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Made from "Odds and Ends" - Wireless set entered in "Wireless Weekly" competition and shown at radio and electronic exhibition in town hall. May 1, 1933.

George Couzens in charge head Qts. on Hotel Verandah. Talks on walkie talkie, he is Regional Surveyor snowly mtns Hydro Elect authority. December 22, 1953.

Walking on The Levee - Levee worker inspects levee and keeps in touch with headquarters by Walkie-talkie. December 05, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Seized Transmitter. First picture of the radio transmitter seized at Darebin (Vic.) on Wednesday. 1) Microphone, 2) Transmitter, 3) Power Supply, 4), Aerial. May 21, 1948.

Paul Jacklin, Production Manager of 2UE, listens to rehearsal of Treasure Island marks script to remind himself where alterations in actors portrayal of role. July 6, 1951.

Broadcasting Stations - (General See Separate Files For Named Station) - Radio. August 20, 1942. (Photo by Michael Lorant).

A Real Pocket Radio -- A now pocket radio which has been developed by a British firm for the Government, but which has numerous commercial applications, has figured in the news lately. The radio is a transmitter receiver, no larger than a 20-packet of cigarettes, with a transmitting range of about half a mile. The set is carried in the pocket, the earphones appears like a deaf aid, and the microphones is concealed under the jacket lapel. The set which is being produced by Tele-Radios has been designed for use with a master set. Mr Michael Kasia, who had much to do with the development of the set, and who demonstrated it for the purpose of these pictures, said large football crowds etc could be controlled effectively. October 02, 1946.

Security Loan Quizmaster, Walter Pym, waiting for an answer to a question put to Mr. E. G. Whitlam which qualified him to take part in the next round of the Quiz on October 1. The other successful contestant, Mr. I. F. Jones, looks on. November 03, 1948.

Misc. Radio - Shows. March 23, 1953.

Exterior view of Station 2CO (Corowa), the largest Broadcasting Station in the Commonwealth, which will be opened on Wednesday next, December 16th, by Mr. H.P. Brown, Director General of Pots and Telegraphs, who will be ***** by Mr. Stuart Doyle, Chairman of Directors of the Australian Broadcasting Co. Station 2CO will operate on a wavelength of 535.7 metres, and has a power of 7½ kilowatts. It will mainly act as a Subsidiary Station for 3LO and 3AR (Melbourne), and will feed the Southern portions of N.S.W. ad Northern portions of Victoria. December 12, 1931.

Ear Phones - Head Phones - Radio. October 16, 1947.

Walkie-Talkie Aids The Rescuers - Dragging the "body" behind him, Sgt. Humphrey, in touch with his collages above over the radio, begins the long ascent, He were a special helmet to protect him from falling rock dislodged by the *****. For many years the Eastbourne police have risked their lives to rescue accident and suicide cases on the 550 ft high, dangerous Beachy Head. Now the elaborate rescue apparatus they have built up has been reinforced by "walkie-talkie" apparatus to make the almost vertical descent less dangerous. April 07, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photo).

Cast of Biggles at the recording of the 1000th episode of the popular serial. From left: Frank Waters, Walter Sullivan (Bertie), Leonard Bullen, John Ewart, James Mills (Biggles), Max Osbiston and Kevin Brennan. Serial produced the AWA Studios by J. Colin Craigen is heard nightly on 2CH at 6.0. May 01, 1953. (Photo by Gervaise Purcell ).

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Close-up of the two control positions. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Rear of the Lines Termination bay showing wiring and U-link sockets. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

Opening Canberra Radio Controls -- L to R. Mr. Cecil Mason - Columbia Pictures, Mr. J. A Ryan - Eng 2CA, Mr. Star Crich, Mr. Fred Daniels. June 06, 1938.

B.B.C. Radio. February 28, 1944.

