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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

4

Australians judge voices in cross world radio broadcast

A Sydney radio broadcast comparison finds Australian listeners rate the voices of Dutch German and French announcers as faster and less clear than American voices. Three Australians on WOY Schenectady provide clearer delivery than their American counterparts, though American listeners might differ.

Australia Sydney All Wits JJ Holland Brent Langenberg Vpuria Announter Woy Schenectady

Liked Beethovens Best European Broadcast

A Roseville listener praises the Beethoven Bonum Opus 28 from 3BS Sydney re broadcasts of British French German and other stations. She says the passe work was clearer than the slow chords and asks for the performer of the Sonata and the Handel song Where ere you Wik.

Roseville 3BS Sydney

Radio Programme Listings for Sydney Stations Next Week

The week’s schedule for 2FC and other Sydney stations lists July dates for programs such as Pom badour excerpts, Sparklers by Rus Garling, Lyceum Methodiat concerts, and hockey broadcasts. Highlights include Captain Hurley on Mawson Expedition, hockey test Australia v England, and various recitals from churches and halls with performers like Raymond Bllis Dorothy Ann Imo Hilda Walker and Lenore Gotsch.

Engiiah Tursday Raymond Bllis Captain Hurley Mawson N.s.w. Tramway Rand Australia England Wellington Radio Revellers Aan Andrew's Cathedral Leeruwmn Methodist Rommerville's Song Cycle Maud

Broadcasts spark theatre attendance and sports hype

A Sydney radio user argues that broadcasting stage plays and sports boosts attendance. He notes a play’s broadcast filled venues within a week, boxing promoter Tex Rickard finds WEAF broadcasts increase interest, and Sydney shows Madame Vampadour benefits from early broadcast.

Sydney Worls 3FC E. J. T. Moore United States Moore Tex Rickard Rickard WEAF Australia Housia

Carillon Broadcast Plans Across Continents

Australians hear about European carillons while awaiting Sydney’s war memorial carillon and Ottawa University’s instrument opens July 1. Sydney 2FC cables to arrange WOY rebroadcast via short wave, but the plan falters and a later bella broadcast is arranged for the near future.

Australia Europe University of Sydney Ottawa University Canada Sydney 2FC WOY

Radio Play Sparks Panic Across Australia

Adelaide listeners panicked during a radio play on GCL station Ade lalls as gunfire explosions and shouted alarms were heard, with an announcer declaring an invasion of Australia. Some viewers misread the drama as real, while others stayed calm, though one resident urged neighbours to prepare.

GCL Australia New South Wales Sydney Melbourne Adelaide

Notable Opera Figures in Australia and New York Plans

Robert Chisholm earns praise in America for his work with Gladys Moncrieff while Paderewski’s Manru headlines in Europe. Heifets to perform in Sydney backed by the Conservatorium Orchestra raising funds for a new library. Kreisler salaries and Australian student prince company cast draw attention amid global music circuit notes. The Gulf Stream voyage time to Norway is cited.

Robert Chisholm Gladys Moncrieff America New Palace Chicaso Paderewski Manru Nowsle Tatra Hungary Dresden Messrs. J. and N. Talt Duscha Heifets Conservatorium Orchestra Sydney Town Hall Helfen Sydney Conservatorium Orchard Hs Conservatorium Conservatorium Library Heifeix Australia Orchon Mir Nellie Melba Fritz Kreiel Wilhelm Hackhaus Clara Butt Jascha Heifeta Fritz Kreisler Foxy Theatre New York Evans Salter Kreisler Germany John Philip Sons Publix Organisation Hoo Paul Whiteman Avalralia Bunny James Liddy Prince Elsie Gergley Kathie Dallas Welford Luts Sylvia de Franklyn Gretchen Daisy Belmore Duchess Hedley Hall Dr. Engle Lillian Glaser Princess Fred Quintrell Prince ™ Orchestra Sydney Disseveriea Nancy Girdwood Arthur Clark

Raffia Merchandise and Raffa Tools Offered by The Raffia King

The Raffia King George Street Sydney advertises English glycerine dyed raffia in one colour and natural raffia fine 1/6 per lb bundle, Rama raffia and RaffiaWork books with various sizes, Raffin needles, cane and tray bases at reduced prices. Postage extra. Sample raffia and cane available on application. Bend 13d stamp.

Bundle Walker Weldon Geo. L. Gellatly George Street

Odd Historical Facts Span Europe Society and Science

In London there is one doctor to every ESO people. The film of a soap bubble is the 2,500,000 part of an inch in thickness. Titt estimated that the population of Europe doubles itself every 660 years. Garden tuition were introduced into Oritain through Helland in the 16th century.

London ESO Titt Europe

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