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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
14
The ADB Test broadcast will be relayed to Queensland listeners through BK Brisbine 4K Darling Downs and 4BU Bundoheru. Transmission is scheduled Sunday June 14 and 15 from 2 00 pm to 3 30 pm local time.
In England only every four years Test matches, but radio makes Australians across the Commonwealth feel present at the Ashes battle. June 10 to 14 will see four tests broadcast as 4,000,000 listeners tune in with 1,025,000 wireless sets. Radio progress, clear reception, and price drops drive a surge in demand as cricket nights command broad public attention.
A fragmented, era-spanning note describes early television trials and forecasts. It mentions progress in test programs, the promise of commercial value, and anticipated milestones from distant years. The text references audiences, technology hurdles, and evolving methods for televised entertainment and education.
Australian made from all parts, the motto Say Australian Made, shown in a wireless set produced domestically in Queensland. Estimated production at 0000 sets yearly employing about 1600 people in manufacturing and distribution, with wages around £8000 annually. The cabinet and tuning sections are assembled locally, delivering a 20-volt output with improved volume and clarity.
A garbled report cites a Queensland survey claiming thousands of brides prefer home furnishings rather than social events. It mentions 2000 marriages, a wife’s time at home, and rooms in need of updates including towels, carpets, and a new radio. The text is unclear but suggests domestic trends and furniture as central concerns.
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