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Launceston Gas Company (1858 - 1984)

From
1858
Launceston, Tasmania
To
1984

Summary

Established in 1858 the company built its first manufacturing plant in 1860, with production commencing in the same year.

In 1984 the company was renamed Gas Corporation of Tasmania.

Timeline

 1858 - 1984 Launceston Gas Company
       1963 - Boral Limited
       1984 - 1988 Gas Corporation of Tasmania Limited
             1963 - Boral Limited
             2000 - Origin Energy Limited

Archival resources

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, History Collection

  • Launceston Gas Company records, 1858 - 1994, CHS 30; Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, History Collection. Details

Bruce A. Smith