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Australian Telegram
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Overview
Cream coloured paper with black text print
Historical information
A telegram was a written message transmitted over a telegraph line, often using Morse code, and delivered to the recipient. It was a fast and reliable method of communication, especially over long distances, before the widespread use of telephones and the internet. Telegrams were used for both personal and business communications, including urgent messages, news, and official announcements.
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Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.210
Item type
Documents
Themes
Material
Paper
Inscriptions and markings
Commonwealth of Australia - Postmaster General's Department
This message is presented for transmission subject to the Post and Telegraph Act and Regulations.
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Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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