Pioneer Woman
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Constance Caroline LETCH
Also known as: née Letch, Connie, Connie Carter
Born: 1868
Died: 29 August 1958
Special Achievements:Connie Letch was Western Australia's first "Lady Telephonist" appointed in 1887, and connected the first telephone call 1 Dececmber 1887.
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References
The first telephone ex-change in Perth was near the centralrailway station, and was presided overby Miss Connie Letch and Miss Minnie Furlong. Trove. "Perth Prattle". Sunday Times (Perth, WA: 1902 - 1954), Sunday 13 October 1918, page 19. accessed 16 April 2020.
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Document - Register of Heritage Places – Assessment Documentation
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Heritage Council of Western Australia