VC-TO-2

Victoria - Colonial period: 1854-1900.
Transmission form: VC-TO-2.

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General characteristics:

Heading and notes:	No form number. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, VICTORIA in straight line under the crest.
Message area:	Blank.
Reverse side:	Regulations and Conditions (14 listed - see below).
Colours (text & form):	Red on dull blue paper.
Size of form overall:	173 × 212 mm.

Distinctive characteristics of this form:

Date printed with 186_.

VC-TO-2

VC-TO-2.

Message from Mount Martha to Melbourne (?).
26 December 1862.

Earliest recorded used Victorian transmission form.

Details of use and rarity.

Form sub-number	Schedule number	Earliest recorded date	Rarity rating
TO-2	None	26 December 1862 at Mount Martha.	RRRR