Historical information

The letterpress was used to produce print jobs for the "Myrtleford Times" until its closure in 1984.

Significance

The equipment represents previous technologies in the print industry and reflects the impact of the transition through newspaper consolidations, which impact upon small circulation country newspapers.

Physical description

An upright Electric Letterpress used in the newspaper industry until the 1980s, painted black with several key moving parts.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription in metal facing: "VICBOLD"