Early Buildings 190

JAMES EAEBIE AND CO. 1906
https://www.jameshardie.com.au/company-history

James Hardie and Co. are making a specially of their fibro-cement slates and sheets.

A house built of this material is thoroughly fire-proof, cool in summer, and comfortable in winter.

The Spencer-street railway station has been lined outside with it.

The Melbourne University has some rooms finished with fiihro-cement; the sanatoria at Broadmeadows and at Mitcham are built with it.

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