Australia to adopt television technical standards
Announcement by Prime Minister CHifley and Minister J B Chitties states Australia will introduce television using 625 line standards. The Australian Broadcasting Control Board will set the standards after consulting Britain and the United States. Stations will begin in six capital cities serving most of the population within two years, with eleven tenders received for equipment and plans for staff training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Chittes
Commonwealth
Australia
J.8. Fanning
Fanning
Chifley
Weber
Australian Broadcasting Control Board
Britain
United States
Australis
Postmaster-General's Department
Tonaly
Opposition Casts Doubt On Socialised Television Plan
Federal Leader of the Country Party criticises Labor's television scheme as socially controlled, costly and a propaganda tool. Control Board chair L J Fanning outlines rapid prep for TV, including technical standards, channel plans in 54 to 210 megahertz range, 625 scan lines, and AM FM video and vestigial sideband transmissions.
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The
Country Party
Kr A. W. Pathlen
Labor
Mr. Panning
Control Board
L. J. Fanning
Fanning
Hec Ile
Iuas
Internaat Ff Manuteteers
United States
London
Birm- IL
England
America
Folklore on Flower Origins Tied to Mythic Beings
A compact legend describes the hyacinth’s color origin from Hyacinthus’s death and desire for the sun god over Zephyr, leading to his transformation into a flower. It also links the pomegranate and lily to Eve and Mary, noting various myths about flowers’ origins.
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Hyacinth
Zephyr
Alury
Mary
Eve
Iden
The Hour Before Dawn Special Note
In a cluttered scene Martha and the Inspector inspect Isobel Mintoff’s room and past life as they search for clues. They discuss Isobel’s debts and relatives in Ireland while Martha defends her duties and rehearses alibis. The inspector notes a Christmas card from Dublin cousins and hints at contacting Mintoff’s remaining ties.
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Martha
Isobel
Rolands
Miss Dobson
Canada
Inobel
Taohel
Addrewal
Dublin
Ming, Mimoff
Mystery in a Nursing Home Wardrobe Reveals Clues
Inspector Rolands and Miss Dobson examine Mrs Demaine's townhouse for Isobel Demaine's fate. Rolands uncovers a trunk of fine garments, a sealed packet, and a hidden box while Martha Dobson maintains composure amid memories of the war. Isobel's past and Ambrose Demaine's role loom as the search intensifies.
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Allan Dobson
Rolands
Ambrose
Roger
Martha
Mitch Isobel
Molands
Tsubel
Isobel
Julian
St. Alma Howe
Miss Dobson
Cam
Inspector Rolands
Europe
Tsobel
Holanda
Mra. Demaine
Isabel
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