telegram, April 1899

Historical information

This message concerned the P.S. Curlip's entry to the Snowy River Lakes Entrance. It was logged at 2:45 and received at 2:47.

Significance

This item is associated with the P.S. Curlip and the Richardson family, early Orbost pioneers.

Physical description

A white paper telegram with blue print and details hand-written in black ink. It has been sent fro Orbost to "Allen Richardson Marlo". The handwritten message is difficult to decipher.

Inscriptions & markings

"You may enter - engine driver Curlip within two miles outside Entrance Snowy River."

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