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Abolition may not have happened if Todd wasn't away in England

Significant example of 'federal action'. Mentions a Todd report on working of telegraph system. Some mention of postal volumes.

Telegraph companies compliant, may need a second telegraph cable, Germany involved

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

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.

Mentions advantage of telephone over post and telegraphy, cost to build and operate. Committee formed to lobby for the service

Appears to be a Clement Wragge initiative to expand the network of Meteorological observers. Todd to be an honorary member.

Todd indicates there already is a connection through Wilcania