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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1926

Page

4

Radio wiring could add homes with built in loudspeakers

The Institute of Architects of New South Wales discussed radio equipment during home design. Ex-president of the Electrical Employers' Association Mr. R Burgin explained wiring plans to link rooms for radios or headphones, using standard electric outlets and a detachable plug, costing about five pounds for several outlets.

Institute of Architects of New South Wales Electrical Employers’ Association R. Burgin

Unaccountable Ann by Douglas Walshe review

The Bookman hails Unaccountable Ann a lively if tight fiction about Ann Wilson who travels from America to England to stay with the Deerhurst family. Mischief, romance, and social clash drive a string of comic situations as Ann navigates a wary household and a hopeful secretary Bil while themes of independence and class ripple through the plot.

Ann Ann Wilson America England Sydney Deerhurat Mle Deerhurat Cloud William Hamilton Devereaux Morris Eton Oxford Bil Claude Claud Aton oFay Deerhurst Farrygls Jegrey Bill Gifairs Mike Tehouttel Thone Couiel

London Broadcast Hype Inspires Australian Listeners

A London gramophone replay from Station 20 in the London studio causes listeners in Dunedin and Wanganui to believe London is being relayed from Sydney. Reports note cheers from Lord Mayor’s procession and Wembley Stadium music as London programming is heard. Observers predict actual relays from British stations may occur with improved Australian reception.

Shuld P Jay Pcenes Vika Hia Tteam Egere London Sydney Wembley Stadium Aniper Dunedin Spear Metener Wanganui Melbourne

Abies Irish Rose at The Royal Sydney Draws Repeat Audiences

The Thea tre Royal Sydney hosts Abie's Irish Rose produced by Fuller Management and features Richard Taber among its creators. Though it did not reach the same attendance peaks as The O'Brien Girl No No Nanette and other Hugh J. Ward successes, it drew strong repeat business. Taber discusses choosing a home for the comedy in New York and outlines its working titles Thursday Night Thats That before finalizing Fat Sal as the name.

Abie Theatre Royal Sydney O'Brien Hugh J. Ward Richard Taber Zal Bo Palace Theatre Shakespeare Mr. Taber New York

The thirteen Club Emerges In Canberra Dark Origins

In Canberra a new secret society named The 13 Club rises from eerie beginnings. Thirteen mystic figures perform an all night ceremonial beneath skulls and coffins while an agonized cry echoes through a desolate waste. The club’s secrecy remains, though its origins are now chronicled in the domesday book of the city.

Canberra 13 Club

Hugh Ward Musical Comedy Co Presents Gift to Manager

The Hugh Ward Musical Comedy Co surprised and delighted Hugh Ward with a silver and cut glass ornament designed for drinking Hoppies. Ward, a popular manager, expressed deep thanks as the company praised him for his leadership and kindness to all staff.

Hugh Ward

Zulu Chief Praises Visiting Musicians Rain Follows Performance

During their Africa tour Maxim Brod and GU Bech at Tivoli entertained a Zulu chief and tribe. The performance pleased the crowd and rain began soon after. The chief explained that Maxim Drodt had prayed for rain, and the downpour was believed to result from their intercession.

Africa Maxim Brod GU Bech Tivoli Signa Max Bang Menerostis Maxim Drodt

Titherages Family in Stage and Screen History

Jdny Titheradge recently returned to Sydney's stage in Old Eng land at the King's Theatre Melbourne. He is the son of the late George Titherage and sibling of Dion and Madge Titheradge. Dion Titheradge is remembered as a prominent writer and actor with Margaret Anglin's Australia company. Madge toured the Commonwealth with Lewla Waller in 1913 and starred in The Lutterfly on the Wheel and Desdemona in Othello before a long run as Monna in Bluebeard's Eight Wife.

Jdny Titheradge King’s Theatre Melbourne George Titheradge Sleter Dion Madge ‘Titheradns Dion Titheradges Margaret Anglin Australia Madge Commonwealth Lewla Waller Charlea Quarterevening Time Company England Dessemona Monna Bluebeard

Somnambulant confession halves marriage proposal

A humorous exchange shows a man proposing and his fiancée revealing she is a somnambulist. They ease the moment with lighthearted plans for separate churches.

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