Advice not to apply dictation test for SS Clan Ranald crew members

An urgent telegram written to Customs regarding dictation tests.

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[Stamped in purple ink:] C. & E., S.A. [Customs and Excise, South Australia]

09/687

[Pink form with the letterhead ‘COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.’, ‘Postmaster-General’s Department, South Australia.’, ‘URGENT TELEGRAM’.]

No. 54

No. of Words [Handwritten response:] 12

Check [Handwritten response:] 1/-

Remarks [Handwritten response:] Rule 12

By [illegible handwritten initials]

Telegram from [Handwritten response] Public Office Melbne [Melbourne] [end handwritten] Station,

addressed to [Handwritten response] Customs

OFFICE DATE STAMP

[Stamped in black ink: ‘PORT ADELAIDE S.A.’, ‘FE [February] 2 09’.]

No occasion test surviving members crew Clan Ranald.

Time Lodged [Handwritten response] 1257

Time Received [Handwritten response] 1246p

(Signed) [Handwritten signature:] Atlee Hunt

Address [blank space.]

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