1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 19, 20 November 1931, Page 5

1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee

THe 1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee met on November 6, My. A. B. Chappell (representing the Dickens Fellowship) presiding. ‘There were present Miss J. Parker (Auckland Piano Students’. Association), Messrs. EB. B, Herm (Leys Institute). BH. D. Robbins (University Students’ Association), W. Coltman (Royal Auckland Choir), IF. M. Price (Aeolian Orchestra), W. H. Graham (Grafton Shakespearean Dramatic Club), J. F. Montague (Auckland Comedy Players), HB. Blair (Workers’ BEducational Association), C. B. Plummer (Auckland Choral Society and Auckland Amateur Operatic Society), V. Trask (Athenian Club), F. L, Armitage (Littl¢ Theatre Society), ©. Tucker (Auckland Radio Dealers’ Association), O. Jensen (Auckland Society of Musicians), L. E. Lambert (Bohemian Orchestra)., H. C. Trim and. L. ©. Barnes. An apology for absence was received from Miss Bertram. Referring to the passing of the Broadcasting Bill, the chairman said: "Whatever our personal opinion may be we have always taken the view that the question of policy of control should not be a matter for this committee, and so we have taken no action in this matter. The introduction of this new phase will not affect us probably as a committee, but it brings to an end an arrangement between the company and the committee. The advisory committees were the idea of the company, and there was a representative of the company at the very \first gathering here. It took shape and proceeded with work, consequently the company’s pending withdrawal means this committee, if continuing, will be in contact with another body of control. In view of the facts as I know them I think it quite right that we should put on record some expression of our appreciation of the company’s action in setting up the committee and fostering the co-opera-tion it has." The chairman moved and Mr. Plummer seconded. Mr. Tucker said he had fought hard for board control, but supported the motion. The committee had done excellent work, and he felt that it would possibly be extended under the new control. There was a certain amount of sadness in breaking away from the old control, but the future of broadcasting was very great, and it was principle that he had been forced to%take up the issue against the company. The motion was carried unanimously In connection with the proposed subsidy to sports bodies the committee agreed that the matter be held over pending consideration by the incoming controlling authority. The station manager’s report on programmes was received, discussed and approved. °