Summary
Computer mouse, manufactured by Microsoft, and used by operators in the Melbourne Maritime Radio Station. It was collected from the Melbourne Coastal Radio Station after it was closed in July 2002. In addition to communications equipment and documentation, items in general office use were collected in order to represent as far as possible the working environment at the time of closure.
Physical Description
Off-white, plastic mouse. Ball underneath, grey plastic cord with connector point at front. Mouse an "ergonomic", stylised kidney shape (front of mouse is flat) with a curve on left side to rest thumb on, two buttons on the top. Label underneath is partially obscured by the name "Nick" having been written on it in black marker.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Michael Greenwood, Aug 2002
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User
Melbourne Maritime Communication Service (Melbourne MCS), Telstra - Australian Maritime Communication Service (Australian MCS), 1225 Boneo Road, Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, circa 1993-2002
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
On upper surface of mouse: 'Microsoft' Label on underside of mouse: 'Serial Mouse / Microsoft Corporation - Made in Taiwan / Part No. 50674 Serial No. 05631502' Handwritten in ink, partly obscuring label on underside: 'Nick'
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Object Measurements
115 mm (Length), 65 mm (Width), 38 mm (Height)
Without cord.
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References
Melbourne MCS (Melbourne Maritime Coastal Service) accessed 13 March 2012 [Link 1]
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