List of Australian Inventions
Wayne Szalinski A list of famous Australian inventions and innovations. Ancient cultures have long been known to discover, create, and produce new and useful tools, medicines, and foods, and ancient Australian inventions are among the most popular discoveries still used today. This list of Australian inventions includes many designed for sea travel, like the wave-piercing catamaran, as well as modern Australian inventions like the electronic Pacemaker.
Over the years, historical inventions from Australia have helped move society forward, enabling humans to hunt, eat, and travel in much more efficient ways. Aboriginal inventions have also allowed people to learn more about the world, keep safe from wildlife, and stay healthier longer.
These inventions by Australian inventors are labeled by era from which they came. Vote for your favorites to move them to the top of the list, and add any that you see missing.
Over the years, historical inventions from Australia have helped move society forward, enabling humans to hunt, eat, and travel in much more efficient ways. Aboriginal inventions have also allowed people to learn more about the world, keep safe from wildlife, and stay healthier longer.
These inventions by Australian inventors are labeled by era from which they came. Vote for your favorites to move them to the top of the list, and add any that you see missing.
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Didgeridoo
“ Era: Aboriginal technology - before 1788 „ - 2
Woomera
“ Era: Aboriginal technology - before 1788 „ - 3
Pre-paid postage
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1838 „ - 4
Grain stripper
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1843 „ - 5
Refrigerator
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1856 „ - 6
Australian Rules Football
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1858 „ - 7
Underwater torpedo
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1874 „ - 8
Stump jump plough
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1876 „ - 9
Mechanical clippers
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1877 „ - 10
Electric drill
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1889 „ - 11
Coolgardie safe
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1892 „ - 12
Powered flight
“ Era: Colonial era - 19th century - 1894 „ - 13
Notepad
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1902 „ - 14
Froth flotation
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1903 „ - 15
Feature Film
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1906 „ - 16
Surf life-saving reel
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1906 „ - 17
Michell thrust block bearing
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1907 „ - 18
Humespun pipe-making process
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1910 „ - 19
Dethridge wheel
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1910 „ - 20
Surf ski
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1912 „ - 21 “ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1912 „
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Self-Propelled Rotary Hoe
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1912 „ - 23
Automatic totalisator
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1913 „ - 24
Electronic Pacemaker
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1928 „ - 25
Clapperboard
“ Era: 20th Century Post-Federation - 1930 „
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