Technology in Australia

This data set contains profiles people and organisations influential in Australian technological development, as described in the resource Technology in Australia1788-1988. It serves as a document of the history of technology and its development and makes links between prominent practitioners and organisations. The biographical and professional details listed in each individual's entry are as follows: Name and alternative names, date and place of birth and death if known, occupations or fields of specialisation, a summary note outlining their life and work, a timeline of career positions, reference to related people, organisations and archival holdings and a list of published resources.