Broadcast From Mariposa

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 34, 4 March 1932, Page 12

Broadcast From Mariposa

‘Enterprise of "B" Station TA DESCRIPTION of the Matson liner Mariposa, which made its maiden trip to Auckland on February 20, was successfully relayed from the steamer by the Auckland B station, 1ZR. It is understood the broadcast was the first of its kind in New Zealand, and 1ZR 4s to be congratulated upon its enterprise. The microphone was installed in one of the luxurious dance saloons, and the announcer, Mr. W. Hindman, who had previously inspected the vessel from top to bottom, gave a splendid description. Rain caused some delay ir the laying of the relay wires, but the broadcast was carried out without a hitch. The noise of a nearby crane on the wharf and the babel of voices in the saloon were heard over the’ air, but did not mar reception.