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Agreement at the Melbourne Postal Conference. Todd to meet NSW Astronomer
P&O tender not accepted, new ones to be called for, hope of securing a better service. Delegates will reconvene to conclude. Todd to H. C. meet Russel on matters scientific
Arrangements for overland conveyance of English mails to Melbourne
Todd has prepared a report
Arrangements to be made if ocean mail arrives after departure of train
Mails for the east would have a special train put on
Banquet for Todd on return from Europe. Todd praised.
His impressions of Europe and mentions telegraphy, electricity, lighting, telephony (including stats), post and meteorology where SA observations are " best in the southern hemisphere"
Brief comments Post, stamps, met station, postal notes
A humorous way of communicating scraps of information
Building of new Post and Telegraph Office at Yongala not yet complete
Interim premises inspected and determined to be suitable
Call for more permanent telegraph/post services at Teetulpa
Done in humorous fashion
Calls for reduction in cost of postage between France and Australia
Todd supports the call, says postal relations with France need revising and money-order system should be established (similar to the one with Germany)