AUCKLAND BROADCASTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 21049, 7 December 1931, Page 14

AUCKLAND BROADCASTS.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMMES. ATTRACTIONS FOR THE WEEK. The following aro features of the programmes from IYA for the week commencing to-day:— To-day.—B p.m., relay of wrestling from Town Ilall. To-morrow.—Noon," relay of civic reception to Mr. "Wizard" Smith; 7.30 p.m., W.E.A. lecture on "International Problems: Russia, part 2," by the Rev. W. G. Monckton; "international" programme; talk on "Electric Experiences Around the World," by Mr. J. J. Thomas. Wednesday.—7.4o p.m., Address on "Maori Poetry," by Mr. E. H. Nepia; 8, presentation by the IYA Choir and Orchestra of "The Messiah." Thursday.—l2.3o p.m., service from St. Matthew's Church; 3.15, "homo science" talk; 7.40, talk on "Deep-sea Fishing," by Dr. T. 11. Pettit; 8, relay, of Bohemian Orchestra's concert. Friday.—7.3o p.m., sports talk; 8, concert programme. Saturday. "Gladioli," by Sir. G. D. lluttcr; 8, relay of Municipal Choir. Sunday.—7 p.m., service from Church of Christ; studio programme, programmes from IZR. To-day.—ll.ls a.m., "Titbits," by "Maorilander"; 7.30 p.m., talk on "Olympic Games," by Mr. A. Ross. Tomorrow. —10.45 a.m., Auckland Tramway Stale Choir (leader Mr. Duncan Black) ;"1.30 p.m., relay of descriptive lour of local boot and shoo factory; 7.15, lecture on "Antiviviscction," by Mr. M. Walker; 7,50, talk on "Radio," by "Stenode." Wednesday.—ll.ls a.m., "Feminine Interests," by "Karcre"; 7.5 p.m., talk on "Motoring," by Mr. R. Talbot. Thursday.—ll.ls a.m., address on "Wages for Wives," by Mrs. M. P.. Soljak • 7.15 p.m., lecture on "Scientific Research," by Mr. F. R. Field; 8.30, lecturerecital on "Grcig," by Miss Alice Law. Friday.—ll.ls a.m., talk by Mrs. H. Dyson; 7.5 p.m., sports talk; 7.30, community singing; 9, lecture-recital on "Christmas Music," by Mr. E. Parker.' Saturday.—7.ls p.m., lecture on "Cage Birds," by Mr. W. A. Moore; 7.30, "Territorial" talk, relay of Civic Wintergarden Orchestra. Sunday.—9 a.m., children's session; 9.45, church service; 6.30 p.m., children's church service; 7, relay of Revival Fire service. SYDNEY PROGRAMMES. Thursday Evening.—-2FC: 10, community singing. 2BL: 10. A.B.C. Military Band. To-morrow.—2FG : 10, radio danco night. 2BL: 10, orchestral and vocal programme Wednesday.—2FC: 10, Goulburn Choral and Operatic Society. 2BL : 10. "Christmas Meeting of the Smith Family." Thursday.—2FC: 10. Sydney Madrigal Society and Musical Association of New South Wales. 2BL: 10, concert programme. ADVISORY COUNCIL. AUCKLAND NOMINATIONS. LISTENERS' LEAGUE MEETING. The following nominations for membership on the New Zealand Broadcasting Advisory Council were selected by ballot at a meeting of the Auckland Listeners' League on Thursday:—Messrs. A. I>. Chappcll, I. Meltzcr, T. .1. Garland, If. B. Arthur and Dr. G. de Clivo Lowe. Mr. A. C. Jacobs, president of the league, presided over an attendance of 80, about 60 of whom, being members, were entitled to vote. It was stated that tlio league, which had been formed several years ago, was not defunct, but had been carried on as a small executive body which called meetings of listeners when the necessity arose. It had formerly had a membership of 1500. 'J be league had carried on during the past three years on a levy of Is a member. A motion was passed expressing appreciation of the efforts of the former Postmaster-General, Mr. .T. B. Donald, and other members of Parliament in securing the passage of the Broadcasting Bill. Appreciative re+crenco was made to the services of B stations and to the work of the officials at IYA. A meeting of the league will be held on Thursday to elect officers and discuss general matters. Tlio council will consist of eight, five representing the North Island and tlnee the South Island. The members will hold ollico for threo years. Nominations will close next Thursday. The Broadcasting Act provides that tho members of the council should be appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of tho Postmaster-General. 'I lie personnel of tho Control Board, which will consist of three members, is expected to be announced this week. T1 {A NST A SMAN ST A T lONS. RECEPTION IN AUCKLAND. Tli„ following (aide, compiler! liv Mr. If lArthur, of lJemuera, shows the relative signal strength at which the main Australian stations were received at 10 p.m. for the week ended Saturday: Signal SI rent'.Hi. Slalion. (Maximum lt-10.) 2FC, Sydney 1 tO<!, Hi ishaiio "HI;, Sydney '» 'JN(!, Newcastle .. .. • • ■IKK, Hnrklminplon .. . . •> :t.\ Kj Melbourne. :tLO, Melbourne ] fiC'ly, Adelaide •; 7/ib, 'Jlobar - OVVF, Perth x BKOADCASTINfJ OF PLAYS. COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS. The following resolution has been passed by the IYA Musical, Dramatic and Sports Advisory Committee:—'! The committee regrets that the broadcasting of copyright plays is still disallowed. Ibis embaigo limits the choice of producers to local efforts, old or inferior plays, and has debarred from the air the carefully-cast and smoothly-rehearsed work of local dramatic societies. The result, is to decrease considerably I lie pleasure and entertainment to bo derived front the broadcasting of plays. The public is crying out for modern plays, dealing with problems, events and humour of tho day. " The committee therefore urges that the question of copyright restrictions be treated as of extreme urgency, and trusts that the controlling authorities will leave no stone unturned, even if it involves making reasonable concessions, to reach a _ satisfactory compromise. Any information as to past negotiations or difficulties will be welcomed by 1 he committee. Copies of the resolution have been sent, to the present company and to tho new controlling authorities.