At a British port, the famous cruiser Shropshire, which took part in the bombardment of the Italian Red *****, was handed over by the Royal Navy to the Royal Australian Navy as a gift from Britain to Australia, to replace H.M.A.S. Canberra, lost in action against the Japanese in the Solomons. A completer modern refit, in which British women workers took part, preceded the handling over. Mrs. Gentle, an electric welder, tells the BBC interviewer: "I'm making the steps safe for the Australian boys; they're grand boys". April 30, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

For $32,000 She Does The Kissing - While her husband, James, holds huge Bible, Mrs. Catherine Kreitzer, 54-year-old Camp Hill, Pa., grandmother, bestows kiss on his check after electing to take $32, 000 instead of going on for $64,000 on television quiz show here tonight. Mrs. Kreitzer, who chose the Bible for her subject, used biblical quotation on moderation as basis for turning back from the big prize. July 12, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Wins $26,000 IN Prizes -- Mrs. Dorthe (cq) Pappenfort, 29-year-old housewife, happily receives congratulations after winning $26,000 in prizes on the "Stop the Music" radio giveaway show last night. Mrs. Pappenfort is shown with her husband, Carson, and their two children, Robert William, 2, and Ranne Jeanne, 4. The American Broadcasting Company said Mrs. Pappenfort correctly identified the program's mystery melody as "Buttered Peas,". August 22, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Radio Sets - Radio. November 28, 1949. (Photo by International News Photos).

Hush Money -- Mrs. William McCormic, Lockhaven, Pa., housewife who identified ex-film actress Clara Bow as "Mrs. Hush" to win a radio contest, receives some of the $17, 000 worth of prizes from program director Ralph Edwards. Here today. She holds a diamond and rugy wristwatchk, a diamond ring and wears a fur coat. In background is a washing machine and a refrigerator. March 22, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

FM Radio For Harbor Trust Signals Cover Bay - A frequency modulation radio telephone system between Melbourne Harbour Trust vessels and ***** will begin operating in two ***** June 3, 1949.

Checking aerial equipment for the frequency modulation radio telephone. June 3, 1949.

Modern appointments at 2UW's new studio in the state shopping block to the opened tonight steel furniture has pride of place while the 4 way "mike" alows artists performing in plays to group all around the studio with out moving to face the "Mike". October 30, 1933.

For Static-Free Broadcasting - Workers adjust a new "Cloverleaf" antenna designed for frequency modulation radio transmitters by the Bell Laboratories in America. Static-free broadcasting - known as frequency modulation is being rapidly extended and developed in the U.S.A., where 500 cities of 47 State will soon be able to avail themselves of the service. Construction of new stations, coupled with improved technical advances, will bring the new service within reach of million of new listeners. Frequency modulation radio waves follow a line-of-sight path, and travel only to the horizon. July 29, 1947. (Photo by Fox).

He-Quits A-Winner - Redmond O'Hanlon, New York City policeman, and his wife, Marguerite, mother of their five children, have good reason to be Jubilant tonight. O'Hanlon holds cashier's check for $16,000 in a television studio after winning that amount on his knowledge of Shakespeare on TV quiz show. He had dilemma of attempting another question on Shakespeare to double the amount. He elected instead to take the money, explaining a "father's conservatism" won out over a scholar's egotism. June 21, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Walker Pym. November 5, 1946. (Photo by Commonwealth Loans And National Savings Organisation)

Radio (Early) - Radio. September 18, 1937.

Pedal Wireless. July 28, 1953.

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Rear view of interior from outside, bays in travelling position. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

Opening of 2UW. November 6, 1933. (Photo by S.J. Hood).

Radio (Amateur Operators-Ham) - Radio. February 20, 1948.

The Right Honourable Emanuel Shinwell, M.P., Minister of Defence in the 1950-51 Labour Government, and a former Secretary of State for War, making a recording for the BBC English Service parliamentary programme "Under Big Ben". November 04, 1955. (Photo by BBC European Service).

