John Batten On Transfer To 2ZB

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 34, 3 February 1939, Page 3

John Batten On Transfer To 2ZB

EWS of interest from 2ZB ineludes an announcement of the temporary transfer to the station of John Batten, of 1ZB. No stranger to Wellington radio audiences, John, for the past year has been attached to the announcing staff of 1ZB, where he conducted a daily film session and attracted an average of nearly 300 letters weekly. On the plan that "a change of work is as good as a rest," he is now being heara in the morning and early afternoon at 2ZB, and last week was respuisible for a neatly arranged interview with Miss Inga McLennan, just returned from a tour abroad. Another session that has achieved quick popularity is "The Woman’s Forum," conducted by Mrs. Muriel Lewis at 411.15 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, in which interesting New Zealand women and overseas visitors discuss topics of the moment, Bright

spot for listeners last week was an expertly handied analysis of the reasons why fencing is one of the best of all exercises for women, from the skilled Wellington instructor, Miss Barbara Gillespie, whose part in the progress of this ancient sport in the Wellington province has been considerable. The midday broadcasts, "Voices of Industry," continue to attract interest, and have already widened Wellington's knowledge of the capital city’s extensive manufacturing plants. Another alnouncement of interest to a sizable block of listeners is that in future the drawing of the Hammond and McArthur Art Unions will be relayed nationally on the ZB chain. First broadcast was held on Monday last at 5 p.m., which has been fixed as the regular time for the broadcasts.