Wanted: You
In the world of social media, everyone’s a publisher. But back in the 1850s? Printing was a rare skill, and it took real elbow grease.
Watch as our printer works their magic, letter by letter, on equipment straight out of the nineteenth century.
Want to feel like a real outlaw? Take home your very own WANTED poster with your name on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the printing demonstration?
You'll watch a printer at work, printing letter by letter on nineteenth-century equipment.
Can I get a WANTED poster with my name on it at Sovereign Hill?
Yes. At the printing demonstration, you can take home your own wnated poster with your name on it.
What time is the printing demonstration?
Printing demonstrations run throughout the day at the Ballarat Times Office (map no. 26).
Where is the printing demonstration at Sovereign Hill?
The printing demonstration is at the Ballarat Times Office, map no. 26.
Was printing a common skill in the 1850s?
No. In the 1850s, printing was a rare skill that took a lot of hard work.
Is the printing demonstration included in my Sovereign Hill ticket?
Yes. The printing demonstration is included in your Sovereign Hill ticket.
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