Summary
12 hole paper tape reader used in the off-line program preparation area of the CSIRAC computer.
Positioned on right hand side of desk, opposite to where the console reader is positioned.
Small metal tray is at the back end of the reader.
The large inbuilt metal basket for paper tape sits at the front of the reader, facing the user, opposite to the position of the reader at the console.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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, early 1950s
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Commissioned By
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1955-1964
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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
1220 mm (Length), 460 mm (Width), 1035 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Computers, Computing, CSIRAC (Computer), Making History - CSIRAC
