Episode 2 of 2
First Direct Message from London
- When
- 22 October 1872
- Where
- Adelaide
The first message sent directly from London to Adelaide occurred on 22 October 1872.
On 22 October 1872, the first message was sent directly from London to Adelaide. This followed the completion of the overland line in August 1872, which had allowed fast communication between Australia and the rest of the world.
Sources
- Australian Overland Telegraph Line Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
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