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Todd in London, parcel post contract negotiations
Rate to be fixed on poundage or subsidy. Routing through Colombo considered, health improving. Meteor sighted. Investigating electrical and telephone system. Praised for hard work
Todd investigates fire alarms in London
Speaks to Superintendent of the London Fire Brigade
Todd's conferred Master of Arts a distinguished accomplishment. Extended praise.
Indicates it's for his work on the Overland Telegraph, astronomy, and work in electricity. Todd a very popular figure in SA
Cable company sponsors banquet for Todd
In recognition of his services to telegraphy
Glowing report from Melbourne on Todd's work in telegraphy
A hallmark article of how some viewed Todd for his vision, tenacity and application for completing the Overland Telegraph. Based on Todd's 1886 paper on Telegraphy delivered to the Royal Colonial Institute
U of Adelaide admits Todd ad eundem gradum Mater of Arts
Todd praised for Cambridge Honorary Masters
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"
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.
Todd's London paper on telegraph system in Australia.
Contains many details on continental and overland lines including construction, early usage, significant personalities, etc. Mentions early telephone in Adelaide. Illustrates rivalry between colonies.