Auckland Notes

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 31, 13 February 1931, Page 17

Auckland Notes

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GTATION 1YA was on the air till mid- : night on Tuesday, February 38, making announcements in regard to the earthquake disaster, and on. Wednesday the closing down was similariy postponed. On both Wednesday and Thursday the station came on the air. at about.10 a.m. to make announcements, and programmes were interrupted throughout the day as. fresh news came to hand. "THE station was besieged by peopie in search of news and desiring messages broadcast. Whenever the required news was available it was will--ingly given, but no announcements were made unless they were official, as the broadcasting of mere rumours might have caused considerable harm. Thé station was unable to accede to re quests for the transmission of messages, although hundreds of people, both by phone and by personal calis at the station, clamoured to have messages broadcast. Some were most inconsiderate in their requests. ttle good could have been done by transmitting these messages, as the chances of them ever reaching those for whom they were intended were very remote, and no replies could have been obtained. ‘Telegraphic communication was open between Auckland and the stricken area after 9 p.m, on Wednesday, but many people would: not believe this when s0 informed by 1YA.