Historical information

Halda typewriter made in Sweden, 1914. Introduced in Sweden by Halda Fickurfabriks in 1896. Originally owed and used by the Ferry Aviation company until the late 1960s. A plaque 'Sydney Pincombe Pty Ltd Sole Australian Agents'. They were Sydney based agents for typewriters. Founded by Sydney Pincombe c.1909. The company continued until 1981.

Significance

Forms part of the "Office Equipment Collection" which shows the progress of equipment used to assist in office work.

Physical description

Green, metal, Manual Halda typewriter. With an extended platten for typing large documents.

Inscriptions & markings

Halda - Made in Sweden
Sydney Pincombe Pty Ltd - Sale Australian Agents