4ZB Has Also Raised Funds For Hospital Radios

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 31, 13 January 1939, Page 5

4ZB Has Also Raised Funds For Hospital Radios

QTAFFS of the Commercial stations are earning a very favourable reputation for their charitable work. During the original "Laugh of the Week" competition conducted over 1ZB, large sums were given to charity, and from time to time various functions and concerts are held in aid of worthy organisations. Recently was announced the installation of radio equipment in the Christchurch hospital, through funds raised by 3ZB. Station 4ZB, however, has not been backward in this connection, and last month a fine radio installation was officially handed over to the Queen Mary Maternity Hospital, Dunedin. . The station staff did fine work, and once again a "Laugh of the Week" competition cantributed, with the result that after nearly £250 had been spent on the installation, a substantial amount remained to be handed over to one St. John Ambulance Association. The equipment includes 2 dual receiver with speakers in the matron’s room and nurses’ common-rooms, in addition to 28 listening points for paticnts. The bedside equipment consists of ear-phones with.a switch which enables the patient to have the choice of one, of two stations,