"DOT-DASH" CLASSES.
, i STARTED IN WELLINGTON. A "gallerv" for the instruction of voUths in telegraphy has btsen started at tno bid Drillshed in MogiiViiity Street, where 20 boys (mostly telegram messengers) arc receiving instruction in tho groundwork Df telegraphy, undor tho supervision, of Mr. Ouinlan. This is tho first instruction pillory which has been established 'in Wellington sinoo 1901, but ono : has been carried on for some years past at Oamnru, which is considered a town of ideal conditions for tho work. One,class has jUst beon "piit through" at Oatnhru, and another one. is about to bo 'commenced. Theso galleries, it is explained, aro not permanent establishments, but only exist to supply tho demand—they aro the feeders of the service. , . A primary knowledgo'of (eldgrflphy (by which is meant thn (akin# and, sending of mcssicts bii a Morse tUadhine) is not h very. difficult business. Thft lads art Itsuall'y given about thVeo.Months instruction. and ar6 thfi'n drafted off to smtill stations to acquire, experience in telegraphy undor eervlco conditions, and tus thev improve in their work they are promoted to more important stations. Thera hro at'prwant plenty of boys offering for seats in tha gallery '
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1680, 21 February 1913, Page 4
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194"DOT-DASH" CLASSES. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1680, 21 February 1913, Page 4
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