Radio sets dominate early wireless use in Sydney suburbs
The Royal Commission on Wireless heard estimates of crystal set and valve set ownership across Burwood Concord Strathfield and other areas. Inspectors found crystal sets ranging from about 60 to 85 percent in several suburbs with valve sets more common only near broadcasting stations.
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Lewisham
Petersham
Sunmore
Newtown
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Bankstown
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Summer Hill
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Canterbury
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Waverley
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Flemington
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Sydney Broadcasting Schedule For Weeks Ahead
The program list shows Farmers station 2FC on 412 metres with opera and varied events from June 17 to June 26 including Wasner's The Mastersingers, radio dance, church concerts at St Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall, and performances by Pitt Broadway Concerts Orchestra Lyceum, plus other acts at 353 metres with Sydney Heliier comedian, Newtown Congregational church events, and talks on film motion.
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Australian stage stars in US musical scenes described
The article surveys Australian performers in New York and other cities as they work in Broadway musical comedy and theatre. It notes stars such as Ethel Morrison and Harry Plimmer, the Drury Lane sale of £47 000 worth of seats, and the Perth tour by the South Australian Grand Opera Company with 25 000 attendees and a £4,800 guaranty.
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High Broadcast Fees for World Renowned Artists
A Royal Commission on Wireless heard Sydney representatives discuss fees for broadcasting concerts. Kreisler refused 500 guineas arguing the fee too small and to avoid broadcasting his playing. Australian stations paid high sums for operas and star performances including Toti dal Monte and notable local artists such as Captain Frank Hurley Alfred O'Shea Elsa Stralli Raymond Elsa Stuart Robertson and Gladys Verona.
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Sydney
Kreisler
Kreider
Guitata
Giller and Sullivan
Her Majesty's Theatre
Duke of York
Toti Dal Monte
Grand Opera Company
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Percy Grainger
Australia
Frank Hurley
Alfred O'Shea
Madame Elsa Stralln
Raymond Elsa
Stuart Robertson
Gladys Verona
Broadcasting Stations Policy Promotes Neutrality in Australia
A Sydney station 2FC lawyered to Royal Commission on Wireless declaring a guardian principle to refrain from political or religious controversy. It asserts equal access for public thought leaders and aims for fair balance without lowering standards. All Australian stations reportedly avoid partisan arguments and restrict political speeches.
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Theatres Radio Programmes and Broadcast Sources
The Royal Commission on Wireless explores how stations source theatre and musical content. J C Williamson’s Her Majesty’s, J and N Tait concerts, Musgrove Tivoli, Haymarket, Prince Edward, and Sydney ensembles are listed as broadcasters. Some listeners remain dissatisfied with broadcast fare.
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Musgrove
Tivoli
Union Theatres
Haymarket Theatres
Prince Edward Theatre
Sydney Madrigal Society
Royal Opalla Club
Sydney Harmonic Society
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Crystal Palace
Sydney
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