Exploring the Penrith Museum of Printing

This blog post examines the Penrith Museum of Printing, part of History Week 2018 in New South Wales, which showcases operational printing presses from 1860 to 1970. Visitors learn about traditional printing techniques through live demonstrations. Established in 2001, the museum highlights the evolution of local newspapers and the significant role of printers and compositors.

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Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.17613/bdydd-3af77
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Australian History and Society
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Exploring the Penrith Museum of Printing

Ian Willis
Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
Australian History and Society
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Exploring the Penrith Museum of Printing

Ian Willis
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This blog post examines the Penrith Museum of Printing, part of History Week 2018 in New South Wales, which showcases operational printing presses from 1860 to 1970. Visitors learn about traditional printing techniques through live demonstrations. Established in 2001, the museum highlights the evolution of local newspapers and the significant role of printers and compositors.

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