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Started by Dave Hughes, November 11, 2024, 09:47:51 AM

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Dave Hughes

Here's an interesting article from ABC News in Australia.

This gold rush era printing works in Chiltern, north-east Victoria, established in 1859, is now owned by the National Trust of Australia.

It contains a working Linotype machine and a Wharfedale press among other items.



You can read the full article here:
Historic linotype machine at Chiltern gives insight into print media history


https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/video/02/3n/Z/sq.mp4

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