9. How Did the Telegraph Work? Simple descriptions of basic telegraph circuits and the use of Morse Code Richard Venus, 23 January 2022 10. Open for Business How & when various sections of the Line went into service Richard Venus, 23 January 2022
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11. Casualties Building the Overland Telegraph was difficult and dangerous and took its toll on the workers as these first-hand accounts reveal Andrew Crouch, 25 January 2022 12. John Ross's Expeditions Analysis of his diary gives an insight into Ross's attempts to find a path through the MacDonnell Ranges Andrew Crouch, 28 January 2022 13. A Walk with Charles Todd A guided walk through Adelaide in Todd’s footsteps Richard Venus, 15 May 2022 14. Carl Kraegen’s Story The man who should have been the first Telegraph Master at Alice Springs Dr Ted Kraegen, 18 July 2022
15. Stuart, Todd, and the Overland Telegraph How John McDouall Stuart's explorations laid the foundations for the Line Richard Venus, 8 August 2022 16. The Overland Telegraph: How it was Built A comprehensive account of the entire project from a 1902 Register article, with annotations and corrections Andrew Crouch and Richard Venus, 12 August 2022 17. Todd after the Great Work Todd's response to growing demands on the telegraph system and his responsibilities as Postmaster-General Denis Cryle, 9 August 2022 18. Caught in a Rut A first-hand account of the challenges faced as Patterson's teams try to restart work on the Northern Section Andrew Crouch, 3 September 2022 19. Pyrotechnist, Charles Knight Charles used his unique skills to celebrate the completion of the OTL Richard Venus, 18 November 2022 20. Water, Water Everywhere For three months, all the Northern Section work parties were trapped by rising flood waters Andrew Crouch, 14 November 2022 1. Charles Todd: Biographical Errors Two common errors in Todd’s biographical details Richard Venus, 8 December 2021 3. The First & Last Poles Dates and locations of the first and last poles and other key events in the construction Richard Venus, 31 January 2022 5. “The Overland Telegraph” Transcript of a public lecture given by Sir Charles Todd in 1873 Richard Venus, 8 December 2021 7. The Building Process Overview of the OTL logistics and construction Andrew Crouch, 23 January 2022 2. Line Route & Key Locations Map showing Overland Telegraph Line route and key locations Richard Venus, 27 March 2022 4. The Joining of the Wires Detailed analysis of where and at what time the wires were joined Andrew Crouch, 4 February 2022 6. Recriminations! Problems created by Robert Patterson’s injudicious remarks Andrew Crouch, 31 December 2021 8. A Family Connection in Adelaide Personal memoir from a Todd descendant Susie Herzberg, 21 January 2022

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FEATURED A Family Connection in Adelaide (telegram no. 8) Hundreds of people were involved in the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line (OTL) and now, 150 years later, thousands of their descendants will, we hope, look back with pride at their achievements. Charles and Alice Todd’s great-great-granddaughter, Susie Herzberg, provides this reflection. Picture: Tea Party at the West Terrace Observatory. Standing: Prof William Bragg, Gwendoline Todd; seated: Charles Todd, Charlotte Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd and Alice Todd; sitting front: Maude Todd and Lorna Todd Stephen Gillam-Smith collection Telegrams
Overland Telegraph 150th Anniversary 1872-2022
Telegrams FEATURED A Family Connection in Adelaide (telegram no. 8) Hundreds of people were involved in the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line (OTL) and now, 150 years later, thousands of their descendants will, we hope, look back with pride at their achievements. Charles and Alice Todd’s great-great-granddaughter, Susie Herzberg, provides this reflection. Picture: Tea Party at the West Terrace Observatory. Standing: Prof William Bragg, Gwendoline Todd; seated: Charles Todd, Charlotte Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd and Alice Todd; sitting front: Maude Todd and Lorna Todd Stephen Gillam-Smith collection

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8. A Family Connection Personal memoir from a Todd descendant in Adelaide Susie Herzberg, 21 January 2022 1. Charles Todd: Biographical Errors Two common errors in Todd’s biographical details Richard Venus, 8 December 2021 2. Line Route & Key Locations Map showing OTL route and key locations Richard Venus, 27 March 2022 3. The First & Last Poles Dates and locations of the 1st/last poles and other construction events Richard Venus, 31 January 2022 5. “The Overland Telegraph” Transcript of a public lecture given by Sir Charles Todd in 1873 Richard Venus, 8 December 2021 7. The Building Process Overview of the OTL logistics and construction Andrew Crouch, 23 January 2022 9. How Did the Telegraph Work? Simple descriptions of telegraph circuits and the use of Morse Code Richard Venus, 23 January 2022 6. Recriminations! Problems created by Robert Patterson’s injudicious remarks Andrew Crouch, 31 December 2021 10. Open for Business How & when various sections of the Line went into service Richard Venus, 23 January 2022 4. The Joining of the Wires Detailed analysis of where and at what time the wires were joined Andrew Crouch, 4 February 2022
11. Casualties Building the OT was dangerous for the workers as these accounts reveal Andrew Crouch, 25 January 2022 12. John Ross's Expeditions His diary gives an insight into find a path through the MacDonnell Ranges Andrew Crouch, 28 January 2022
Overland Telegraph 150th Anniversary 1872-2022 13. A Walk with Charles Todd A guided walk through Adelaidein Todd’s footsteps Richard Venus, 15 May 2022 14. Carl Kraegen’s Story Should have been the first Telegraph Master at Alice Springs Dr Ted Kraegen, 18 July 2022
15. Stuart, Todd, and the O.T. How John McDouall Stuart's explorations laid the foundations Richard Venus, 8 August 2022 16. The O.T. : How it was Built A comprehensive account from a 1902 Register article, with annotations and corrections Andrew Crouch and Richard Venus, 12 August 2022 18. Caught in a Rut A 1st hand account of challenges faced as Patterson's teams restart work on the Northern Section Andrew Crouch, 3 September 2022 17. Todd after the Great Work Todd's response to the demands of the telegraph system and his responsibilities as Postmaster-General Denis Cryle, 9 August 2022 19. Pyrotechnist, Charles Knight Charles used his unique skills to celebrate the completion of the OTL Richard Venus, 18 November 2022 20. Water, Water Everywhere For three months, all the Northern Section work parties were trapped by rising flood waters Andrew Crouch, 14 November 2022