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Norman Selfe (9 December 1839 – 15 October 1911) was an Australian engineer, naval architect, inventor, urban planner and outspoken advocate of technical education. After emigrating to Sydney with his family from England as a boy he became an apprentice engineer, following his father's trade. Selfe designed many bridges, docks, boats, and much precision machinery for the city. He also introduced new refrigeration, hydraulic, electrical and transport systems. For these achievements he received international acclaim during his lifetime. Decades before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built, the city came close to building a Selfe-designed steel cantilever bridge across the harbour after he won the second public competition for a bridge design.

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  • Norman Selfe (* 9. Dezember 1839 in Teddington (England); † 15. Oktober 1911 in Sydney) war ein englisch-australischer Ingenieur, Schiffstechniker und Erfinder. Am bekanntesten ist er heutzutage als Namensgeber des Sydneyer Vororts Normanhurst, wo sein Wohnsitz Gilligaloola bis heute existiert, sowie als Gewinner eines Wettbewerbs aus dem Jahre 1903 für den Bau einer 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' (obwohl diese Brücke nach Selfes Design nie gebaut wurde und erst 1924–32 nach Plänen der Firma Dorman Long in der heute bekannten Form entstand). Selfe entwarf Präzisionsmaschinen, Kühlgeräte, Hydraulik und Elektrik und Pläne für den Verkehr in der Stadt, sowie Brücken, Docks und Schiffe. Er engagierte sich in der Royal Society of New South Wales, der ; der und der . Als Präsident des , setzte er sich, oft auch kontrovers, für ein unabhängiges, praktischeres und weniger elitäres System der technischen Ausbildung ein. Dies sollte dem Bedarf der Industrialisierung viel besser gerecht werden. In einigen Bereichen wurden Selfes Leistungen erst nach seinem Tod gewürdigt. (de)
  • Norman Selfe fue un ingeniero, arquitecto naval, inventor, visionario urbano y polémico defensor de la educación técnica. Pero décadas antes de que se construyera el Harbour Bridge existente, Sydney estuvo cerca de construir un puente voladizo de acero diseñado por Selfe a través del puerto con su pie norte en McMahons Point. Como presidente de la Junta de Educación Técnica, Norman Selfe luchó apasionadamente por el establecimiento de un sistema independiente de educación técnica, para atender las necesidades de una sociedad en rápida industrialización. Ingenieros aprendicesNorman Selfe tenía 15 años cuando llegó con su familia al Semi-Circular Quay de Sydney en enero de 1855. Selfe fue aprendiz del maestro de hierro Peter Nicol Russell, en cuya firma se convirtió en dibujante en jefe incluso antes de terminar sus artículos de aprendizaje, permaneciendo allí hasta 1864. En 1859, cuando PN Russell & Co se expandió a un sitio en Barker Street cerca de la cabeza de Darling Harbour, el joven Norman elaboró planos para las nuevas obras y el muelle, y supervisó su construcción. En PN Russell & Co, realizó varias innovaciones en el diseño y la construcción de dragas para 'profundizar nuestros puertos y ríos', algo de crucial importancia para la industria de principios de Sydney En PN Russell & Co, realizó varias innovaciones en el diseño y la construcción de dragas para 'profundizar nuestros puertos y ríos', algo de crucial importancia para la industria de principios de Sydney. Más tarde recordó el éxito de Plutón, una de sus dragas compradas por el gobiern (es)
  • Norman Selfe (9 December 1839 – 15 October 1911) was an Australian engineer, naval architect, inventor, urban planner and outspoken advocate of technical education. After emigrating to Sydney with his family from England as a boy he became an apprentice engineer, following his father's trade. Selfe designed many bridges, docks, boats, and much precision machinery for the city. He also introduced new refrigeration, hydraulic, electrical and transport systems. For these achievements he received international acclaim during his lifetime. Decades before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built, the city came close to building a Selfe-designed steel cantilever bridge across the harbour after he won the second public competition for a bridge design. Selfe was honoured during his life by the name of the Sydney suburb of Normanhurst, where his grand house Gilligaloola is a local landmark. He was energetically involved in organisations such as the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts and the Australian Historical Society. As president of the Board of Technical Education, he fought consistently for the establishment of an independent system of technical education to serve the needs of a rapidly industrialising society. He was acknowledged upon his death as one of the best-known people in, and greatest individual influences upon, the city of Sydney. (en)
  • Norman Selfe, né le 9 décembre 1839 à Teddington et mort le 15 octobre 1911 à Sydney, est un ingénieur civil, architecte naval et inventeur australien. Après avoir immigré avec sa famille d'Angleterre lorsqu'il est jeune, il est devenu un apprenti mécanicien, le métier de son père. Selfe a commencé à concevoir de nombreux ponts, quais, bateaux et machines de précision, et à travailler pour développer les transports en commun à Sydney. Ces dernières réalisations lui offrirent une reconnaissance internationale. Des décennies avant que le Harbour Bridge de Sydney fut construit, la ville s'est rapprochée de lui pour la construction d'un pont à poutres en porte-à-faux qui ne verra cependant pas le jour. Selfe a reçu l'honneur de voir le nom de la banlieue de Sydney baptisé ; quartier où sa grande maison « Gilligaloola » est un point d'intérêt local. Il a été impliqué dans des organisations telles que la et la . (fr)
