Ice First Arrives in Sydney, Australia
What happened
On January 16, 1839, the first shipment of ice arrived in Sydney, Australia, after a four-month voyage from Boston. Of the 400 tons originally loaded, about 250 tons survived the journey, marking the beginning of Australia's ice trade.
Literary impact
The arrival of ice in Sydney was reported in colonial newspapers and later mentioned in Australian poets' reflections on the contrast between European comforts and the harsh antipodean climate.
Source: Dictionary of Sydney
