Delivery envelopes were marked in manuscript or handstamps to recorded the actions taken by a Telegraph Messenger. Examples of these markings are provided below.
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Handstamp in violet applied to delivery envelope AB-EO-6A.
The Office in Little Collins Street was closed when the messenger arrived to deliver the telegram and so the telegram was returned to the Despatch Clerk at the Telegraph Office. |
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Manuscript CARDED written on 30 August (year unknown) on delivery envelope AA-EO-18A. |
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Telephoned Telegram - perhaps the most common of all handstamps applied to delivery envelopes.
Is known in a variety of fonts, sizes and formats. |