59. Lighting the Furnace with Jerry Platt
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Craig Nealon interviews former iron-maker Jerry Platt about his experience lighting the No. 6 Blast Furnace and his ongoing interest in the steel industry.
In this episode, Craig Nealon (BlueScope Company Historian) speaks with former iron-maker Jerry Platt, who, in 1996, was recognised for his work with the honour of lighting Port Kembla's then-brand-new No. 6 Blast Furnace for the first time. Although retired, Jerry maintains a keen interest in the industry and now jointly runs a popular Facebook group, Iron & Steel in Australia, which includes numerous historical accounts and images. Sitting together for a conversation in Western Port, Vi...
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