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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 |
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| Repealed by |
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Status: Amended | |
| Text of the Telegraph Act 1868 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Telegraph Act 1868 (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.
It has been effectively repealed (only s.1, providing the short title remains in force).
It was one of Post Office Acts 1837 to 1895.[2]
