Behind the Legend
by Denis Cryle
Officials and employeesBiographyTelegraph linesHistoryTelegraphOverland Telegraph Line (N.T. and S.A.)Electrical engineersSouth Australia. Electric Telegraph Department
'Telegraph' Todd became a legend in his own lifetime for introducing Australian colonists to a new information age, but only recently has the full extent of his many and varied achievements come to light. Now for the first time the whole story of Todd's remarkable life and legacy is recounted. In a world of technological change and scientific innovation, his dynamic example remains as potent as ever.
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