voice announces (for example) "At the third stroke, the time will be twelve forty-six and ten seconds......", with three beeps following. Some countries have sponsored time announcements and include the sponsor's name in the message.

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Australia

In Australia, the number 1194 was the speaking clock in all areas. The service was started in 1953 by the Post Master General's Department. Originally,callers would dial "B074" to access the talking clock on a rotary phone; during the transition from a rotary

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