Telegram envelopes by Australian Post Office
Object No. 98/2/78-11
Telegram envelopes (16), various types, paper / ink / plastic, Australia Post / Postmaster Generals Department, Australia, 1883-1987
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Summary
Physical Description
Envelopes (16), Urgent telegrams, paper, Postmaster-General's Department, Australia, ND Various examples of telegram envelopes used within the Postmaster-General's Department.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Refer to B Hancock "NSW telegram forms & envelopes..." (2 vols).
HISTORY
Notes
The telegraphs were originally a separate department in NSW and became part of the post office in 1893.After federation the use of telegrams increased until it peaked in the 1940s. The last telegram was transmitted in Australia in 1983. Social telegrams were encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed. A special form and envelope in purple was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
15 January 1998
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