Australian Broadcasting

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 5, 16 August 1929, Page 4

Australian Broadcasting

ALTHOUGH under the conditions of. their contract the Australian Broadcasting Company can lessen the hours of transmission, they have decided to inerease them by 286 hours per annum. In this connection, too, they have established, as far as possible, a continuous programme of music from one of the stations, right through the broadcasting . hours. Duplication in the ‘transmission of market reports, news service, ete., has always been an undesirable feature, but under the new regime there is to be a change. Where repetition. must occur, the announcement will be made in progressive form, bringing the information given right up to the moment. 3 The music system as set out leave nothing to be desired, for both the classical and popular taste are catered for. Recitals by symphony orchestras will be a feature, in which the leading instrumentalists. of Sydney and Melbourne will take part, and steps have been taken to secure the co-operation of the Conservatorium. . Comprehensive arrangements have been, undertaken in connection with church services, and it is the intention of the directors that Sunday night ghall be the big night of the week, as on that night more people are interest: ed listeners than on any other. Indeed, the new regime has set forth a system which caters’ for all tastes, and no doubt: their intention to provide bigger, better, and brighter resi grammes will meet with the heartie approval of Australia’s listeners. : anrrre = -_ —