Local Ipswich Inventions

Year

Source

Inventions

1862

The Toowoomba Chronicle & Queensland Advertiser, Thursday 27 March 1862, p2

Mackenzie and Bowland have been exhibiting some water filters at their rooms in Ipswich, invented by Mr. Mackenzie. Some of them are in wood, and others in zinc cases. These filters are so constructed, that the water passes through nine layers of different substances, and then comes out very pure and soft.

1876

The Week, Saturday 29 January 1876, p14

The prize for the best corn husker, thrasher, and bagger, was given to Mr. R. Clements, of Ipswich, who invented and patented the machine.

1882

The Week, Saturday 1 April 1882, p9

A New Invention: - Mr. Frederick Scott of Pine Mountain, near Ipswich, has invented what he calls an "air closet" as a substitute for the earth closet last week, and it is certainly a very ingenious contrivance. It is a modification of the earth closet, but, instead of the open box or pan under the seat, the whole is closed in much the same manner as a water closet, and at the back is an air-pipe leading from the box up through the roof to any height desired to carry away all effluvia.

1904

Queensland Times, Tuesday 15 March 1904, p9

Messrs. J. K. Burns, railway station-master at Rosewood, and J. Elder, of the same township, are the inventors of an ingenious yet simple contrivance for shifting laden cream or milk-cans from one spot to another. Burns and Elder patented their inventions, and they expect that the barrow will very soon come into general use at the railway stations and butter factories.

1904

Warwick Examiner & Times, Saturday 27 August 1904, p7

A New Invention: A contrivance by the aid of which the whole of street gas lamps in a town can be lit & extinguished simultaneously from the gasworks. Mr. Haenke, architect.

1906

Queensland Times, Tuesday 28 August 1906, p8

Shillito’s Patent Hollow Sheet Steel Pressed Swingle–Trees. these Trees, being made of pressed sheet steel, are exceedingly strong, yet light and portable. The hooks and links are riveted in the Tree, so that there is no fear of breakages or loose irons.

1907

Queensland Times, Thursday 11 April 1907, p11

Agricultural Machinery: Messrs. Barbat and Sons’ Foundry. The effect of the good seasons in stimulating agricultural production may be seen at Messrs. F. E. Barbat and Sons' foundry, North Ipswich, where agricultural machinery is made. On Tuesday morning Mr. Barbat despatched to the Darling Downs one of the largest husker, sheller, and bagger machines that has yet been manufactured on his premises - indeed, it is believed to be one of the largest machines of the sort made in the world.

1910

The Queenslander, Saturday 27 August 1910, p30

Fly Proof Netting for Fruit Trees. To the Editor. Sir. - Up to the present I can find no advertisement in any Queensland papers indicating where the above may be bought. I did hear a rumour that somebody somewhere near Ipswich knew something about the matter, but for the life of me I can get no more news about it. People in Queensland seem to me always half asleep. If it is a fact that some man round about Ipswich has invented some fly-proof netting for fruit trees, why in the name of all that is holy doesn't he proclaim it from the housetops or advertise?

1916

Queensland Times, Friday 26 May 1916, p7

A Local Invention. An interesting exhibit was made by Mr. G. W. Major, of North Ipswich - namely, a reversable plough. This implement is made so that the mould-board can be turned from one side to the other with very little trouble. It should a useful plough for hill-side work.

1917

Queensland Times, Monday 9 July 1917, p3

A Local Invention. We had the pleasure yesterday, of examining a very superior cultivator manufactured by Mr. Bannerman, of Liverpool street, for Messrs Sahl and Tatham. The implement is chiefly intended to answer the purpose of cross-ploughing, and, as it covers a great width of ground (about nine feet), the saving in time and labour, must be great.

1917

Queensland Times, Thursday 19 July 1917, p6

A Local Invention. A notice appeared in our columns some time a ago of a newly-invented oven, patented by Mr. Hancock, of this town. We knew nothing then experimentally of the invention, but relied upon the maker's own account, and an inspection of the oven without seeing it in full work, and have no hesitation in recommending it, as its conveniences are far and above the brick oven. It requires no fixing, but will stand anywhere like an American stove. When once the public realise its benefits, the demand will, no doubt be great.

1921

Queensland Times, Tuesday 1 February 1921, p4

Allen's Hygienic Pail. Mr. Fred C. Allen, of "Alton," Thorn-street, Ipswich, has patented a hygienic pail which he has recently placed on the market.

