Document - KANGAROO HYDRAULIC COMPANY OPENING 25TH JANUARY 1894

Physical description

4 page typed document, typed copy of article in Bendigo Advertiser 25th January, 1894. The Kangaroo Hydraulic Company had its plant south of Diamond Hill and 'a couple of miles from Kangaroo Flat'. The company had a Pelton Wheel to drive the crushing battery, 'one of the first in the colony'.
Extensive detail on the operation. John Delbridge mechanical engineer was the engineer under who 'the plant has been erected' Mrs McGowan broke a bottle of champagne over the wheel.
Thompson and Co., Castlemainer were involved in the build of the plant. Mr. C. Jorgensen was commended for his work.

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Bendigo Advertiser

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