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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1927

Page

4

Broadcast arrangements shadow Duke and Melba Canberra eve

Radio listeners across Austria expect details of the Canberra opening of the Federal Parliament with the Duke of York and Dame Nellie Melba. Stations in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Brisbane prepare to broadcast every word and a national plan seeks an official announcer. Public uncertainty remains as to who will helm the program.

Duke of York Canberra Nelliq Melba Austria Duke Melba Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Brisbane Ian Lot Ouncer Keach Wil 2BL Severn Broadcasting Kobe

Broadcasting Radio Programmes for the Week Sydney Stations

The Sydney stations list a week of programmes from 2FC and others including Alfred O'Hearn, Huntley, Stephen's Presbyterian, Salvation Army, and more. Highlights feature Mexican music, recitals, regattas, and cantata style concerts with invited soloists and orchestras across dates from April 29 to May 7, plus an all day Canberra broadcast and Mothers Day events at St Jude's Randwick.

Farmer's Alfred O'#hen Rm. Baturday Prince Fuward Theatre P.m. Huntley Canberra Millie Hughern Raymond Neatty Nowra Keabyterian Presbyterian Church Uncle George Mowrd Methodist Church Newtown Bund Williama Turitone Gladya Verona Id Owen Dagee Orchestria Lenore Graham Sgt Kingsley Pam Mauroulia Spedway St.Jude's Church of England Randwick Chalmer Ahpech Alfredo Yonas

Stage stars at Goulburn Liederta concert next Tuesday

The Goulburn Liederta fel programme drew over 300 reservations in the first hour. Performers include Alfred O'Shea tenor Haymond Bilis baritone and Gladys Mumby pianist, presenting a society concert.

Neals Alfred O'Shea Haymond Bilis Gladys Mumby

Canberra Ceremonies Draw Schools to Hear Parliament Opening

In May crowds including schoolchildren will hear the opening of the Federal Parliament via radio. Schools lacking wireless sets plan to install devices or share speakers, with venues including Granville Town Hall and local theatres. Radio broadcasts aim to bring the ceremony to numerous communities across New South Wales.

Canberra Duke of York Nvame Nellie Molba Fairteld Parents and Yugens' Association Don Campbell Chitdren School of Arts New South Wales Radio Troadcast Bureau Oow Casiin Bringelly Milbring Calbbramatta Little Plain Yorrinbool Hinna‘uy Kymbolda Pleton Cadlamen Bathurst Rural School Oideens Granville Spuker Granville Town Hall Parrahuvita

King Laughs At Veteran Actress Speech At Drury Lane

The King laughed heartily at a speech by veteran actress Madge Kendal at Drury Lane. She spoke for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre during a Royal matinee, joking about Victorian days and theatre history as he watched from the royal box.

Heanie Madge Kendal Amos Adress Drury Lane Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Lottie Verne Stratford-on-Avon Shakespeare

Raffia goods and supplies advertised with mail order options

A detailed Canberra area advertisement lists raffia requisites and craft books with pricing 8d to 1s 3d, plus mail post free offers. It includes contact points at Yass Hostel J Horton's Hairdressing Baloon Yass and Moore Cros. Garage Queanbeyan with phone numbers, and a bold note from GEO L GELLATLY THE RAFFIA KING in Sydney offering wholesale supplies.

Yass J. Horton Moore Cros Queanbeyan Walker Weldon Geo L. Gellatly George &Treet Crystal Palace Sydney

Radio for Women at Station ZAI Highlights Fashion and Tips

Station ZAI in Sydney and Paria New York broadcast two new segments for women. A female announcer Mrs Jordan aims to entertain and inform women with fashion reports and domestic guidance.

201 Sydney Luke Paria New York ZAI Jordan

Races Broadcast Demand From Home Viewers

Letters to the Sydney station 2FC urge live in running race descriptions from Warwick Farm Canterbury and Hobson Moorefield readers say televised race coverage would let stay at home fans enjoy racing every Saturday afternoon. A reader from Show Ground Road praises in running broadcasts and explains long involvement with racing.

Sydney 2FC Hanwick Canterbury Moorefield Warwick Farm S Alva ZFC G. Brown Show Ground Road Hull Veritex

Sorrows of Satan on Screen Opens Heavenward Sequence

The Astoria set of the Paramount film Sorrows of Satan showcases a dramatic Elysian Fields scene with 1000 souls, photographed in a day using IX exposures. Cast includes Adelphe Menjou Ricardo Cortex Caral Bempater and Lya de Putt. Cyril Maude plans to retire from stage after The Wicked Earl in Devonshire.

Elysian Fields Astoria A.H.A Kingdom of Heaven Hell Amera Noreman Dielfreddes Stage Ami Elysian Cyril Maude London Joan Earl Waller Harkett Mrr. Maude Devonshire Mr. Maude

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