Radio in Australia
Proposal for a National Board T is reported from Canberra that the Commonwealth Government has decided to place broadcasting under the control of a national board with wide powers similar to those in Great Britain, where radio is controlled by the British Broadcasting Corporation. The existing contract with the Australian Broadcasting Company expires in June next, and in line with the above report a renewal is not contemplated. ‘Private advice reports that the board will consist of five members, but their personnel has not yet been decided. Legislation will, of course, require to ‘be introduced to give effect to the pro‘posal of Cabinet. It is undertood that he provision of a national orchestra is a part of the scheme.
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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 17, 6 November 1931, Page 5
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122Radio in Australia Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 17, 6 November 1931, Page 5
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