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No 133 : July 14, 1965

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Antique Typewriters

A display of antique typewriters, assembled from throughout the country, was recently exhibited at the Gisborne branch of Armstrong and Springhall Ltd.

The display contained 16 different models, the oldest being made in 1892.

The designs of some of the machines were very unusual, while others bore remarkable resemblances to present-day models in their mechanical workings.

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Mr W. L. Williams, manager of the shop, lifts the paper carriage of a rare 1896 Caligraph machine, contrasting sharply with a modern Imperial in front.

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An unusual model was this 1894 Lambert slow-writing machine

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This 1904 German Mignon machine was operated by placing the needle selector on the required letter and pushing a button.

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Modern typist Shirley Davidson operates an 1894 Oliver, the first downstroke machine made.

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Mr Williams demonstrates a machine to a visitor

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