Making it here : four enterprising immigrant engineers and the evolution of manufacturing in Port Melbourne
Radcliffe, David F.2024
Book
"Making It Here centres on the lives of four mechanical engineers, Otto Schumacher, Alfred Harman, Albert Longoni and Fred David. Each contributed significantly to the development of manufacturing in Port Melbourne, including Fishermans Bend, during the first half of the 20th century. They grew up and learned their craft in America, Britain and Europe before achieving success in Australia. Two founded manufacturing businesses; the other two took existing firms in critical new directions. Their stories are set against the early industrial history of the area and the changing social, economic and geopolitical environment. Their family background, formative years and educational experiences, are integral to these stories. The matters covered and the issues raised around manufacturing and industrial heritage are universal. Themes traversing their stories hold lessons for education and industry policy today." -- back cover.
Main title:
Author:
Radcliffe, David F., author
Imprint:
Blackburn, Victoria : PenFolk Publishing, 2024.©2023
Collation:
xvii, 264 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781925467178 (paperback)
Dewey class:
621.0922994.5104621
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
805000
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | Local History Non Fiction | LH 621 RADC | Available |
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | Local History Non Fiction | LH 621 RADC | Available |
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | Local History Reference | LH REF 621 RADC | Not for loan (Set: 10 Apr 2024) |
| North Melbourne Library | Local History Non Fiction | LH 621 RADC | Available |
| Southbank Library | Local History Reference | LH REF 621 RADC | Not for loan (Set: 10 Apr 2024) |