Misc-Radio-Early. September 2, 1935.

Beauty At Radiolympia -- Radio, Bookcase, Clock and Telephone, Miss Angela Ward, "Miss England" of 1933, demonstrating a compact ***** model by the City Accumulator Company, which will be seen at Radiolympia next week. September 24, 1934.

Narrabeen radio retailer Gill Alexander presents mantel radio to Virginia Carpenter and Tom Ford. Virginia, of Balgowlah, and Tom , of Northbridge, won a " best teeth " competition associated with State Health Week recently. Mr. Alexander has three children, none of whom have ever required dental treatment. " I have always been enthusiastic on teeth," he an annual said. He intends making the prizes an annual feature. November 8, 1954.

Behind Radio drama. July 19, 1935.

Bessie Mack, right, listens from control booth as model Helen Manning auditions with The Man I Love. March 25, 1948.

Mrs Simpson thinks its time husband Ted a hand with the wishing up, but Ted wasn't have it. May 19, 1950.

Hospital "Ham." -- In his room at the Wahroonga Sanitorium, surgical patient Phil Edwards, amateur radios crank, holds strange little parties. Guests who live as far away as 400 miles from Sydney include a blind ex- digger of World War 1, a polio victim, a completely paralysed boy and a dairy farmer from the Clarence River district. Phil twiddles the dial of his radio transmitter and is able to tune-in and hold conversations with his "ham" friends. June 16, 1950.

The Transmitting Hall at Station VPO3 Bridgetown, Barbados, B.W.I. This station is owned by Cable & Wireless (W.I.) Ltd. and transmits on 10.605 mc. November 05, 1948.

Pickles Party -- "Aye, fifty years I've been going to t'bible class, and I still do, and to church..." July 22, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press)

In Malta Sergeant John ***** of Adelaide, was the first RAAF man from the RAAF's No. 78 (fighter) Wing to be granted a licence as an amateur radio operator by the Maltese Government. His call sing is ZB100. January 21, 1955. (Photo by RAAF Official Photo).

Royal Air Force Display For Coronation Visitors -- A special flying display was given at the Kenley, Surrey, Royal Air Force station today (May 7) for the Dominion Military and Air Force contingents visiting England for the Coronation. The programme included acrobat flying, a bombing attack and demonstrations of all-round efficiency. Our photograph shows men from the Dominion Air Services interested in the radio transmitter during the display. June 12, 1937.

American Retains The Ryder CUP - "Walkie-talkie" radio sets were used to send the latest scores of the various matches, back to the club-house. America retained by Ryder Cup defeating England by 7 matches to five in the contest at Ganton, near Scarboroguh, Yorkshire. September 18, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Radio (Early) - Radio. August 20, 1942. (Photo by Radio-Press-Service).

C.R. Stanfield operator at A.W.A. at La Perouse who were constantly in touch with Southern Cross. May 16, 1935.

Timer Pupet at Melb. Boy's Hich School controls 3/4 broadcast system. May 16, 1940.

Broadcasting (Schools) - Radio. October 17, 1946.

This close-up view of one of the walls in the largest of 2UE's new suite of studios shows the curved and splayed "diffusers," with Douglas Annand's abstract murals. The studio is 38ft long, 25ft wide and 16ft high. June 06, 1952.

Mr. Wilson Headmaster Carrington Grove State School, broadcasting from wireless set. April 11, 1938.

Recording the final episode of Dad and Dave at EMI studios this week, Dad and Bill Smith had one of their famous "Brawls" for the last time. From left: Eric Scott (Bill Smith), Tom Farley (Alf Morton), Dad (Lou Vernon), and John Saul (Dave). November 13, 1953. (Photo by Polkinghorne And Stevens).

***** Walking-Stick Radio In Berlin! - ***** Alfred Mintus of Berlin, listening-in during ***** with the walking - stick wireless set ***** has invented. He pushes the stick in the ground ***** use the set. February 13, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press ).

