Three weeks ago we shared a fascinating farm find – a historic piece of agricultural machinery that sparked plenty of interest, conversations and memories. Then something wonderful happened. Mary from the Peterborough Print Shop reached out with these words: "You brought back a memory Julie." She kindly shared this incredible vintage advertisement featuring Hugh V. McKay's Australian "Suntyne" Combined Drill and Cultivator. As we explored it further, we uncovered even more of

As it’s National Volunteer Week, Adelaide Style Accommodation would like to recognise Mary and the wonderful volunteer team at the Peterborough Historical Printshop, around 250km north of Adelaide. Mary has lived in Peterborough for around 23 years, moving from Goolwa with her late husband Eldon, whose family connections to Peterborough stretched back to the 1870s. The town held a special place in his heart after spending much of his childhood there with his great grandparent

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

🖨️ Step back in time at the historic Peterborough Times Printing Office, built in 1887 and now lovingly operated as a working museum by the dedicated History Group. Set out exactly as it was throughout the 20th century until 2001, the print shop features original presses, inks, tools, paper stock, old templates and thousands of printed items. What was once layered with grease and grit has now been carefully cleaned, restored and preserved for future generations — a true lab