BELLS, TELEPHONE EXTENSION
1937 - 1997The base is circular with two protruding ears on which is mounted hemispherical bells.
A clapper projects down from the operating mechanism housed on the circular body and protected by a white bowl type cover, which has text on it, relating to the donor.
Text written in black marker pen [PMG / EXTENSION bELL / INSTALLED 1937 AND / FUNCTIONED TILL 1997 / MAX STOCKER / ROLEYSTONE / DONATED / PETER STOCKER / 2000].
An extension bell made by the Post Master General's Department (P.M.G.) used at the Stocker residence by Max Stocker (Sen). Installed in 1937 and functional up to 1997.
The Post Master General's Department was created in 1901 to manage the mail and telecommunications services in the country. Later it would be split into Australian Telecommunications Commission (which in time would become Telstra) and Australian Postal Commission (trading as Australia Post).
Details
Details
Number [2780] molded in the back of the case
Used to alert residents of incoming telephone calls at a much louder volume than the original phone.
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