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DSC0689 A sculpture commemorates the centenary of the laying of the overseas cable to Java in 1871. Completion of the overseas Telegraph line between Adelaide and Darwin in 1872. And the first message between London and Adelaide in 1872. Darwin, Northern Territory Australia. Keywords: sculpture, cables, overseas cable, 1871, overseas Telegraph line, Adelaide, Darwin, 1872, message, London, Northern Territory Australia, telecommications.
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Photographer: Richard Sowersby
Collection: travel
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DSC0689
Upload Date: 2009-05-06 02:01:26
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A sculpture commemorates the centenary of the laying of the

overseas cable to Java in 1871.
Completion of the overseas Telegraph line between Adelaide and Darwin in 1872.
And the first message between London and Adelaide in 1872.
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia.
Keywords: sculpture, cables, overseas cable, 1871, overseas Telegraph line, Adelaide, Darwin, 1872, message, London, Northern Territory Australia, telecommications.