TitleIllustrated London News 1856 vol.28 page 87DescriptionThe article reports that the New South Wales Government has called for month‑to‑month tenders to carry mail between Sydney and Singapore via Torres Strait. Captain Towns estimated the service could operate for £30,000 a year, though the Legislature had allocated only £25,000. The expectation is that any necessary additional funds would be approved to ensure the route proceeds. Year1856Volume28Page Number87FormatNewspaper article
