(VK6)Bulletin ?1930-            Q
The pre-WW2 amateur had a wide variety of journals & magazines for his perusal - many more than a present-day reader might imagine. Well  over 250 appeared at one time or another during the inter-war period.
The first magazine published in Australia and the second in the then British Emire devoted entirely to Amateur Radio was produced originally by QRTL, which later became part of the ARTL. Vol.1 No.1 was printed in July 1927, the final publication in Noivember 1931 - a life-span of 4 yrs 6 months.
QTC was the brainchild of Leo J. Feenaghty OA4LJ who remained the Editor throughout its existance. The magazine first reported on 4th Division activities only, then happenings from all divisions & finally became the official organ of the WIA.
QTC was a monthly edition, 12-15 foolscap-sized pages, typed & duplicated. As the WIA progressed under its new-found unity a more professional newsletter was desired-especially one that could include photographs- so, reluctantly, the popular "QTC" was discontinued.
GM 20.6.29
Letter from QTC. - as Mr. Turnbull was handling it in this State, no action was taken.
Mr. Turnbull gave Notice  that at the next meeting he would move that :-
Annual Subscription Fee for Members & Associates be 10/6d.
- and 14.7.29 Mr. Turnbulls motion" that fees for all grades be 10/6d." was carried unanimously.
At the Council Meeting of March 6th 1930, it was decided that : The President make an announcement re QTC at the next meeting, and INSERT A PARAGRAPH IN "THE BULLETIN"
C.M. May 1st 1930  Mr.Squires appointed District reporter for QTC
 - Mr. Colin Grant (VK4JG) from Brisbane was given a hearty welcome. He carried messages from other states to WA which were greatly appreciated. Mr.Turor, in thanking him for his information, stated there was nothing like a visitor to bring the bodies closer together. We were in the dark to a great extent as to what was happening in the East, but after hearing Mr.Grant we realised what a big movement the WIA was & the huge volume of work entailed in publishing QTC He assured Mr. Grant that the WA Division would give every assistance possible in the furtherance of QTC.
- The following week (8/5/30) Mr. Grant addressed the General Meeting - explaining  the objects of QTC and giving interesting information as to the position of the WIA in the East.
And at the General Meeting on July 4th, it was decided "that The WA Division subscribe to QTC.
There then followed the Annual General Meeting:
- Bulletin : Messrs. Goldsmith, Owen, Woodley & Seabrook. (The President Mr. Goldsmith & Secretary AE Stevens to be ex officio members of all committees.)
JULY 31st 1930  - Council Meeting.
The committee reported that arrangements for a HAMFEST were in hand, the idea met with the approval of the Council.
At the Committee meeting of November 10th 1930, that articles for Associates and Members be invited for inclusion in the "BULLETIN"
GM 27th November - In reference to correspondence re QTC  Mr. Wilson moved that it be incumbent on all members & associates to subscribe to QTC, & that as from January next, the cost of subscription to be included in the Membership fee.
- The motion lapsed. It was decided to pass the letter on to
January 1931 - IT WAS MOVED THAT THE INSTITUTE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CALLBOOK
  FOR VK6WI.
At February's Committee Meeting (5th) "That we fall in with the recommendations of QTC Correspondent  Mr. Squires to arrange for "Personalities" and official reports to be supplied to him by the Secretary.
And at the GM (19th Feb) Mr.AE  Stevens moved that a list of those in this State subscribing to QTC be secured from the Editor in order that the Institute might honour its undertaking that all Transmitters would subscribe to this journal., the amount of subscription to the paper be added to the annual Institute Subscription Rate.
(Was this another attempt to resurrect a motion already lapsed? or was it the result of "The letter having been passed on to        ?)
And in March 1931, a letter was received from Federal Secretary inviting the Secretarys of TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT SECTIONS to forward articles to QTC.
July 2nd CM  
"QTC" Discussion of the position of QTC subs came up, J.Squires gave notice of motion that in order to make subscription of QTC compulsory, that  subs would need to be adjusted to 17/6d.
And C.Brown moved that the matter of getting "The Bulletin" printed be left in 6FG's hands.
GM August 20th
 - President explained that Council had decided not to send a delegate to the Convention this year,. 3BY our proxy in the past was written to but unfortunately was not going to the Convention. The President had received a telegram from Major Feenaghty VK4 representing QTC offering to proxy for VK6 - the offer was accepted.
At General Meeting of 19.11.31 The report of the recent Convention was read in part. It was moved that after having been dealt with by council, that it be bound & placed in the library for use by members (but not to be removed or taken away )
6BN proposed/seconded by 6FG that a letter be sent to Federal Headquarters with copies to all divisional secretaries, suggesting a presentatioin be made to Mr. Feenaghty for the work he had done with regard to QTC, and asking their views on the matter.
3.12.31. CM - Letter from Feenaghty (our proxy at the last Convention) stating that he had paid his fares, which ammounted to ¦10,  from the QTC fund and suggested we might  consider payment of the whole of his expenses.  It was agreed to allow ¦5 to reimburse QTC,and ¦5 toward personal expenses.
3.9.31. Committee Meeting. Correspondence from R.W.Muir of Wagin signified that he was not joining for the following year as The Institute had done nothing for him except posting Bulkletins.
