Notable South Australians/William John Cunningham
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William John Cunningham
ARRIVED in Adelaide in 1857. Joined the public service of this colony as an operator in the telegraph office in 1858, and from that period till his death from apoplexy on August 26, 1875, was employed in various capacities in connection with the telegraph department, all of which he carried out to general satisfaction. He was considered by Mr. Todd "a most accomplished officer and valued coadjutor," whilst as Assistant-Superintendent of telegraphs by his assiduous care he did much to bring the department over which he presided to a state of efficiency.