Talking Clock.

The French Academy Of Sciences displays the Talking Clock In Paris in 1932 (Getty)

The French Academy Of Sciences displays the Talking Clock In Paris in 1932 (Getty) Source: Getty Images

Midnight on September 30th marked the end of an era in Australian telecommunications, as the Talking Clock fell silent, sounding its last ever stroke.


What is the history of the Talking Clock in Australia and other parts of the world?  Why does Britain still retain its Talking Clock service?

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