The Postmaster-General (Mr. Spence) yesterday submitted in the House of Representatives the proposed new telephone charges, which, he stated, had been agreed ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 31 Aug 1915, Page 6
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