In this historical document from Java, several telegraph cable proposals were discussed. Gisborne proposed connections between Calcutta, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, Banca, Java, Makassar, and Australia. The government would decide, after consulting with the contractor, where the telegraph cable would connect to Banca, Java, and Makassar.
Key requirements included:
Several other proposals were made:
National Archives / Archives South Holland, archive number 2.10.02, Inventaris van het archief van het Ministerie van Koloniën, 1850-1900, inventory number 2284, OPENBAAR ARCHIEF 1850-1900, Verbalen, Verbalen, 1869 dec. 25 - 29
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