• EMERGENCY CALLS — SEE FIRST PAGE. NOT FOR SALE. Read Pages 1 to 10. Commonwealth of Rurtratia. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PERTH APRIL, 1926. (Next Issue October, 1926) grefLUVA.k..,da.4M..40AkAMJF,..AUTZ.hkik. United Typewriter Supplies Company Limited. For Typewriters, new or secondhand - - Ring A3255 For Repairs to any make of Typewriter - - Ring A3255 For CarbJns, Ribbons, or any Office Stationery Ring A3255 We are Agents for LLIonarch. Yost, and Remington Portable Typewriters, and our TERMS are EA.SY E. W. STURM Manager. Our only address is: National Mutual Bldgs., 81 St. George's Terrace, Perth ,Liirral A7LTA Aaj7777ir P.O. Box 323, Phone A2728 The Country F blicity Coy. 6 BROWN'S BUILDINGS, MURRAY ST., PERTH. SCREEN ADVERTISING THROUGHOUT THE STATE (City, Suburbs and Country). ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS FOR THIS OFFICIAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. 2 List of Additions and Alterations since Main List was forwarded to the Printer for Publication. ADDITIONS. A4954 Baker F G, Consulting Auto Engineer, 11 Warwick House A2230 Horwood, Bagshaw Ltd (P H Veal, Manager), 36 King sl F 511 Baker J & L, Chain Butchery, Perth-Ftle rd, Cottesloe A4693 Kruger C S, 42 Ventnor avenue A2350 Banfield C T, 27 Leonard st, Victoria Park A4402 Lancaster M, Mrs, 971 Wellington st, West Perth A4274 Barnett S, Building Contractor, 82 Monmouth st M 30 Lesque Motor Co, James st A4303 Barrow J H, Braeside rd, Mt Lawley A2442 Lynas V T, res, 88 1st avenue, Inglewood A2350 Bateman Ltd, J & W (C T. Banfield, res) A1481 Malloch Bros. Factory (Works Manager, res) A6587 Bennett A R, Mrs, Grocer, 26 Brisbane st B1231 McIlwraith, McEacharn's Line Propy Ltd A5959 Berryman W J, 14 Clive rd, Mt Lawley A5594 Metro-Goldwyn Films, Economic Chrs A5078 Brainley F, Dressmaker, 989 Hay st West A4578 Miller N, Electrician, 1250 Hay st West F 799 British Imperial Oil Co Ltd (Engineer's res) A4448 Mulvale M A, 24 Cowie st, West Perth A5263 Clarksons Ltd (W H Sinclair, res) F1021 Nunn G M, Licensed Surveyor, 28 Victoria av, Claremont A2325 Colclough A G, 166 Subiaco rd M 78 O'Brien & Jackson, Motor Garage A4051 Cornyns C E, Grocer, 317 William st U 235 Page A, Coote st, Como A2753 Curtis & Wainwright, Builders, Washington st, Vic Park F 261 Pascal T V, 97 Shenton rd, Swanbourne U 202 Duncan M, Mrs, 44 Rosebury avenue B1230 Peake C L, Plumber, 13 Bannister st A4387 East Perth Picture Theatre, Stirling st F 617 Peat Q, Miss, Deane st, Cottesloe A4578 Electrician, Miller N, 1250 Hay st West M 226 Perry W, West rd, Bassendean A4092 Emu Char-a-bane Service, 137 Derby rd, West Subiaco A3874 Petersen C H G, res, 77 Wasley st, North Perth A3888 Florists (Wilson & Johns), 64 Barrack st M 266 Railway Locomotive Inspector (J T Blackmore, res) A4758 Franklin's Committee Rooms, 315 Hay st A4777 Sadlier & Kyle, Insurance Adjusters, Royal Bank Chnibre F 374 Furniss' Cycle Works, Perth-1;11e rd, Cottesloe Beach A4228 Scott, Miss E, Private Hospital A6478 General Motors Export Co, Warwick House A4327 Silbert 0 (Manufacturers' Agt), 5 Queen's Chbrs„ Wm sl A2362 Halliday H S, 60 Farmer st, North Perth A4777 Stirling & Co Ltd, Royal Bank Chbrs, St. Geo ter F 799 Hansen L B, 8 Saladin st, Swanbourne A4878 Smith Dyke Motors, Metropole Lane, Hay st A4527 Hill H E, Solicitor, Howard st A5037 Taylor James C, Dentist, 775 Albany rd M 285 Hill H E, Mrs, Meadow st A4896 Wembley Service Station, 711 Wellington st ALTERATIONS. F1015 Bowen Mrs W J, 51 Claremont avenue A1854 Locke C & H, Furniture Warehouse, 786 Hay st A4026 Carter Charlie Ltd, Grocers, 111 Barrack st A4299 McNess H F, 31 Woodroyd st, Mt Lawley A2504 Carter James, 57 St George's ter A5835 Mills A H, Manufacturers' Agent, 13-14 Bon Marche Bldgi A5904 Garvey N H, Pram Factory, 352 Wellington at A2942 Peter & Moir, Plumbers, 470 William st A3359 Hazel Edwd, Grain & Prod Autnr, Brkr & Agt, T & G Chrs F 635 Rosman E H, Bernard st, Claremont 3 HAVE YOUR NAME SHOWN IN BLOCK CAPITALS—SEE PAGE 9. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PERTH TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SYSTEM Telephone Manager, General Post Office, Forrest Place, Perth. INDEX. Page. Page. Advertisements 10 Information 10 Ambulances ... 1 Inspection of Telephones 10 Attachments to Telephones 10 insurance Against Fire, etc. 10 Automatic Telephones, Operation of 4 Overcharges, Prevention of 6 Calls, How to Make 5 Payment of Rentals, etc. ... 8 Calls, How to Answer 6 Police ... 1 Cancellation of Services ... 9 Private Branch Exchange Telephonists 7 Complaints and Correspondence 10 Pronunciation of Numbers 5 Control Keys... •• 10 Rates ... 7 Directories—Entries, etc. ... 