Third Australian Computer Conference Canberra 1966
A historical overview traces early counting tools to modern digital computers. It notes Abacus origins in China, Napier bones, Pascal and Leibniz machines, Babbage difference engine, punched cards, and the shift from lab tools to business-ready electronic computers post World War II, highlighting CSIRO’s early Australian contribution and the 1958 Meranti milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal
France
Amd. AL
Leibniz
Charles Babbage
Fea
Austrain
CSIRO
Malpoine
Meransi
United States
Austin
Canberra Computer Centre and Hobart Office Launch Integrated Services
The Canberra computer centre in Manuka, run by John Abbott, provides an integrated service for Cusack and Gregory Cunnek firms with payroll, accounting, stock and order recording. A Hobart department plans first purchase of a department computerisation system. few machines are slated for upgrade, including NICOL programming language and a new cassette magnetic tape system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Manuko
Greanrys
John Abbott
Zambia
Cusack
Gregoryx
Thanet Agalong
Gregory Cunnek
Kenneth Rishon
Han Mhoui
Canterra
A. Abbatt
Inghie Pew
Nicol
NCR 420 optical reader showcased at Canberra Exhibition
A Canberra Computer Exhibition display features the NCR 420 optical reader capable of processing printed tapes from adding machines and cash registers. NCR claims direct data entry from printed data without converting to machine language, aided by a special font and optical scanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCR
Canberra
Tees
Iycco
Wack
RA Symons
Sicily
Van
NCR Datarprovesig Centre
Electronic
Hz Optical Reader
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Datel Service
Post Office
Hines
Chine
Centuy
John Napier
Napiers
Blaise
Babbage
Ruter
Hermann Hallerimhy
Cena
Smany
Imelin Tor
Dtu Uni
Inii
Techninic
Rawis
Britwin
Palette
Ile Sanddards
James E. Thornton
Control Data_ Corporation
USA
Australia
Isi Ar
Organisaston
The
American Standards Association
Uyts
Control Data
Kilda Road
Melbourne
Pacific Highway
North Sydnay
AMP
Hobart Place
la F
Frank Rafis
Albert Hall
Ee Ngr
Steaal
Sydney
N.C.R. House
Badham St
Dickson
Leto of
Otthad Dana
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