Historical information

This key punch machine was used at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (now Federation University).

ICL was formed in 1968, establishing a presence in India in its earliest days through a partly owned subsidiary International Computers India manufacturing (ICIM). ICIM took on manufacturing of ICL-designed equipment, generally for overseas markets. ICIM subsequently became a joint operation with Fujitsu, establishing links to Japan. The company is now Zensar.

Physical description

Grey, black and silver metal object used to make computer punch cards

Inscriptions & markings

Machine Number 1/8/42917