Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to make further Provision for the Improvement of Telephonic Communication, and otherwise with respect to Telegraphs. |
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Citation | 62 & 63 Vict. c. 38 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 9 August 1899 |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Telegraph Act 1899 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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