This is the Fawkner printing press, dating from the 18th century, on which the first print edition of the Melbourne Advertiser, Melbourne's first newspaper, was printed in 1838. The wooden press is not complete, as only its central structure and carriage have survived.
Credits | Reproduced courtesy of Museum Victoria |
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Creator | Jon Augier, photographer |
Identifiers | Museum Victoria image number MN 14295 Museum Victoria object registration number ST 026747 TLF resource R6379 |
Source | Museum Victoria, http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/ |