NRS-1009 | Telegraphic cipher codes

a) The Telegraph Code by G. Ager. 3rd Edition. London 1880. Compiled from the languages sanctioned at the London Telegraph Convention, 1879. The volume is arranged alphabetically by the code word and translates it back into normal English. eg. Basthut: War is imminent between - and - b) NSW Government Telegraph Cipher Code by H.A. Unwin. Sydney 1886. The volume is arranged alphabetically by words to be coded eg. Voyage Days of voyage - subalbum, subamaro During voyage - subarant, etc. On the voyage As the code words are used in strict alphabetical order, the volume can be used to translate back into normal English. There are some handwritten additions. c) NSW Government Telegraph Cipher Code, by H.A. Unwin. Sydney 1891 (2 copies). Arranged similarly to 1st Edition. One copy has handwritten additions. There are telegraph codes for 1888, 1890 and 1892 among the records of the Treasury.1880, 1886, 1891 (4/3992-95). 4 vols. Note:This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.