EXTENSION OF HOURS
AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND TELEPHONE CHANNEL The Postmaster-general (Mr F. Jones! announces that, following upon the reduction in July last year of the cost of radio-telephone conversations between Australia and New Zealand, the number of calls exchanged between the two countries increased by approximately 80 per cent. In view of the increased popularity of the service, arrangements have been made to extend the hours during which the service is available. Commencing on Monday, next, the 14th instant, the telephone channel between New Zealand and Australia will be open from. 11.30 a.m. until 9.30 p.m., Monday to Saturday inclusive. , It is anticipated that the new hours of service will be greatly appreciated by members of the business community.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 24
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