Radio (Early) - Radio. February 25, 1931. (Photo by International News Photos).

2 Cols Radio wanted Wednesday. March 28, 1949.

Tai-Lu facing the microphone to make recordings for a new series of sound radio and TV programmes based on the book "Princess Tai-Lu," by her owner, Billy Thatcher, and Shelagh Fraser. Billy will make the noises of the other animals who are characters in the series. January 19, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Wallace Sharland ***** football commentator, who is once more at the microphone each Saturday afternoon with a graphic description of "the match of the day" Paint out lettering a microphone. April 25, 1939. (Photo by C. G. Frazer)

Bruce Rollinson. July 22, 1945.

Ear To The Ether - Listening Post ... and here is a view of the CBS listening post from the outside, looking through the big glass window. Frances Barnard and Benedict Magnes have earphones clamped to their heads as they listen to a foreign broadcast. It may be from Berlin, Rome, Tokyo or Chungking. Magnes is an expert in Arabic. Also translates German, French, Italian. Miss Barnard listens only to English broadcasts. July 5, 1942. (Photo by Herbert Scharfman, International News Photos).

Penny-Sized Microphone -- The first tube microphone to be produced was exhibited recently at an exhibition of British Radio Components, held in London, England. During the exhibition of British Radio Components held recently in London, over one hundred manufacturers displayed new developments in every aspect of sound and vision radio engineering. Amongst the new equipment shown, by Tannoy Products Ltd. was this pencil-slim Tube Microphone, the head of which, as demonstrated by Miss Sheila Marstons is no larger than a penny. The user is therefore not masked by the head and there is no cable visible, as this is carried within the stand, which is blended, with the head into one entity. The total weight of head, stand and cable is 9 pounds. "Tannoy are responsible for the sound installations in such buildings as the House of Lords and the House of Coramons, London, and those of the United Nations Organisations in Paris and New York. May 05, 1952. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

Another Big Moment For Gino - New York shoemaker Gino Parato, left, who won fame and fortune--$32,000 worth--on a television quiz program, plants a kiss on the cheek of his 92-year-old father, at Statale, Italy, Monday, as they are reunited after a 33-year separation. At right is Gino's daughter, Lorraine Joannides, who is honeymooning with Gino's party on his grand tour. September 07, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Dr.C.Galbraith (VK2 ABD) speak in the world from his bed. He has been seriously ill with heart-disease and with the help of two "Ham" friends VK2ES and VK2QI who fixed a remote control from his below to the transmitter. August 18, 1939.

Wilfrid Thomas, Australian baritone with exceptional London platform and microphone experience; also an attractive purveyor of light entertainment. Lonely women, foreigners living in England, often write asking me to play gramophone records over the BBC which will remind them of their home lands. Their new neighbors do not understand them, and so they leave them alone. Both parties are the poorer. The English women might learn how to use their meat rations more imaginatively from the strange ones, who would blossom and give at the feeling' of being wanted. The foreign ones would cure their gnawing home-sickness, which distorts reality, in enjoyment of the things this country offers. February 11, 1952.

Easy Medicine To Take: Pretty twenty three years old Val. Markham who works in a Chemist shop at Kograh (NSW) dispensed herself a pleasant dose when she won all the Cop The Lot! prizes on Bob Dyer's quiz session last night over 2ve (Tuesday 29th July). Knowing Bernard and Erwin, respectively, as the Christian names of famous Generals Montgomery and Rommel copped her the lot! July 30, 1952. (Photo by Scott Polkinghorne).

Ear Phones - Head Phones - Radio. November 18, 1948. (Photo by Advertiser Newspapers Limited).

