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Feb 23, 2026 27 min

Short – Australia's First Typewriter

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A century and a half ago, the age of the typewriter dawned in Australia. Who was the first to import these new American gizmos? Would they cause the extinction of handwriting? Would typewriters increase efficiency or simply empower people to churn out rubbish? How many parallels are there to the modern push for AI? To read Robert Messenger’s typewriter histories, check out: https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/ It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links: Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Want more original Australian history? Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Australia’s Sweetheart: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Email: [email protected]

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