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A s a m a r k t o w a r d
s t h e p r o g r e s s o
f w i r e l e s s t e l e g r a p h
y i n W e s t e r n Australia, the members of
the Subiaco Radio Club are cconducting an exhibition in Kings Hall on
Friday next.
In addition to the display of wireless sets by the worlds makers, as
well as those of our own amateurs, there will be a Broadcasting
Demonstration under the capable direction of Messrs. Coxon & Wishaw.
This should prove of considerable interest to visitors, and even
the most sceptical will realise the advantages which can be derived
from wireless.
All the local traders will be exhibiting their special lines, and
everything points to a huge success for this, the first exhibition of
wireless apparatus in W.A.
"Western Wireless" October 24th 1923.
Subiaco Exhibition proves a great success.
The Kings Hall Subiaco was crowded to the doors on the evening of the
12th inst. when the Subiaco Radio Society conducted an exhibition and
Radio Concert.
The entertainment was both novel and interesting, and will be the means
of gathering into the fold many wireless enthusiasts.
In declaring the exhibition-concert open, Mr.Richardson M.L.A (Hon)
President of the society, in a happy little speech, gave a brief
outline of the history of the society since its inception just
five months ago, when a little band of amateurs assembled and formed
themselves into what is now known as the Subiaco Radio Society. Today,
said the speaker, the membership is over 60, which in itself is a good
indication of the widespread interest
which is being taken in wireless telegraphy.
The concert programme included several musical items which were
broadcast by Mr.W.E.Coxon from his home in Bulwer St, North
Perth, and they were greatly appreciated by the patrons of the show.
The exhibition embraced several sets made by local amateurs,
whilst six city traders displayed the various components which go
towards the construction of receiving sets.
Altogether the exhibition was a great success and must have been
gratifying to Secretary Congdon and his colleagues who worked
hard in preparing this novel entertainment.
FIRST RADIO CONCERT IN W.A.
On Thursday evening December 6th 1923 the first concert to be broadcast
in W.A. was held at the Lyceum Theatre, Mt.Lawley, and proved a monster
success. Organised byand for the purpose of raising funds to purchase a
set for their club, the Mt.Lawley
amateurs are to be complimented on their efforts. The audience at the
Theatre was both large and appreciative, and a varied programme was
given, among the items being two exceptionally fine selections by
McMahon's Concert Band,and ragtime by the Perth Banjo Team. Mr.Goff's
choir sang "The lost chord" and "Hallelujah" whilst Miss Gwladys Edwards
gave a fine rendition of Olivers "Yonder." Mr.Peter Roxby sang "Old pal
o'mine" and "O Solo Mio", and later, duets with
Miss Edwards. Mr.Jack Stevens' numbers were "Muleteer of Malaga"
and"When bright eyes glance." Mr.Bert Gibson was in his element with
patter and comic songs. Professor Ross prefaced the concert with a few
remarks. The transmission was in the hands of Mr.W.E.Coxon, who
is to be complimented on his success, as listeners-in have already
reported on having received the concert very clearly.
It is the intention of the Mt.Lawley members to organise another
concert at an early date.