Officer worker and machines

1960s

Officer worker and machines

1960s

An unidentified woman standing in front of a Powers-Samas data processing accounting machine. An older version of the machine is behind her. The office is possibly at the Sanitarium Health Food Company on Harewood Road.

Contributors note: "Christchurch 1960s. Several women shown working with various several different types of shop and office machines."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-BaNe-0006

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