Official opening of SILLIAC computer at the University of Sydney Department of Physics
Official opening of SILLIAC computer at the University of Sydney Department of Physics
Official opening of SILLIAC computer at the University of Sydney Department of Physics
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12 Sep 1956
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Australian Photographic Agency - 02174
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Photographs - 10 x 12 cm. - 1 photonegative
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Copyright status : Taken by Australian Photographic Agency for account: News 2518/56. Reproduction for purposes other than private study or research will require permission.
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Official opening of SILLIAC computer at the University of Sydney Department of Physics
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Digital order no:d7_02174
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"Weird and wonderful Sydney" caption: "Sir John Northcott, Administrator of the Commonwealth, throws the switch on a locally built computer, SILLIAC, at the University of Sydney. Anxiously looking over his shoulder is Professor Harry Messel, worried about the 2,800 valves, 21 kms. of wiring and 54,000 connections. Believe it or not, it was funded b...
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Australian Photographic Agency - 02174
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93QpyN71
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