Summary
Printer and base plate, part of the MurrayTelegraph Multiplex System. Printer roller carries blank telegram form.
Physical Description
Printer mounted on baseboard with multiple wire connections between printer and terminal box on baseboard. Metal frame of printer fitted with electric motor at on end. Sliding carriage on top of printer carries roller holding blank telegram form.
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Purchase
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Inscriptions
Brass plate on top of printer frame engraved: "55" Painted in white on top of electric motor: "29" Maker's plate on electric motor engraved: "D.C. Motor Model 26711 General Electric Co." plus motor technical details. Telegram printed: "COMMOMWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA POST MASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT TELEGRAM" plus administrative details.
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Part Dimensions
650 mm (Length), 450 mm (Width), 330 mm (Height)
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References
DONALD MURRAY, 5-UNIT TELEGRAPH CODE DEVELOPER. Accessed 12 July 2013. [Link 1]
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