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English mail delivery issues complex, Uniform met observations agreed to
Melbourne Postal Conference, mail contractors competing with gov't funded rivals, European mandates on what ships can be used. SA meteorological records praised, continental standards agreed to on observation methods and instruments.
Extensive weather observations allow the forecasting of storms
Discussion covers the use of many land-based observations in Europe and America to determine the formation and arrival of storms. It presents evidence of success in America but notes British skepticism of the process.
First State Rainfall Map
The first recorded rainfall map of the Colony of South Australia
Greatest Heat in South Australia
Letter to the editor noting that Todd only supplied statistics from 1858 onwards
Inter colonial conference on mail matters to be held in Melbourne
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.
Lecture on meteorology at Gawler Institute
Reference to Clement Wragge's work (Torrens Observatory) and Todd's tables
Lighthearted dig at Todd's overworked schedule
In Post, Telegraph, Meteorology, Astronomy
Meeting to form a Meteorological Society of Australia
Appears to be a Clement Wragge initiative to expand the network of Meteorological observers. Todd to be an honorary member.
