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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 18, 13 November 1931, Page 5

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Our Broadcasting Stations EN the Legislative Council on Friday, during the debate on the Broadcasting Bill, the Hon. G. J. Garland stated that the Broadcasting Company had allowed its equipment to deteriorate. This, Mr. A. R. Harris, general manager of the Broadcasting Company, says, is quite contrary to fact, as the company has made a practice of keeping the whole of its equipment and plant in studios and transmitting departments alike, absolutely up to date all the time. The equipment of all stations is now as efficient as it can possibly be, and the appointments of the studios are in keeping with the best practice of broadcasting in any part of the world. In regard to the above, Mr. Harris sent the following telegram to the Hon. Mr. Garland :- "You are reported by Press. Association as having stated before Legislative Council yesterday that Broadcasting Company has allowed its equipment to deteriorate. As this is absolutely contrary to fact, we assume you have been misreported and ask you in fairness either to have corrected or to substantiate such statement,. Fullest access to our stations will be given you or your representatives at any