BRINGER OF BAD NEWS?
NOT THE TEIjEGBAM There is a widespread public impression that telegrams are mainly used for the conveyance of had'news. New Zealand telegraph officers of long service know that, the messages of this description comprise only a, tiny fractional part of the total traffic, and their view is amply corroborated by tlie results of a recent confidential census taken by the British Post, Office. Less than 2 per cent, of all telegrams are found to convoy bad news. They are outnumbered more than two to one by the telegrams which convey messages of congratulation. ... 'Bad-news messages are an insignificant part in the great bulk of telegrams, an important part in Britain. 43 per rent . dealing with appointments and social engagements, while general business originates 49 per edit. In Scotland, the telegram census has revealed a greater seriousness of mind, the general business lob-crams account for 58 per cent, of the traffic, and telegrams dealing with appointments and social engagements on per rent. ______
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18756, 12 July 1935, Page 13
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165BRINGER OF BAD NEWS? Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18756, 12 July 1935, Page 13
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