Telegram, 1862

Historical information

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.


Donald Clark Collection.


Physical description

Telegram sent from Sandy Creek Telegraph Office from George Turner to Mr Knight, Western market, Melbourne. Text reads 'Can you send me the fruit. I cant come down. Answer back'.

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