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BEECHWORTH’S TELEGRAPH
By: Leo Nette
Gold was found in 1852 starting a “Rush” bringing Thousands from around the world. They came to get rich. 14,000 golden ounces were transported to Melbourne each fortnight.
A year later, Beechworth was a town with an instant population, commercial shops and 60 hotels turning into Australia’s Wild West. Outlaws, claim jumpers, water rights disputes, racial altercations. A Town with little Law.
This book is a fascinating read about the long-awaited arrival of the Electric Telegraph Championed by Samuel Morse.
“A brilliant summation of the morse code telegraph and Beechworth”
—Tim Fischer, Ac.
“A first quantum leap in communications”
—Ty. Morse, (a descendant)
“Beechworth – the busiest morse code telegraph station in the world”
—Morsecodian
About The Author
Leo Nette is a historian, researcher, and former telecommunications professional with a lifelong passion for Morse code and telegraphic communication. Drawing upon years of research and firsthand expe…
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Before smartphones, email, and instant messaging, a revolutionary technology transformed Australia forever. Discover the remarkable story of Beechworth’s Telegraph Station and the pioneering men whose skill, dedication, and innovation helped connect a young nation through Morse code.
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ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9798369487426
ISBN 13 (HARD): 9798369487419
ISBN 13 (eBook): 9798369487402
