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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
5
A fragmentary item notes a legendary Cotohatien Epoon in the Tower Of Landonda and mentions a court case, a exploration claim, and a speculative search tied to a distant event. The piece references a supposed new Bielneh Melnth and public interest in dental care savings through March 15.
Thomas A. Edison, on his New Jersey porch, recited Mary Had a Little Lamb into a microphone as WOR broadcast his voice worldwide. He explained how the phonograph record disc emerged from telegraph work and noted he would not take an airplane ride.
A phonograph reproduction from the Madison laboratories was shown at a reception attended by about 250 people. Roses were given by a Bowton family daughter, while Edison received congratulatory letters from King Albert and other notable figures.
A Sydney Public Works Committee inquiry reviewed extending mechanical mail handling at the GPO Sydney. Revised estimates rise from 41 000 to 71 000 pounds, with calls to justify the extra 30 000. Chief Engineer Fleming cites tender variance and labor costs as key factors.
The testimony discusses project costs, potential savings from mass production, and uncertainties in final pricing. It notes labour costs indexed to materials at about 60 percent, with estimates ranging from £70,000 to £74,000 and possibilities of higher figures depending on production speed and information from postal officials. The committee adjourned to 9.20 the next morning.
Inspector A T Corbett outlined the revised estimate of 68 940 pounds versus 41 400 pounds original for the plant to handle peak mail volumes. He noted unprecedented Christmas mail growth, added sealing facilities, fool proof safes, and labour cost pressures affecting the Melbourne installation.
Evidence given by the Postmaster General described Australia’s need to manufacture few telephones locally and the rapid building of departments at Sydenham. The official noted no union dictation while protests arose against certain dismissals and wage levels for engineers and the Public Service Board set fixed wages.
A Sydney radio announcer Mr Tasll Kirke of Station 20% suffered a severe throat during a stadium fight report. An elderly listener arrived at the station with a billy can and boiled seaweed remedy she claimed would cure his throat. Kirke tasted it and believed it dangerous though grateful, prompting calls for safer cures and more cautious broadcasting.
The British Broadcasting Corporation notes progress toward global empire broadcasting with Sydney 2FC tests on 216 and 422 metres. England heard part of the Australia New Zealand program rebroadcast by the BBC, amid distortion. A British reading on October 1 and an overseas Italian relay on 2BL are also mentioned.
Principal items of programs across Sydney stations 2FC 102MET..., listing dates from Oct 24 to Nov 4. Highlights include Farmers musical comedy Castles in the Air at 8 30 pm, Arthur Appleby Bennett concert, State Military Band performances, Tros bill Puaece, Beuther Kin naird contralto, and Broadcasters Musical Comedy.
MP Mr Syd Jackson will give an illustrated talk titled Across Australia in Causeway Hall on November 12. Proceeds go to the Telopea Park District School Library.
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