PRINCE OF WALES.
VISIT TO WIRELESS STATION. (British Official Wireless.) Reoeived 12.30 p.m. RUGBY. Aug. 29. The Prince of Wales to-day visited the Government super-power wireless station at Rugby, which is capable of communicating with any part of the globe, and which serves, inter alia, for world-wide broadcasting of British official news services and telephonic service to America. He arrived at the station unexpectedly, accompanied by his brother, the Duke of Gloucester. They made an inspection of all departments showing a keen interest in the apparatus and the transmission of messages. The prince was taken up one of the SOO-foot masts in an electric lift and on the platform on top remained a considerable time, enjoying the excellent view. A strong wind was blowing and the mast ; which, is designed to withstand a) wind pressure of 140 miles pe.r hour, nevertheless, swayed appreciably. The prince experssed delight with his experience.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 August 1928, Page 9
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150PRINCE OF WALES. Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 August 1928, Page 9
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