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Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 31, 13 February 1931, Page 23

WHEN CHAOS REIGNED From' Tuesday, noon, and then throughout the afternoon, rumours began to circulate about the Hawke' $ Bay disastera Report had it that all telephone and telegraph inos were dowrn: Consequently, communication was completely cut off;' but then the report came from the HMS: Veronica, and Radio, the wonder of the age, came into its owne With its assistance the outside world was made 'familiar with the tragedy: Following upon information given Over the airg food, medical and surgical supplies, and the necessary man-power required, were rushed through 8o that the sufferinge of the injured and stricken population could be alleviated: Broadcasting stations and amateur transmitters gave oul bulletjns for hours on end; magnificently assisting in remedial work: Every set-owner was_ made familiar with the latest reports from the devastated country, and in many cases their minds were put at ease} thus the value and necessity of having 2 Radio Receiver in the home Wab most effectively demonstrated: Quite apart from its use in times of emergency, a Gulbransen "Champion' could be the means of enabling you to secure endless hours of enjoyment: With triple screen-grid, you can journey with 'it through thousands of miles of space and hear concerts; etc-, broad- casting from every part of the world: Good; clear reception of radio programmes is one of the most important_ points about this new Gulbrangen, and with perfected tone control; tone at any reasone able volume; to suit your own particular taste; is an outetanding feature of this Radio Receiving Set: You should see and hear this new Gulbransen; which i8 housed in a walnut cabinet of the latest design, before selecting a_ Radio. Call on any Gulbransen dealer and hear it in comparison with other Radios, or you can arrange a demonstration in your own home with no obligation to buy, of coursea The 1931 Gulbransen 14 CHAMPION" THE (MINUHT" ARMCHAIE MODEL New Zealand Distributors 8 K. W. CLARKE LTD: 182 WAKEFIELD STREET WELLINGTON