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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

4

Radio News Melba's Artists In Sydney Talks Cause Stir

Negotiations with John Lemmone and Dame Nellie Melba spark controversy over upcoming radio broadcasts. Stuart Robertson and Mr Trehertson scheduled to appear, with Robertson’s studio appearance tied to the Federal Parliament opening in Canberra on May 9. Des and Evans will accompany Melba on May 2 and 9 respectively.

John Lemmone Nellie Melba Stuart Robertson Twelich Laase Mr. Trehertson Raymond Elia Robertson Mandy Des Kington Eollhuriter Bushy Robertson Witl Haw Evans Dia la Lea Nellie Mella Tintnor Une Canberra

Sydney radio weekly program highlights and schedule

Broadcasting lists for Sydney stations feature a week of programmes across FM and AM bands. Entries include farm programming, orchestral and theatre broadcasts, religious services, and live performances with acts such as Regatta, Neapolitan Die, Ella Coolman, St. Jude's choir, and the Kiang Mandolin Orchestra, with times and venues like the Cathedral, Theatre Royal, and Newtown venues.

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Paderewski Opposes Broadcasting of His Performances

Controversy over radio broadcasts grows as Paderewski condemns radio as an enemy of broadcasting. He declares he will not perform under conditions that hinder expression while noting the vast reach of the microphone to listeners miles away. Other artists like Lauder and Borgioli have already been broadcast, signaling a shift in attitude toward radio.

Radio Usteners Australia Maderewski Nat Orthei Woul Jake Maderowskl Caderew Skl Wiese Poubille Paderewski Oomun Melia Alu Awsteaia Bielend

Wedding by Radio Brings March to Enfield Vic Broadcast

In Enfield Victoria a couple planned a quiet family wedding but lacked a piano. The bride wrote to Mul bourne Broadcasting Station asking to broadcast Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The 2140 program aired the piece as the ceremony began, delighting the priests and listeners.

Enfield Victoria Bolinnmt Mulbourne Yourne Mendelasohn Mulic Sydney 2FC 2Al India

Pocket road guide for Canberra and routes to Sydney and Melbourne

The N E U M A arranged a pocket rolier for motorista with routes and minor roads to Canberra and surrounding gins. It includes a table of routes and mile figures to Sydney and Melbourne and other Canberra information. Available from MELM LA department at small cost.

N.eu M.A Canberra Naels Sydney Melbourne Melm.la.bouring

Hairdressing Saloon and Garages Listed in Yass Queanbeyan Booking

Booking lines list J Hortons Hairdressing Saloon in Yass Moore Bros Garage in Queanbeyan and address Mhene 24. The entry reflects local trades and services connected to the Yass region.

Yass J. Horton Moore Bros Queanbeyan Mhene

Raffia products and books offered by The Raffia King

English glycerine-dyed raffia in multiple colours and weights with one-colour options. Australlan-dyed raffia and natural raffia bundles priced per unit. Walker's and Weldon's raffia work books listed with post options. Rata, cane samples, and reduced price Troy bases advertised. Wholesale rates quoted from GEO L. GELLATLY at George Street Sydney.

Walker Weldon GEO L. Gellatly Itta George Street Crystal Palace Sydney

Edna Purviance Cast in Chaplin Stars Marital Drama

Attorneys for Lue rey Chaplin reveal Purviance has long been on Charlie Chaplin Studio payroll at £50 a week, with questions about her work. They may seek salary stopped and diverted to Chaplin children. Purviance, once a leading woman in Chaplin films, is now working in France on a French project.

Edna Vurviance Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Eetress France May Chaplin

Hitchcock shoots first moving staircase scene at Maida Vale tube

Filming for Down Hill at Maida Vale tube station in London involved Ivor Novello in yellow grease paint and a moving staircase shot billed as England's first of its kind. The production of Hitchcock trades on the Underground's cooperation and features extensive backstage preparation and special lighting effects.

Maida Vile London Piccadilly Torrles Tim Kilburn Kind Badker Street Awtien Victor Btr Novella England Exciuster Hitchcock

Monument to Adam in Daliimore and gold price at Bank of England

A report notes a monument to Adam in Daliimore and records a gold price near £1700 at the Bank of England. It also mentions London schoolchildren showing increased enrollment and betting trends since August.

Daliimore Adam Bank of England London Owelgit Betelt

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