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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

4

Clergyman broadcasts to California brother via radio link

In a Sydney radio test Rev. Mearns Massey sent a private sermon to his California brother. The message was received late Sunday night as the voice from Newtown broadcast to a distant listener. A Tokyo contact also reported reception of a New South Wales broadcast.

Sydney Shore America California Khim Utter Missey Sydney Tessue Kusumoto Tokyo Tapan New South Wales

France Adopts Radio for a New Educational Order

France moves to use radio as a national education tool led by the University of Paris Borhonie with the Valverayty Extension Radio Institute at the helm. Raymond Poincarre heads the committee with Jean-Louis Faurd and Paul Dupuy guiding policy and broadcasting, Gaston Antinic studying U.S. use. The plan includes regular courses, public lectures, and radio broadcasts of lectures, art concerts, and pedagogy talks to foster knowledge and culture. Receiving centres in small towns expected to grow into local universities, funded by an annual 1600 franc membership fee and supported by France’s trades colleges, science bodies, and industry groups.

Roc Rummns Raymond Poinerre France Jean-Louis Faurd Paul Dupuy Te Deut Parisien Ind Pire- Akdent Windin Henri Abrahan Relener Radio Technical Commission I View Presidente Gaston Antirnic United States University Extension Radio Institute Shcoutiaing Gal Tintin Trading Colleges Scientific Hediea Technical Institutiona

Stage and screen stars tour England with multiple companies

The public king for musical plays shows vast touring effort with Macdonald and Young directing at least 14 companies in England. Each troupe, about 30 artists, earns weekly salaries around 5,000. Regina Denny, star of Rolling Home, was born in Surrey and trained in London, with a career spanning stage, film, and wartime service in the Royal Flying Corps.

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Farmers Hear Radio Value For Farm Use Across Nations

The piece notes surveys in the United States showing 46 percent of responding farmers report cash savings from radio use on farms. Weather reports and market information helped sellers time sales and avoid price dips, with thousands attending radio meetings and programs highlighting topics like fertilisers and farm care.

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Sweden to Cut Radio Licence Fees and Expand Stations

Sweden plans to reduce licence fees for radio receivers as profits of the Swedish Telegraph Administration rise. For the year ending September 1924 net profits reached 200,000 with steady growth. The Abedinh Broadcasting Company increased profits from licences, funding plans to add 16 to 18 new stations by year end. A new aerial mast, taller than the Eli fel Tower, will support the German Posts and Telegraphs station near Keengawuster hausen in Berlin.

Radio Enthusiasta Sweden Swedish Telegraph Administration Awedinh Broadcasting Company Dlatener Luller Elifel Ministry of Posts and Telegrapha Keengawusterhausen Berlin

Opera figures balk at American cross and stage clashes

The article reviews conductor Mascagni’s reluctance to tour the United States despite offers and protection deals. It notes his past American reception of Cavalleria, plus a vivid anecdote about an agent praising a novice actor. It also previews Australian and New York theatre movements, including Judith Anderson’s rise from Adelaide to fame as Cobra in New York.

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All the Animals and a Family Homebound Joke

A quirky exchange where one person invites others to visit the zoo, but the respondent declines citing family anecdotes. The eldest daughter does the kangaroo walk while the second mimics a parrot, the son laughs like a hyena, and the wife watches like a hawk.

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Radio and Electrical Exhibition Planned for Sydney Town Hall

A radio and electrical exhibition is planned in Sydney at the Town Hall from February 23 to March 1. The committee notes demand exceeds space, as the May exhibition earlier filled the entire venue, and efforts are underway to allocate additional space for more firms.

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Entitled Lat Ent Advices: Jusin Melville in London Play

Latent advice author Jusin Melville is now appearing in the London stage production Kid Moots, where his past hit Timel Ly has drawn attention. The article notes Melville’s return to the theater scene amid interest from critics.

Jusin Melville

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