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Robertson, Martin & Smith

Robertson, Martin and Smith was an engineering firm in Melbourne in the second half of the nineteenth century. The company manufactured the first steam locomotive to be built in Australia.2 It was founded in 1853.1 It ceased to exist in 1855.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1853Founded1
  • HeadquartersMelbourne1

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Robertson, Martin and Smith was an engineering firm in Melbourne in the second half of the nineteenth century. The company manufactured the first steam locomotive to be built in Australia.2

Timeline

  1. 1855Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1853Founded Founded1

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