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A photograph of the men who worked at the telephone exchange at Machynlleth. The women worked during the day and the men worked during the evenings. From left to right Caradog Davies, Len Evans, Douglas Jones, John Keeling, Ifan Aberdyfi, Albert Hulme, 'Dixie' Highes and Ifan Llanbrynmair.

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Some familiar faces there, including my Dad, Albert Hulme. He did nights at the exchange for 24 years.
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Thanks for your comment! Do you have any photos or stories about your Dad's time there to upload?

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