositely charged, to assist paint adhesion from spray gun.Australia
Powered Flight Australian inventions
In 1894 the First engine powered box kite flew 5 meters: Lawrence Hargrave never patented it. Australian.
Pulsar Automotive Battery
In the 1970s Bill McDowell of Dunlop invented the Pulsar battery so that a driver could start a car even when the battery was flat. inventions
Rack & Pinion Steering Australia
This steering system developed by Arthur Bishop in 1970 was adopted for motor vehicles worldwide. Australian.
Round the World Airline Australia
Qantas started an airline service for travelling around the world in 1958.
Scramjet first successful flight Australian inventions
Rockets of the future with go into space by taking in oxygen as they move forward in engines made possible by work of a team led by Professor Allan Paull in 2002, first work done in 1992. Australian inventions
Silicon-chip Electronic Ignition Australia
An electronic silicon-chip system for starting engines was developed in 1976 by John and B. Angelo Notarus.
Tank Australian inventions
The British honored Lance de (La) Mole the inventor of the chain-rail tank (1912), as used today, by making him an honorary corporal in 1919.
Ultrabattery Australian.
This superior battery from CSIRO in the 2000s has a supercapacitor which gives four times more power, is cheaper, and extends the life of lead-acid batteries. Australian inventions
Ute Australia
Lewis Brandt cut off the back of a Ford to construct the first pick-up motor car in 1934 at Geelong in Victoria.
Dr Voytek Gutowski of CSIRO from 1988: plastic car body parts are coated with a conductive coating that can be charged, with paint being oppositely charged, to assist paint adhesion from spray gun.Australia
Powered Flight Australian inventions
In 1894 the First engine powered box kite flew 5 meters: Lawrence Hargrave never patented it. Australian.
Pulsar Automotive Battery
In the 1970s Bill McDowell of Dunlop invented the Pulsar battery so that a driver could start a car even when the battery was flat. inventions
Rack & Pinion Steering Australia
This steering system developed by Arthur Bishop in 1970 was adopted for motor vehicles worldwide. Australian.
Round the World Airline Australia
Qantas started an airline service for travelling around the world in 1958.
Scramjet first successful flight Australian inventions
Rockets of the future with go into space by taking in oxygen as they move forward in engines made possible by work of a team led by Professor Allan Paull in 2002, first work done in 1992. Australian inventions
Silicon-chip Electronic Ignition Australia
An electronic silicon-chip system for starting engines was developed in 1976 by John and B. Angelo Notarus.
Tank Australian inventions
The British honored Lance de (La) Mole the inventor of the chain-rail tank (1912), as used today, by making him an honorary corporal in 1919.
Ultrabattery Australian.
This superior battery from CSIRO in the 2000s has a supercapacitor which gives four times more power, is cheaper, and extends the life of lead-acid batteries. Australian inventions
Ute Australia
Lewis Brandt cut off the back of a Ford to construct the first pick-up motor car in 1934 at Geelong in Victoria.
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