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Second reading of the Bill. Discussion of what can be sent by parcel post and how this can be policed.

Todd consults with companies running ocean steamers. Rates and parcel sizes discussed Possible ramifications for expansion locally and with other countries.

Todd indicates the marginal increase in cost is more than outweighed by less confusion and cheaper postal rates for citizens

To discuss ocean mail tenders, uniform packet post, joining the Postal Union, mail trains Adelaide to Melbourne. Also mention of Edwin Sawtell's new pocket barometer.

First delivery received under new regulations. Issues of extending the system locally, inter colonial and international discussed. Todd congratulated for securing the changes.

Todd estimates £500 per annum cost to have a permanent light for city.

Part of a Bill before the Legislative Council

Todd reacts positively to request of Melbourne Chamber of Commerce to join IPU. Darwin mail to depart from Port Adelaide

Growing wool in Alice Springs is viable. Bill introduced to build the Adelaide telephone exchange. Suggestion to reduce letter postage rate, charge for newspapers. Telephone connections commercial Exchange and Port Adelaide.