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Hill, Sir Rowland

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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Originator of the penny postage, born at Kidderminster; commenced life as a teacher and educationist; interested himself in the colonisation of South Australia, and held a post in connection with it; published in 1837 his pamphlet, "Post-Office Reforms," and saw his scheme of uniform postage rate adopted three years after, though not till 1354 did he become secretary to the Postmaster-General or have full power and opportunity to carry his views out (1795-1879).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hill, Sir Rowland'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/hill-sir-rowland.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
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