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GPO annual report 1880
A report detailing 1880 activity in the Post Office on post and telegraphy dissecting cash revenue, volumes of traffic and establishment of new regional offices.
Todd summary of newspaper post volume for 2 years to June 30 1879
Also total cost of postage for same period, cannot isolate newspaper cost only.
Light hearted review of article in Telegraphist journal
Based on Todd's report of SA system. Takes a swipe at Adelaide as a place to live. Mentions body found at base of telegraph pole in the Outback
Todd has good weather data but not capable of being used for effective forecasting
Mentions continental reach, how data could be more useful in the future, analyses rainfall influence on cropping around the Colony. Complements Todd and his staff
Postal and telegraphic statistics (1869-79)
Variety of postal and telegraphic statistics (1869-79) presented at Estimates incl revenue, costs and volume. Message seems to be one of expansion (1869-79)
Todd's paper on transit of mercury and state of meteorology in Australia
This is a seminal paper in Australian meteorological history
Publication of Todd’s Meteorological Observations for year 1879
Todd praised for comprehensiveness
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.