Auckland Notes

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 25, 3 January 1930, Page 12

Auckland Notes

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A PARTY of 1YA artists recently gave a most successful concert at’ Thames on behalf of the ThamesHauraki Cricket Association. There was a large attendance, many of the audience being interested to see what the artists they knew by voice looked like in the flesh, and as a result tle ericket association benefitted to the extent of £30: .The broadcasters received many thanks for their kindly effort. ON the occasion of the opening of the magnificent new Civic Theatre, Auckland, on December 20, six loudspeakers were placed outside the theatre to enable the large crowds’ assembled on the. street to hear the speeches of the. opening function. Those who were unable to gain admittance greatly appreciated this service. ‘ LocaL reception of Australian stations has not been very satisfactory lately, being weak even on powerful sets. Some listeners report getting 2YA with extreme volume and clarity during the last fortnight. RAvP10 dealers in Auckland’ have , greatly appreciated the extended hours of broadcasting during the ‘week. The majority of them state that Christmas business has been good. .Receiving sets and parts seem to be growing in popularity as Christmas gifts, particularly for children who plead fer crystal sets from Santa Claus!