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Special arrangements for railway mail from Adelaide to other colonies,
If steamer did not arrive in Adl on time. Stamp Act and postal notes discussed. Despite news to contrary, a stamp machine was not bought in Melbourne.
Stamps Bill passed
Outlines denomination and designs of a host of new postal and revenue stamps
Configuration and sourcing of machinery needed for new Stamp Act.
Local sourcing of embossing machines, wire stitching machines, and other necessary appliances in connection with stamps and postal notes. Number of items embossed so far. Details of stamp face values to be created.
Arrangements for overland conveyance of English mails to Melbourne
Todd has prepared a report
Todd visits brother in Cambridge,
Concern for demand for postal services for English mail for Australia at Christmas
Todd in London, parcel post contract negotiations
Rate to be fixed on poundage or subsidy. Routing through Colombo considered, health improving. Meteor sighted. Investigating electrical and telephone system. Praised for hard work
Todd has oil portrait of himself given by GPO employees
Donated at a banquet. Details of size, artist, framers. Todd reflects on his work with staff and wish to hand the portrait on to his descendants