Hawke's Bay Notes

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 22, 14 December 1928, Page 30

Hawke's Bay Notes

UMOUR has it that a certain enterprising firm in Hastings is about to install a broadcasting outfit-just a small plant, a ten-watter to start with, and if business warrants it, its power will be increased. All that is being awaited now is the permit. If this turns out correct, it will relieve the local radio society of some worry and trouble. Some time ago, the question of a station in Hastings was thoroughly th: ued out and it was decided to get on with the job. A lot of work was done, but the financial support stayed uway, the idea was dropped, and a receiver was placed in the Hastings Hospital instead. Now that this hospital job has been completed (or at least it will be within a week or so), some members want the broadcasting station proposal brought up again, and to discuss it a meeting is being held on December 18. The news that a

local firm is getting in first, however, may alter things, for it © useless to think of two stations in the one town, especially a town the size of Hastings, THER matters which are to be discussed on the 18th, are the idea of holding a ladies’ night, and also a proposal to hold a Christmas tree for radio kiddies. These are worth considering and it is hoped ‘here will be a good attendance of members. It is a great idea to get the ladies and also the kiddies interested. HE outstanding feature of the past week was the consecration of Rey. F. A. Bennett, as first Bishop of Aotearoa. The Right Rev. the Bishop is president of the Hawke’s Bay Radio Society, and has held the position for the last two years. He takes a keen interest in radio, and as far as his new duties will allow, will continue his interest in the society and radio generally. N effort was made to have the consecration service broadcast by the Radio Broadcasting Company, but it

was found impracticable, so the society ranged with Messrs. Rees and Longley, two of its members, to install a microphone and two dynamic speakers, to cope with : : crowd outside the cathedral. This was successful. With the coming of Christmas local radio dealers report that business is looking up.