A comprehensive reference centre for researchers who want accurate information and scholarly references on the life of Sir Charles Todd, pioneer scientist, engineer and administrator in the Colony of South Australia.
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Review of weather for summer 1890-91
Sample of seasonal weather report produced by Charles Todd, Government Astronomer
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Electrical Engineering
Todd is generally recognised for his work in Astronomy, meteorology and the Postal Service. However, Todd's interests were very broad, none more so…
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Todd's Professional Life
An overview of Sir Charles Todd's contribution to the establishment of scientific, technical and adminstrative discipines in the Colony of...
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Charles Todd aged 70
Portrait picture published July 14 1909 in the Adelaide Observer for Sir Charles Todd's 70th Birthday, July 7, 1906
Todd Originates Parcel Post and Money Orders
A quote from the book "South Australia in 1887: A Handbook for the Adelaide Jubilee International" indicating Money Orders were implemented in 1859…