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 / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from WIlliam M. Davis to Mr R.W. Nutt, 40 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Text reads 'Just received letter dated 6th inst. Send answers on Monday'.

* 'inst.' means of current month.

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