Summary
This clam shell type platen printing press was manufactured by Johne Monopol but the date of manufacture is unknown. The machine was used by the Government Printing Office and there is a record of a similar press purchased by them in 1937. It was a heavy duty press used for scoring and die-cutting. The letterpess machine was manufactured in Germany and is powered by an electric motor.
Physical Description
Metal standing mechanism with large flywheel and electric motor.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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User
Victorian Government Printing Office, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1989
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Manufacturer
Johne Monopol, Germany, 1930-1937
The machine was purchased by the VGPO in 1937 and the dates are an estimate. -
Inscriptions
Label on safety guard: Monopol Label on rocker: Johne McColl Electric Motor/1 HP. No. GG 958/Hand painted in white is the VGPO number 201 Hand painted on machine is the No. 36, which is the VGPO ID.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1200 mm (Length), 1150 mm (Width), 1450 mm (Height)
The machine
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Other Dimensions
60 cm (Length), 45 cm (Width)
Bed of printing press.
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Other Dimensions
60 cm (Length), 45 cm (Width)
Plate dimensions.
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Other Dimensions
66 cm (Length), 6 cm (Width)
Dimensions of each of four rollers
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References
Sources used by Peter Marsh (10 July 2007) for this record: VPRS 9957/P1, Unit 56, Item 87/103/1
