Of Topical Interest

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 36, 20 March 1931, Page 9

Of Topical Interest

"THERE is still far too much electrieal interference on wavelengths shorter than about 300 metres, in the Mount Victoria area of Wellington. One particular bugbear listeners in that area are complaining about is a regular pulsating noise e- though it emanated from some electrical motor. One experienced electrician suggests it comes from an electrical pumping plant. "THE question has been asked "Switch" whether: the racing bodies in Australia permit a running description of the races to be relayed by the broadcast stations. . The interrogator adds that certain New Zealand dailies have published news to the effect that the racing clubs in Australia bar broadcasting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Running descriptions of the races at all the principal meetings are put on the air by the broadcast stations. Mr. Bric Welch describes the running at all the Melbourne meetngs.