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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"
Cable company sponsors banquet for Todd
In recognition of his services to telegraphy
Complaint that Post Office annual report not being published
Would be useful reference for the many tenders submitted, citizen requests for services, Government deliberations and determination of improvements
Detailed review of development of telegraph and postal services in South Australia
Quantity of mail, telegraphs, revenue, number of stations, length of wires good primer on these topics). Mention Todd’s responsibilities for astronomy and meteorology and number of employees.
Discussion of need for Government to promote its scientific endeavor
Todd noted and praised as the main (only) government person to promote science. Suggests what more could be done.
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.
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
Letter to the editor comment of Todd “one of the cleverest men in the colony”
Regarding Todd’s Post-Office clock