Telegram, circa 1872

Historical information

A large lot of papers, including this and 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 & Post Office. From Robert Whiteside to Mr Jailason (?) at Castlemaine Mechanics Institute. Message reads 'Don't fail in sending amount of Bill today pushed'.

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