So They Took The $64,000 And -- Marine Capt. Richard McCutchen, and his father and adviser, retired Navy Capt. John C. McCutchen hold check for $64,000-the most fabulous prize in the history of radio and television giveaway shows -- after the young officer knocked off a complicated question about a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. He had previously advanced through stages answering culinary questions until he earned the opportunity to try for the top pay-off. Show was telecast from a Manhattan studio tonight. September 13, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Physicist Otto Faust of Germany has produced a radio ***** works without electric current or batteries.The set works solely by lights falling onto a row of selenium cells (either daylight or artificial light) which generates enough electricity to power the receiver.At the back of the radio set, where the battery is usually contained, is the folding board of selenium cells. The intensity of light falling onto these cells determines the volume of sound emitted from the set. An Ordinary hand-torch is enough to power the set. January 29, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Canvey Waits For The Test - Canvey was today making hurried preparations resist the highest tide which is expected to be on Sunday, and this picture shows "walkie-talkie" control with ops room from the seriously boeached east wall of the Island. February 12, 1953.

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of station. Demolition kit in box on tailboard. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

Radio (Early) - Radio. January 1, 1938.

A soldier from Thailand, at a forward observation post in Korea, reports to his unit by radio. July 06, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Life in China: The Work of Radio Peking. -- Announcer Chang Ching-nien broadcasts in English. Radio Peking broadcasts programmes in many foreign languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Burmese, Siamese, Russian and Indonesian. July 14, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press)

Pedal Wireless Sets - Radio. July 28, 1953.

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Rear view showing part of workshop well. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Rear view of portable bays in travelling position. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

16the National Radio Exhibition ("Radiolympia") - A Four-valve Superhet Receiver moulded in two identical halves, allowing the receiver to be used in a central position in room without showing an untidy back. Even the turning scale is duplicated. Price £14. 1. 1d. (including tax) (Murphy Radio Ltd.).The 16th National Radio Exhibition ("Radiolympia"). The 16th National Radio Exhibition (Radiolympia") held at Olympia, London, has been organised by the Radio Industry Council, representing all branches of the British radio, television and electronic industries. February 09, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

BBC Mobile Control Room, for use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. General interior view. October 01, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

Pedal Wireless. November 01, 1947.

BBC Mobile Control Room -- For use in emergency to replace any studio premises which may be put out of action. Ready for use with weather proof light lock in position. February 22, 1944. (Photo by BBC).

Testifies In 'Voice' Probe - John Cocutz, a "Voice of America" official, tells investigating senators today he has been informed the man in charge of the Voice's religious broadcasts "does not believe in God." Cocutz is acting chief of Voice Propaganda broadcasts beamed at communist Romania. March 02, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Wanger's Piano On The Radio -- The NBC network recently broadcast a commentary from Bayreuth, during which M. Conrad Hasen played on the original piano of Richard Wagner. Standing up we see Dr. Max Jordan, European NBC representative. August 20, 1942. (Photo by Radio-Press- Service).

The Dowager Marchioness of Reading G.B.E. August 30, 1947.

The control panel at 2BL at 96 Market Street where in 1932 the station occupied six offices. It had a small transmitter at Coogee. February 27, 1933.

The Only Woman Radio Engineer In The World -- She is Mrs. Edward M. Munzer of Hewlett, L.I. who enjoys the distinction of being the only woman radio engineer in the world. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts institute of technology with the degree of electro chemical engineer. During the war, Mrs. Munzer took a special radio course at Hunter College, N.Y., and was granted a grade "A" license as wireless operator. She was later appointed government inspector at the deforrest radio station at Highbridge, N.Y., where she remained through the period of the war making various experiments and tests. May 3, 1923. (Photo by International News Photos).

Main Receiving Hall of Sydney Radio Centre of Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia) Ltd., La Perouse. Overseas Interception Receivers. (Locks comprise 3 complete receivers). December 11, 1939. (Photo by G.H. Hood).