9 Removals of Services 9 Efficient Service, Promotion of 10 Subscribers Leaving Town 9 Emergency Calls (Fire etc.) 1 Telegrams, Telephoning of 7 Exchanges, Country, List of 87 Telephone Numbers 9 Fire Brigades 1 Telephone Service—How to Use ... 5 General Rules 5 Temporary Services 10 Government Departments .. ••• 11 Time Signals ... 8 Hospitols ••• ••• 47 Trunk Line Calls ... 8 IMPORTANT. AUTOMATIC EXCHANGES.—See page 4 for instructions showing how to operate Automatic Telephones. OUT-OF-DATE DIRECTORIES.—Be sure you obtain an up-to-date copy of the directory. Out-of-date copies should be discarded. 4 To call Trunk Lines, ring A01. DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATING AUTOMATIC TELEPHONES. TO CALL A SUBSCRIBER CONNECTED TO AN AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE (i.) Ascertain the correct number. already engaged) and the bell on that line will (ii.) Remove the receiver from the hook. ring at intervals. If the line is engaged a loud "buzz" signal will be heard, and if all the (iii.) How to dial.—Assuming the number is A 1234, apparatus to a group of numbers is in use or place the first finger in the hole over the letter all junction lines to an Exchange are engaged, "A" and pull the dial to the right until the a succession of "clicks" will be heard. In finger strikes the finger post. Remove the these eases hang up the receiver and call again finger smartly and allow the dial to return to a little later. If you are connected to a wrong rest. Proceed, in the same way, with the number, or are cut off during conversation, figures 1-2-3-4, in the order they appear in the advise the Exchange by ringing "Informa• number. When this has been done your line is tion" (see below), so that the call will not be connected with A 1234 (unless the number is charged for. TO CALL A SUBSCRIBER CONNECTED TO A MANUAL EXCHANGE (i.) Dial the letter denoting the required Exchange as shown hereunder:— Exchange- Call Letter Exchange- Call Letter Cannington Maddington Cottesloe Midland Junction L Fremantle B South Perth .. U Guildford M To call subscribers connected to Maddington Exchange, dial the letter "W" and ask for subscriber required. (ii.) The telephonist at the called Exchange will re- (iv.) If you are connected to a wrong number or are ply, "Number please." cut off during conversation, advise the tele- phonist, so that the call will not be charged (iii.) Give the telephonist the number required, e.g., against you. "Guildford 76," and she will connect you to that number. INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS If you desire information or wish to make a complaint These calls are free. or to report a difficulty in the service, call A 09. CAUTIONS Remove the receiver from the hook before operating Do not force the dial back. Remove your finger and the dial. allow the dial to return to normal. Do not "jiggle" the hook when lifting the receiver. Always wait a reasonable time for an answer. Hang up the receiver for a few seconds before making Do not omit the call letter when dialling the number a second call. required. You can test your instrument and line with reasonable Do not move the hook or dial when talking, as this certainty by calling your own number. If the will disconnect the circuit. line is in order you will hear the engaged "buzz." If, in making a call from an automatic telephone, you If disconnected, replace the receiver on the hook and make any wrong movements of the dial or hook, wait for the caller to ring again. hold down the hook for a few seconds and then Hang up the receiver LARGE END DOWN. While dial again. your receiver is off the hook you cannot be called. 5 HOW TO USE THE TELEPHONE SERVICE. There are three parties to a telephone call:— YOURSELF THE EXCHANGE THE DISTANT SUBSCRIBER A successful telephone call is the result of the co-operation of these three, and cannot be obtained without that co-operation. It is not enough for the Exchange alone to do its work correctly. All three parties must work in harmony. For these reasons your attention to the following suggestions is earnestly invited. GENERAL RULES Make sure of the correct number before calling. Other- times. Neglect to do so may result in serious in- wise confusion and delay are likely to occur. convenience both to yourself and to the Exchange. Speak clearly and directly into the transmitter. The Do not replace the receiver when it is necessary to lips should be close to the mouthpiece—almost leave the telephone before the conversation is fin- touching it. If you speak clearly it is rarely ished or you may be disconnected. necessary to speak loudly. If you are disconnected after being called hang up the Answer promptly when called and announce your name receiver so that the caller may ring again. Other- or number. Promptitude is essential, because you wise you both may obtain the engaged signal.