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.
Featured Item
Review of weather for summer 1890-91
Sample of seasonal weather report produced by Charles Todd, Government Astronomer
Featured Collection
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…
Featured Exhibit
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...
Recently Added Items
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…
First Forecasting zones for South Australia
The first recorded in-house forecast was done on the 10th of March, 1884. It used this map of forecasting zones, which was used for about 120 years…