Ink duplicators, also known as mimeograph machines, were widely used in the late 19th to mid-20th century for producing multiple copies of documents. They were commonly used in schools, offices, and small businesses before the advent of photocopiers. The process involved creating a stencil, which was then placed on an inked drum or roller. As the drum rotated, the ink was pressed through the stencil onto paper, allowing for mass reproduction of handwritten or typed documents. These machines were an essential tool for low-cost printing before modern printing technology became widespread. This particular ink duplicator is stored in a wooden case, suggesting it might be a portable model used in fieldwork, education, or administration. Given its worn condition, it has likely seen extensive use over time. Original Shire of Arapiles Ink Duplicator brought to Mail Times by Mrs LAURNECE of Woore-YallockThe item is a vintage ink duplicator, housed in a wooden storage box with metal clasps. The box is rectangular and appears to be made of solid hardwood, possibly beech or oak. The exterior shows signs of wear, with visible scuff marks, scratches, and discoloration, indicating prolonged use and age.ink duplicator, photocopier, newspaper, printing, commercial equipment

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive drawings for him. This set of drawings of the extensive Philadelphia streetcar system would have taken many hours to prepare, before the days of colour photocopiers. Parts of the system remain in use.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Set of 6 ruled foolscap sheets with a drawing or plan of the Philadelphia Streetcar routes and a type note on plain paper. letters, wal jack, tramways, drawings, streetcars, philadelphia, alwyn marshall

This photograph was taken on the first 'Australia Day', held 30 July 1915. Across Australia, this day was set aside for a nation-wide fundraising effort for the Patriotic Relief Fund, raising money to assist wounded soldiers returning to Australia during WWI. Other days had been set aside to raise funds for specific nations, e.g. 'Belgian Day' had been held earlier in 1915.. In Linton Australia Day 1915 was celebrated with a jumble sale, raffles, and collection of donations. There was also a stall near the Shire Offices, attended by a group of girls dressed as Red Cross nurses, which sold flowers, postcards, toys etc. People identified in photograph: Standing slightly behind the group - Mr Smith (Alf J. Smith, Grenville Shire Secretary). L-R, standing: Kathleen Nicol, Violet Smith, Jean Gascoigne, Elva Ball, Miss Barry, Millie Todd, Effie Gascoigne, Stella Todd, unnamed. L-R, seated - Stella Ralf (spelled Ralph), Rita Morgan, three girls in centre are unnamed, Daisy Smith. The girls were pupils of the Misses Barry, who were assisted in costuming the girls by Mrs A. J. Smith. The stall raised eight pounds for the Patriotic Relief Fund. See article from the 'Grenville Standard', Saturday August 7, 1915, p.1. A copy of this article is in the "Australia Day 1915" file, kept with "Linton" files in the drawer underneath the photocopier in Room-01.Black and white photograph showing school girls dressed as Red Cross nurses. Older lady in middle of back row (Miss Barry) and three gentlemen wearing suits and hats at left hand side of photograph.kathleen nicol, mr smith, violet smith, daisy smith, jean gascoigne, effie gascoigne, elva ball, miss barry, millie todd, stella todd, stella ralf (ralph), rita morgan, world war 1914-1918, australia day 1915, red cross, nurses, patriotic relief fund, fundraising