ABC Rehearse Play -- Following numerous requests from English teachers, A.B.C. are to make a special broadcast of the play "She fire on the Snow" by Douglas Stewart, on Friday.The play is leaving Certificate text for students.Left to right; Nigel Lovell as Opt Scott, Margaret Christensen a the narrator, John Dushelle as Dr. Wilson and producer Leslie Rees at rehearsal today. August 24, 1955. (Photo by James Hopwood/Fairfax Media).

Sound Effect. May 02, 1952.

Radio Industry Passes Export Target -- The British Radio Industry has decided not to hold a Radio Exhibition this year in order that manufacturers may concentrate upon their export programme which is forging ahead with great success. The export target of £1m set the industry by Sir Stafford Cripps was passed in December last when equipment to the value of £1,013,162 was sold a broad. This picture was taken at the huge Electrical and Musical Industries (EMI) factory at Hayes, Middlesex, where much of the export work is carried on. In this picture the conveyer is bringing finished sets from numerous departments into the packing room. March 24, 1948.

Doctor Winner of 'Operation $64,000' - Dr. Joyce Brothers, 28-year-old psychologist, is hoisted to the shoulders of some of her "staff" of boxers after winning the final and $64,000 question on the the television program of that name here tonight with her knowledge of boxing. Left to right are: Marty Sommers, A.E.F. fighter in World War I; Tony Canzeneri, Gus Lesnevich, Dr. Brothers, Bob Olin, Mickey Walker and Eddie Eagan, former Olympic boxing champion and former New York State Athletic commissioner who ***** Dr. Brothers. December 06, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Gloria Shows Her $16,000 To Contender For $32,000 -- Gloria Lockerman, the 12-year-old Baltimore, Md., spelling champion, shows Marine Capt. Richard McCutchen, of Worthington, Ohio, checks for $15,500 for her education trust fund and one for $500 to use as she wishes after she decided not to go on of $32,000 in television quiz show "The $64,000 Question," tonight. Capt. MacCutchen reached $16,000 tonight on a five-part question on breads. He has until next week to decide if he'll do as Gloria or go on for $32,000. August 30, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Nerve Centre For Coronation T.V. The scene in the temporary central main control room with monitor screens, which will record from the various points where television cameras are in operation, The centre screen in the top row (un-named) is for checking the Quality of picture being received by viewers. A temporary main central control for television has been set up in Broadcasting House to deal with the televising of the Coronation. May 28, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

B.B.C At Bristol - March 1940 -- Children's hour rehearsal seen form the control cubicle. October 23, 1940.

School Radio Showing At British Industries Fair -- A radio receiving set, with radiogram, and microphone attachments, specially designed for use in schools will be among the exhibits shown by the Ultra Electric Co. at the British Industries Fair which opens in Birmingham and London on May 3rd.The set is made to the specification of the London Country Council as a schools receiver. Though housed in a steel cabinet, it is entirely shock-proof and passes the highest safety standards in force anywhere in the world. The set has nine valves. April 02, 1948. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Rwang Pam, M.B.E. Chief of Birom.Rwang Pam, M.B.E. Chief of Birom, broadcasting in the British Broadcasting Corporation programme, "Calling West Africa." Rwang Pam was one of a group of Nigerian native administrators who made a tour of Britain under the auspices of the British Council. While they were in England they visited Broadcasting House, London headquarters of the BBC. October 25, 1950. (Photo by British Broadcasting Corporation).

Mobile Transmitting Unit - Radio. December 27, 1951.

Radio Sets - Radio. August 29, 1947. (Photo by The National Film Board).

Something New In Radio -- One of the many new designs in radio is shown in this picture taken at Radio Olympia, the first exhibition of its kind since 1939.For the absent-minded. This radio set has an electric clock and alarm which switches on the set, or gives a musical tone warning at a required time and switches off at the ends of a programme is desired. October 08, 1941.

Race broadcasting from Mt. Lawley, Western Australia, a station operator with hastily arranged apparatus. March 7, 1938.

Pedal Wireless. January 31, 1938.

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