It was decided to write explaining that we were under the impression that member  VK6FM was giving all the help he needed, and that Mr.Butterfield was taking notes at our Theory Class & posting them to him.
At the committee meeting of October 1st 1931 "6FG gave a report of the work done on "The Bulletin" and suggested we cater for advertising. It was decided to interview Mr. Bates to see if he would take the position of Advertising Manager.
CM 5.11.31  It was decided to leave the matter of advertising in the hands of the Editor.
And at a special Committee Meeting on 23.11.31,  attended by 6MN, 6FO, 6FT, 6FG, 6BN, 6HF & Mr. Bates:-
It was moved by 6FG "That Council put The Bulletin out for Public Sale and that they  cater for advertising at a charge to be arranged by the Editor, & that the literary policy be to carry on as at present with the addition of such BCL items as can be obtained.
The matter of publication was to be left in the hands of Mr. Bates who stated he had made arrangements with Alberts, Norwoods, Palace Book Shop, & Miss White for sale-&-return of copies at 4/- a dozen.
Mr. Bates was appointed business manager of The Bulletin, with power to collect monies & give receipts, at a commission of 15% on advertisements, & all monies collected to  be handed over at least monthly to the Treasurer.
The Editor was empowered to spend up to ¦2 for advertising The Bulletin.
CM 3.12.31. 6RX agreed to post Bulletins to members of the Institute.
And in Feb 32 (CM 4.2.32.) Mr. Bates read the Bulletin report. He was empowered to dispose of the whole of copies on hand to best advantage, the whole matter to be reviewed in 2 months.
At CM March 3rd 32, it was moved that/by the Editor of the Bulletin reduce size as he thinks fit, in order to reduce costs as much as possible.
GM 17.3.32  VK6FG gave report of Bulletin
CM 7.4.32.  Report on Bulletin. but, moved 6BN, sec. EW Stevens that the present form of the Bulletin be discontinued. 6FG & 6MN to take the matter in hand of negotiating with the Perth Typewriter Co. & others, with a view of having a reduced Bulletin published.
And that a record of  appreciation of the work done on the Bulletin by the Editor 6FG & the Advertising Manager Mr. Bates.
And at the Committe Meeting a week later (14.4.32)  6FG gave his report . Moved by EW Stevens that we accept Perth Typewriter Co tender to supply 250 copies of 12 pages for ¦2.2.6d  It was decided that the rates for advertising be :
      10/- Full page, 5/- Half page, 3/- an inch.
6FG reported he is unable to carry on with the Bulletin & suggests we get someone to  take over responsibility, he would give a hand.
GM  21.4.32 6FG reported on Bulletin and regretted he had to resign as Editor.
- 6AG suggested a committee of 2 or 3 to take over The Bulletin, Editor, Advertising Manager & Publisher.
Nominations were called for Editor - 6RL, 6SA, 6AC & 6AG nominated. 6AG withdrew. Resulting ballot - VK6SA was elected Editor.
At CM 2.6.32 (by this time moved to Amateur Sports Club)
 bill for ¦6.0.8d  to Patersons Printing Co. for printing "Bulletin" Covers.
L.Bates (Mr.?) outlined a proposal from Paterson's re printing of Bulletin. Deferred to incoming council for consideration.
Moved 6RA as recommended to Bulletin Manager that all future typed advertisements be accepted at a rate of at least 5/- per page.
AGM  June 16th 1932.
- 6FT moved that a notice be inserted in the Bulletin advertising that a complete list of VK Calls is available from the Chief Inspector(Wireless) for the sum of 2/- per year.
6BN moved that alterations, deletions, additions etc. to the list of VK6 Calls be published in The Bulletin.
6FG that a letter of appreciation of his services as Secretary be sent 6HF  and that same be included in The Bulletin.
CM 30th June 6SA again appointed Editor of "The Bulletin".
GM July 21- Correspondence NZART re "Breakin."
     - Federal Secretary re "Radio Monthly"
GM August 18th 1932
Correspondence included:
Patersons Printing Co. re printing of Bulletin. - the offer to print  an 8 page Bulletin for ¦2.2.6d be accepted under conditions stated in their letter.
6FG added that an additional proviso be included that either party to give 3 months notice of termination of contract.
CM October 14th  Perth Typewriter Co.  Sept. Bull.
2.2.6d.
            Patersons
      (Oct. Bull)
2.2.6d.
BITED).
Outside the five mile radius, and within a radius of 50 miles from a Government or commercial station all types of transmitters, except those of the "plain aerial" type will be permitted, but power limited to 20 watts.  Outside the 50 mile radius any type of transmitter, of which the power does not exceed 250 watts, will be licenced.
An applicant will be required to show that he is a bona-fide experimenter, and will be required to furnish particulars of the experiments he proposes to carry out. Applicants must also show that they have sufficient technical knowledge and operating ability to work their transmitters without causing interference with other stations, and if required to do so by the controller of wireless, must sit for an examination to demonstrate their knowledge.
A fee of 5/- will be charged for this examination.
Receiving licences are reduced to 10/-, and Transmitting & Receiving ¦1. Applicants under 21 years must be guaranteed by a responsible person.  Applicants for permission to use valve receivers must produce a certificate from a responsible officer of a wireless club, or a postmaster, showing that they can receive Morse at 12 words per minute.
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