James Harrison's Momentous Achievements - Exhibition

The Geelong and Region Branch of the National Trust (GRBNT) is supporting the Pioneer Museum at the Showgrounds and the early refrigeration machines that they hold with Timeline Panels about James Harrison’s life, his pioneering adventures as the founding Editor of the Geelong Advertiser 1840 - 1865, and as a world-beating inventor.
The panels were prepared for Geelong’s UNESCO Design Week event in March 2021 about The Unpredictable James Harrison (1816-1873).

In 1854, James Harrison, Geelong’s inventor of large-scale ice-making machines, invented the world’s first refrigerators capable of commercial ice production, and patented them in Victoria and England.
In 1863 his Beer Preserver won a medal at the Geelong and Western District Pastoral and Agricultural Show.
Capable of chilling quantities of beer during production, his machines revolutionised beer production world-wide.

A great opportunity for show-goers -

The Geelong and Region Branch of the National Trust (GRBNT) is supporting the Pioneer Museum at the Showgrounds and the early refrigeration machines that they hold with Timeline Panels about James Harrison’s life, his pioneering adventures as the founding Editor of the Geelong Advertiser 1840 - 1865, and as a world-beating inventor.
The panels were prepared for Geelong’s UNESCO Design Week event in March 2021 about The Unpredictable James Harrison (1816-1873).

Also do visit the Pioneer Museum (corner Carr St and Breakwater Road); it has an amazing array of early and vintage machinery.
Many will be working, powered by enormous restored steam engines.

Their early refrigeration machines include a 1900s compressor manufactured in Humble’s Foundry, Ryrie St, now Harrison Place.
That was where many refrigerators to Harrison’s specifications were made after 1858 when, having perfected his machine with precision engineers in England,, he returned to Geelong with a machine costing 1200 pounds (about $120,000 today) and capable of processing 3000 kg of ice a day.

With it he set up the world’s first ice works at North Geelong in 1859.

By 1900, machines that were simpler and smaller like the Humble machine displayed were able to produce ice. Also on show (r) is a 1920s domestic Hallstrom refrigerator.
But all refrigerators and air conditioners still use the principles that James invented in 1854 at Rocky Point beside the Barwon River.
Every time you switch them on you should say ‘Thanks, James’!

For more information you can look up the ABC Landline production, April 3, A Very Cool Idea; or see the GRBNT Web site for video and podcast discussion about Harrison, held for the Geelong UNESCO Design Week in 2021.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/branches-vic/geelong-region-branch/

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Watch Landline on the ABC at 12:30 pm on Sunday 3rd of April for the James Harrison story - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-01/james-harrison-the-inventor-of-the-ice-making-machine/100951092

Refrigeration changed the world, so why isn't James Harrison a household name? The Geelong newspaper proprietor almost blew himself up twice in search of his eureka moment in 1854, unlocking a principle that's used to this day in refrigerators and air conditioners around the world.

Come with us on a walking tour to discover many gems of Geelong’s 20th Century architecture.
Presented by the Geelong and Region National Trust (Vic) Branch, March 19, 22, 24 and 27.
Where - Walkers meet at and return to the Johnstone Park Rotunda, Gheringhap St, Geelong 3220 (near the Railway Station).
Time 9.45 am for 10 am-12 pm
Ticketing link -
https://www.geelongcityofdesign.com.au/geelong-design-week/ for the full Geelong Design Week program of over 50 events.
Cost $5 students, $10 adults plus booking fee.

https://www.facebook.com/Notable-20th-Century-Architecture-Geelong-CBD-Guided-Tour-102484875719300/

Notable 20th Century Architecture: Geelong CBD Walks Come with National Trust Geelong Branch guides on a walking tour
Tickets at Trybooking
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Watch the online discussion James Harrison - Inventor - Editor - Entrepreneur
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James Harrison (1816-93) Inventor - Editor - Entrepreneur Harrison’s Geelong admirers discuss the remarkable career of this Scottish/Australian pioneer as part of Geelong’s UNESCO Design Week March 18-28, 2021.…

James Harrison - Inventor, Editor, Entrepreneur
Live online discussion from 6:55 - 8pm tonight.
$5.50 plus booking fee.
Book at -
https://www.trybooking.com/events/events/landing/684330?bof=1&fbclid=IwAR2_I-LBarRO09wuEhGotdkPzvL7HS7uDfQXqgcUg2-X0nDm8UjHWMGnLk0

James Harrison (1816-1893) Inventor - Editor - Entrepreneur A live online discussion on Australia's visionary inventor of refrigeration and developer of its world-changing potential. A Scot, Harrison was founding Editor of Geelong's Advertiser in 1840, an influencer and politician. His inventions won medals and international sales to brewers and manufacturer...

Online discussion starting 6:55 pm tonight!
$5.50 plus booking fee.
Book at the link - https://www.trybooking.com/events/events/landing/684330?bof=1&fbclid=IwAR2_I-LBarRO09wuEhGotdkPzvL7HS7uDfQXqgcUg2-X0nDm8UjHWMGnLk0

James Harrison (1816-1893) Inventor - Editor - Entrepreneur A live online discussion on Australia's visionary inventor of refrigeration and developer of its world-changing potential. A Scot, Harrison was founding Editor of Geelong's Advertiser in 1840, an influencer and politician. His inventions won medals and international sales to brewers and manufacturer...

A live and online event in honour of the truly remarkable James Harrison, who invented refrigeration so he could keep his beer cool and his fishing catch fresh.
A live online discussion on Australia's visionary inventor of refrigeration and developer of its world-changing potential.
A Scot, Harrison was founding Editor of Geelong's Advertiser in 1840, an influencer and politician.
His inventions won medals and international sales to brewers and manufacturers.

$5.50 plus booking fee
Link to booking site:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/events/landing/684330?fbclid=IwAR00KlWBtBZgRXktNwaT-FjG-DRuBPaovVH253d7jy3F5enc9ntzkBOq20I

James Harrison (1816-1893) Inventor - Editor - Entrepreneur A live online discussion on Australia's visionary inventor of refrigeration and developer of its world-changing potential. A Scot, Harrison was founding Editor of Geelong's Advertiser in 1840, an influencer and politician. His inventions won medals and international sales to brewers and manufacturer...