13. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH STATION
11 Cox Street

OldTelegraph

 

 

 

This building dates from ca 1858, and was originally the first electric telegraph station at Port Fairy. The first operator was James Lynar who became the Post Master when the telegraph was incorporated into the new Post Office in 1865.

 

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