Radio Dance Night For Hospital Funds
A state wide hospital radio dance on Saturday June 18 features the Sydney 2FC orchestra and other stations, with proceeds aiding Grafton, Bathurst, Liverpool, Narrandera, and Cootamundra hospitals. Local hosts install gear and hope for good country turnout to fund hospital equipment.
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Sydney
2FC
Melbourne
Brinfone
Grafton
M'Kenna and Smith
Criter
Hidto Deance
Liverpool
Narrandera
Cootamundra
General Hospital
What They Look Like Radio Artists
A Sydney listener writes about radio personalitiesMrs Cochrane and Mr Halbert and others at 21 C and 2FC. She describes them by appearance and mannerisms and notes how nerves affect on air. Station 2FC promises a souvenir photograph to show the hosts.
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Thala
Koudemst
Sydney
Pennant Hills
Hadi
Mr. Cochrane
Mr. Halbert
Mike
Mr. O'Shea
van de Velde
Captain Marley
IFC
Canberra
2FC
Henown
Cochrans
Halbert
Better Broadcasting Proposals From Australian Professor
Professor John Madsen of Sydney University urges rapid, affordable radio access for rural Australia. He proposes funding CSIR research with 6 percent of listener license fees, about 12 000 pounds yearly, to compare direct transmitters versus relay stations and determine the best approach for country communities.
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Sydney University
John Madsen
Electrical Engineering Department
Australia
Madeson
Royal Commission On Wireless
Éorner
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Mateson
Sydney
Railo
Madeeen
Effect of Radio on Music Popularity in Australia
Two witnesses before the Royal Commission on wireless, managers of major Sydney music firms, testified broadcasting has reduced demand for piano music. Gramophones and player pianos are less heard, as people watch radio rather than play instruments at home.
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Royal Commission On Wireless
Ing
Broadcasts of Fights Stir Readers Across NSW Letters Praise and Critique
A Beechworth Scoutmaster writes to 2BL thanking for a great fight broadcast drawing 500 listener letters. Notes praise from families who listen at home, objections from a few listeners, and even a French inventor’s bicycle that converts to a 160 ft monoplane. Many express strong views on televising fights and radio sport coverage.
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Beechworth
Victoria
2BL
Hall
Buxton
Ashfield
Melbourne
Ome
Bindium
Cremorne
Campsie
Hall-Burton
Lsten
Aratoga
Roman
Milperra
Raffia and cane items offered by The Raffia King Sydney
An Australian advertisement from George Street Sydney proclaims raffia requisites including Engtish Olyocrine-dyed raffia in one colour with various lots, natural raffia, and Walker's and Weldon's raffia work books. It lists prices, postage terms, and a sample on request, plus wholesale stove supplies.
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Walker
Weldon
Geo. L. Gellatly
George Street
Sydney Broadcasting Weekly Programme Highlights
Sydney stations 2FC and 2BL list daily and weekend programs ranging from musical comedies and Wagner opera to concerts and church services. Performers include Florence Menkmeyer Raymond Ellis the Sydney Male Choir and Gladys Verona with varied times across June 10 to 19 at farms clubs and churches in Pitt Street Randwick Manly and Newtown.
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Marks C
Mines
Pitt-street
W. A. Holman
W. M. Huges
Tuesaday
Raymond Ellis
Captain Hurley
Dr. Haigh
Wagner
Canterbury
Pitt Street
Lyceum Methodist
Kathleen Cricknell
Manly Bani
Walter George
Leone
Sydney
Cholimer
Newtown Congregitional Church
Bible Claas
Newtown Congergational Church
Gladys Verona
Xoprino
Theosophical Radio Defends Educational Broadcasts in Australia
The manager of radio station 2GH Mr Bennett told the Royal Commission on Wireless that the station is uniquely established for educational purposes and altruistic motives. He said it avoids revenue from government and does not broadcast jazz to prevent unrest, stressing disciplined lecturers and aims to foster patriotism and goodwill toward all.
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Australia
Mr. Bennett
Royal Commission On
Bennett
Putriotiem
Theosophical Broadcasting Station
HE Rapid Electric UG
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Berraradio
Universal Distributing Company, Ltd
Lastlake, Canberra
Loth Theos Panisiwe
American Wall Bed CO
Baturst
Corar Bathurat
Castlereagh Streets
Erry
Canberra Times
Hart the Jeweller
Austral
Moffat-Virtue, Ltd
Palmer St
East Sydney
Monarch
Neverleak
James Muir
Redfern
Federal Capital Commission
R. Foreman & Son Ltd
Chapel ST
Marrickville
W. E. Alan Aan Meuse
Martin Lane
Better Broadcasting
Legs
Crystal Palace
Florence Menkmeyer
Cheério
King’sa Mindolin Orchestra
Bunday
Jude's C. of E
Randwick
Chalmer's Presbyterian Church
North Sydney
Theosophical Radio
Ainslie
F.C.T
The
Federal Capital Press of Australia, Limited
Capital City
Fred K. Watson
Historical Records of
Australis
Dr. Watson
Hotel Canberra Universal Distributing
HOTEL
Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Times Building
Alex Collingridge
L.R. Hind & Co., Limited
Elizabeth St
Clarke St
Oak
Rail Sydney
Bend
Waameate
Adelaide Eee i Om Maria Risbans Nowecostile
Electric & Gongral
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