1923

Queensland Times, Saturday 11 August 1923, p7

An Ipswich Inventor: The Brisbane "Telegraph" states - An exhbit of machinery connected with agricultural pursuits was placed in the Town Hall, on August 2, and attracted considerable attention, not only for its efficacy and excellence of construction, but that it is an entirely colonial production. Mr. James Clements, of North Ipswich, is both the inventor and maker, and from the manner in which the machine performed, the processes of husking, dressing, and bagging the corn, by an almost simultaneous operation, we certainly must say that the machine is a most valuable addition to our agricultural industry.

1924

The Telegraph, Monday 30 June 1924, p2

Modern Race Track (road): F. A. Griffiths, city engineer & surveyor patented his invention to replace macadam roads and concrete the width of the road.

1924

Queensland Times, Friday 28 November 1924, p4

Constable E. G. Hills of Mount Morgan, formerly of Ipswich, invented a machine for the control of traffic. A sample machine was made at the railway workshops in Ipswich and a demonstration provided to the Home Secretary.

1926

Queensland Times, Friday 16 July 1926, p8

Shock Absorbers. An Ipswich Patent. An Ipswich patent shock absorber that appears to be highly efficient in all respects, and one that will pay motorists throughout the State to investigate, will be put on the market, it is expected, at an early date. It will be known as the Queensland P. and H. Shock Absorber, and the patentee is Mr. J. E. Personne, of William-street, Woodend.

1927

Queensland Times, Saturday 12 March 1927, p8

An Ipswich Invention: A local invention of particular interest, and one that appears to have an important bearing on the motor car industry, in respect to the control of headlights, was given a private demonstration on Thursday night. The tests were carried out on Harlin Road, the car used being owned by Mr. Norman Wyman.

1928

Queensland Times, Saturday 4 August 1928, p8

Cheap Power. Ipswich Invention. Utilising Tide Movements. A Provisional patent was granted to Messrs. K. O. Forrer, A.M.I.E., Mechanical Engineer, Ipswich and F. A. Griffiths. A.M.I.E., M.I.M., and Cy. E. (London) Civil Engineer, Ipswich, for an invention to provide a continuous source of electric power by utilising the rise and fall of the tide which gives four definite impulses in 24 hours.

1929

Queensland Times, Friday 5 July 1929, p6

To Direct Cars. A Local Patent. Solving Traffic Problems. Extract: For some time Mr. Edward John Wall, of Bundamba motor garage, and Mr. George H. Reed, brick chemist, of Bundamba, have been studying this problem, and as a result have evolved an excellent directional indicator for motor vehicles. The device, which is smaller than an average jam tin, consists of two metal cylinders, one inside the other. The outer cylinder had two openings, one facing the front of the car, and other toward the rear. The inner cylinder is cut by four arrow shaped holes equally spaced and so arranged that each arrow can be brought into line with the openings on the outer cylinder.
Messrs. Wall and Reed have taken out the patent right for the invention for Australia and Papua, and their efforts should certainly meet with success.

1930

Queensland Times, Saturday 1 March 1930, p15

An Ipswich Patent. Motorists who prefer an Open Car will appreciate the comfort and convenience of my PATENT "PULL DOWN BLINDS." The only Pull Down Blinds that are not rolled up when not in use.
R. W. Hurford, Motor Trimmer, Limestone-Street, Ipswich.

1931

The Telegraph, Friday 26 June 1931, p4

Ipswich. Patent Hydrant. The chairman of the Fire Brigade Board (Mr. W. J. Jones) said that the board hoped that a representative of the Patents Office would visit Ipswich to inquire into the action of the Cairns firemen in taking out a patent for a two-way hydrant similar to one that the Ipswich brigade had been using for 35 years or so.

1932

Queensland Times, Thu 31 Mar 1932, p4

Spring Eye Bending. Ipswich Man's Patent. After four years' work, with failures and slow progress to success, Mr. W. J. Doneley, of West Ipswich, has completed and patented a useful machine for eye bending, making the manufacture of springs and the execution of other metal bending work a simple, speedy progress.

1946

Lithgow Mercury, Tuesday 31 December 1946, p4

Beer Drinkers’ Dream may come true. 2 Ipswich men designed and will market a pintpot with a built-in instrument panel.

1950

Queensland Times, Wednesday 25 January 1950, p2

Jelly Crystal perfect in Week test. After 12 years' manufacture, Messrs. H. T. Hooper and Co. now claim to have produced the perfect jelly crystal.