Note 83 — Chapter VII · The House of Commons Is Responsible for the Financial Failure of the State Telegraphs

Report from the Select Committee on Post Office (Telegraph Department), 1876; q. 2,712, 2,713 and 3,734.

Average operating expenses per telegram:

Cents

At office where handed in2

For receipt at transmitting office3

For forwarding from transmitting office3

For receipt at delivery office3

For delivery to addressee2

Stationery forms used1

Rent of offices, way-leaves, and maintenance

of wires and instruments2 to 4

16 to 18