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Will Melbourne Adelaide postage be speeded up?
As a result of enhancements to the railway network
Moonta meeting to consider abolition of through mail service
Abolition may not have happened if Todd wasn't away in England
Pan colonial negotiations on international telegraph rates &. joint postal service
Significant example of 'federal action'. Mentions a Todd report on working of telegraph system. Some mention of postal volumes.
Reduced cable rates opposed by Indian government,
Telegraph companies compliant, may need a second telegraph cable, Germany involved
Details of the new parcel post arrangements with the UK
Todd consults with companies running ocean steamers. Rates and parcel sizes discussed Possible ramifications for expansion locally and with other countries.
Detailed case pit for attaching Gawler telephonically to Post Adelaide
Mentions advantage of telephone over post and telegraphy, cost to build and operate. Committee formed to lobby for the service
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.