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PMG Pyramid Telephone with Box

Subcollections
Telephones
Overview

Two telephones and one box -

Item 1: Black bakelite telephone with a fabric (cloth) covered cord attached to a wooden box with a lid, inside is wiring

Item 2: Black bakelite telephone with a fabric (cloth) covered cord

Historical information

In Australia, the Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) operated from 1901 to 1975 before becoming Telecom Australia.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.147
Item type
Domestic Objects
Office Equipment
Themes
Communication
Technology
Material
Bakelite
Cord (Fiber Product)
Wire
Inscriptions and markings

Item 1:
On lid of wooden box are the gold stencilled initials "PMG. 143227". On inside of lid is a paper diagram with black text "BLME Co Ltd"

Item 2&3:
On face of both telephones -
"To call, turn handle, lift telephone and listen"
"To answer, lift telephone and speak"
"When finished, replace telephone & turn handle"

Contextual information

Pyramid Telephone - PMG AWA-35 No.162 MAG
Wooden Cased Magneto

Keywords
Telephone
Post Master General
Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 3 June, 2026
Completeness
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