BROADCASTING.
CONTRACT FOR DOMINION
SERVICE
Wellington, July 22.
Conditions of the contract between the Government and a broadcasting syndicate for a regular and efficient broadcasting service throughout the Dominion were announced to-day by Sir James Parr. He said he was satislied the Government had secured a good contract. There were stringent powers of control, and if the company failed in any essential to adhere to the agreement, the Government had power to terminate the bargain. The agreement is between the Government and William Goodfellow, of Hamilton, and A. R. Harris, of Christchurch, as trustees for the Broadcasting Company. They undertake to erect radio and telephone stations at Auckland, and Christchurch within six months and when they are in operation, they must if requested, erect stations at Wellington and Dunedin. At the end of iive years, if the agreement is not renewed the Crown will purchase the plant.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2913, 23 July 1925, Page 3
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147BROADCASTING. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2913, 23 July 1925, Page 3
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