ORDER XXII.—PERSONS EMPLOYED IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

Sub-order 4.—Other Workers in Transport and Communication

755.—Other Telegraph Operators

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baudotist (G.P.O.)

a telegraphist q.v. transmitting messages by means of baudot machine, whereby varying messages, conveyed by operator's fingers to a key board, are transmitted over wires to receiving office, where message is automatically transcribed in printed characters on revolving paper tape.

cable operator

as for telegraphist, in service of cable telegraph company, operating telegraph instruments by which messages (largely in code or in foreign languages) are transmitted and received by cable to or from distant countries; is often required to spend part of term of service at stations abroad.

counter clerk and telegraphist (Post Office)

is employed in London branch post offices to sell stamps, postal orders, etc., and to receive parcels, registered letters, telegrams, etc., to pay out pensions, etc., to transact business connected with the Post Office Savings Bank and telephone service, to issue licences, etc., and to operate telegraphic instruments for transmitting and receiving telegrams.

gellist (G.P.O.)

a telegraphist q.v. who perforates tape with message by means of a key board, and passes perforated tape through machine ("gell" machine) whereby message is transmitted over wire to receiving office.

news distributor

a telegraphist q.v. in Central Telegraph Office engaged on duty involving correct distribution of press messages received for transmission.

probationary telegraphist

a telegraphist q.v. during probationary period of appointment; works under experienced telegraphist while duties are being learned.

relay clerk

obsolete term, see repeater officer.

repeater officer ; relay clerk

in charge of telegraph repeater instrument at relay station; watches correct functioning, makes necessary adjustments and renders periodic reports.

sorting clerk and telegraphist (Post Office)

is employed in provincial post offices as sorter (753) q.v. and/or telegraphist q.v., and/or counter clerk q.v.

telegraph clerk

unofficial term, may be telegraphist or counter clerk and telegraphist in London, or sorting clerk and telegraphist q.v. in provinces.

telegraphist (Post Office)

is employed in the Central Telegraph Office, London, to operate instruments for transmitting telegrams and cablegrams; sometimes designated according to the type of apparatus used, e.g. baudotist, gellist q.v., in branch post offices, telegraphic duty is performed by counter clerk and telegraphist q.v.

telegraph operator

operates telegraphic instruments for transmitting and receiving telegrams and cablegrams.

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From: A Dictionary of Occupational Terms Based on the Classification of Occupations used in the Census of Population, 1921,
Ministry of Labour, 1927. Digitised by Peter Christian, August, 2016.   This text is in the Public Domain.