  • Norman Selfe (Teddington, 9 dicembre 1839 – Sydney, 15 ottobre 1911) è stato un ingegnere, architetto e inventore inglese. Fu inoltre un urbanista e un ferreo sostenitore dell'educazione tecnica. Da ragazzo emigrò dall'Inghilterra a Sydney con la sua famiglia. In Australia divenne un apprendista ingegnere, seguendo le orme di suo padre. Selfe disegnò molti ponti, banchine, barche e macchinari di precisione per la città. Introdusse inoltre nuovi sistemi di refrigerazione, idraulici, elettrici e di trasporto. Per questi risultati ha ricevuto diversi riconoscimenti internazionali. Dopo che Selfe vinse il secondo concorso pubblico per il progetto di un ponte e decenni prima che il Sydney Harbour Bridge fosse costruito, la città arrivò vicino alla costruzione di un ponte a sbalzo in acciaio progettato da Selfe che attraversava il porto. Selfe è stato onorato durante la sua vita dal nome del sobborgo di Sydney Normanhurst, dove la sua grande casa Gilligaloola è un punto di riferimento locale. Era energeticamente coinvolto in organizzazioni come la Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts e la Australian Historical Society. Come presidente del Board of Technical Education, combatté costantemente per l'istituzione di un sistema indipendente di istruzione tecnica per soddisfare le esigenze di una società che si stava rapidamente industrializzando. Fu riconosciuto alla sua morte come una delle persone più conosciute e influenti della città di Sydney. (it)
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  • It so happened that at the time of my visit to that cottage at the Quay that [Maybanke's] two clever brothers, Norman and Harry, had just completed the first "bike" ever made in Australia, known as a velocipede in those days, and these two young engineers were proudly just going "down the street" on their foot-worked machine, with the knowledge they were the first here to travel in such a contraption ... (en)
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  • Norman Selfe (* 9. Dezember 1839 in Teddington (England); † 15. Oktober 1911 in Sydney) war ein englisch-australischer Ingenieur, Schiffstechniker und Erfinder. Am bekanntesten ist er heutzutage als Namensgeber des Sydneyer Vororts Normanhurst, wo sein Wohnsitz Gilligaloola bis heute existiert, sowie als Gewinner eines Wettbewerbs aus dem Jahre 1903 für den Bau einer 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' (obwohl diese Brücke nach Selfes Design nie gebaut wurde und erst 1924–32 nach Plänen der Firma Dorman Long in der heute bekannten Form entstand). Selfe entwarf Präzisionsmaschinen, Kühlgeräte, Hydraulik und Elektrik und Pläne für den Verkehr in der Stadt, sowie Brücken, Docks und Schiffe. Er engagierte sich in der Royal Society of New South Wales, der ; der und der . Als Präsident des , setzte er sich (de)
  • Norman Selfe fue un ingeniero, arquitecto naval, inventor, visionario urbano y polémico defensor de la educación técnica. Pero décadas antes de que se construyera el Harbour Bridge existente, Sydney estuvo cerca de construir un puente voladizo de acero diseñado por Selfe a través del puerto con su pie norte en McMahons Point. Como presidente de la Junta de Educación Técnica, Norman Selfe luchó apasionadamente por el establecimiento de un sistema independiente de educación técnica, para atender las necesidades de una sociedad en rápida industrialización. (es)
  • Norman Selfe (9 December 1839 – 15 October 1911) was an Australian engineer, naval architect, inventor, urban planner and outspoken advocate of technical education. After emigrating to Sydney with his family from England as a boy he became an apprentice engineer, following his father's trade. Selfe designed many bridges, docks, boats, and much precision machinery for the city. He also introduced new refrigeration, hydraulic, electrical and transport systems. For these achievements he received international acclaim during his lifetime. Decades before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built, the city came close to building a Selfe-designed steel cantilever bridge across the harbour after he won the second public competition for a bridge design. (en)
  • Norman Selfe, né le 9 décembre 1839 à Teddington et mort le 15 octobre 1911 à Sydney, est un ingénieur civil, architecte naval et inventeur australien. Après avoir immigré avec sa famille d'Angleterre lorsqu'il est jeune, il est devenu un apprenti mécanicien, le métier de son père. Selfe a commencé à concevoir de nombreux ponts, quais, bateaux et machines de précision, et à travailler pour développer les transports en commun à Sydney. Ces dernières réalisations lui offrirent une reconnaissance internationale. Des décennies avant que le Harbour Bridge de Sydney fut construit, la ville s'est rapprochée de lui pour la construction d'un pont à poutres en porte-à-faux qui ne verra cependant pas le jour. (fr)
  • Norman Selfe (Teddington, 9 dicembre 1839 – Sydney, 15 ottobre 1911) è stato un ingegnere, architetto e inventore inglese. Fu inoltre un urbanista e un ferreo sostenitore dell'educazione tecnica. Da ragazzo emigrò dall'Inghilterra a Sydney con la sua famiglia. In Australia divenne un apprendista ingegnere, seguendo le orme di suo padre. Selfe disegnò molti ponti, banchine, barche e macchinari di precisione per la città. Introdusse inoltre nuovi sistemi di refrigerazione, idraulici, elettrici e di trasporto. Per questi risultati ha ricevuto diversi riconoscimenti internazionali. (it)
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