The Telegraph Act 1868[1] (31 & 32 Vict. c. 110) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It paved the way for the British state to take over telegraph companies and/or their operations.
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to enable Her Majesty's Postmaster General to acquire, work and maintain Electric Telegraphs. |
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| Citation | 31 & 32 Vict. c. 110 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 31 July 1868 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Statute Law Revision Act 1875 |
| Repealed by | |
Status: Partially repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Telegraph Act 1868 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
It has been effectively repealed (only section 1, providing the short title remains in force).
It was one of Post Office Acts 1837 to 1895.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- Terramedia UK media law - accessed 6 March 2009
- ^ a b This short title was conferred on this Act by section 1 of this Act.
- ^ The Short Titles Act 1896, section 2(1) and Schedule 2
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