Summary
12 hole paper tape punch used with CSIRAC computer, probably used at program preparation area. The large inbuilt metal basket for paper tape sat at the front, closest to the user.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Frank Hirst - University of Melbourne (The), Mar 1965
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Designer
Mr Maston Beard, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1951
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Commissioned By
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1951-1955
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User
University of Melbourne (The), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1955-1964
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Classification
Computing & calculating, Digital computing, Paper tape equipment
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
1075 mm (Length), 465 mm (Width), 1100 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Computers, Computing, CSIRAC (Computer), Making History - CSIRAC
