ON THE AIR

Southland Times, Issue 20202, 13 June 1927, Page 5

ON THE AIR

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME. AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STATIONS. The following programmes will be broadcast to-day:— IYA AUCKLAND. Silent day. 4YA DUNEDIN. Silent day. 2YK WELLINGTON. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., Studio concert and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret. 7.45 p.m., ; Market Reports and announcements. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Studio concert and relay of Paramount Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Mr Robert R. Caulton. 2FC SYDNEY. 7.45, Programme announcements. 7.50, Mr Alex. Whitson, baritone (a/ “Allah” (Willebyl, (b) “Song of Triumph” (Anderson). 8.0, “Big Ben’ from the King’s Hall, Sydney—A public debate arranged by the Sydney School of Arts Debating Club, which is the oldest institute of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It was founded in 1844, and through its ranks have graduated a large number of our public men. Of these, the following may be mentioned:— The Rt. Hon. Sir George Reid, the Rt. Hon. Sir Edmund Barton, the Rt. Hon. W, M. Hughes, the Rt. Hon. R. E. O’Connor (second Puisne Judge, High Court of Australia), Sir William McMillan and the Hon. W. A. Holman. The subject for discussion thisevening is—“ That Party Government is the best means yet devised for carrying on the business of the State.” 8.2, Chairman’s remarks. 8.5, The Rt. Hon. W. H. Hughes will affirm. 8.30, Mr J. S. Stanton will oppose the motion. 9.0, The Hon. W. A. Holman will speak to the motion. 9.30, Mr V. T. Kieley will oppose. Note: After crossing back to the studio at 10 o’clock Mr Hughes will sum up at 10.15, but as there will be no decision as to the result of the debate, the transmission will cease at 10 p.m. 10.0, “Big Ben” from the Studio— The 2FC Dance Band (conductor, Mr Eric Pearse). 10.8, Mr Alex. Whitson, baritone—(a) “Gipsy Love Song” (Herbert), (b) “Friend” (Davies). 10.16, The 2FC Dance Band. 10.26, Miss Maida Jones, soubrette. 10.30, The 2FC Dance Band. 10.40, Miss Maida Jones, soubrette. 10.48, The 2FC Studio Dance Band. 10.56, Miss Maida Jones, soubrette. 11.0, “Big Ben,” Late news and announcements. 11.2, The 2FC Dance Band in popular numbers until 11.15 p.m. 11.15, National Anthem. Close down. 2BL SYDNEY. 8 p.m., G.P.O. Clock and Chimes; Broadcasters Topical Chorus. 8.3, Newtown Band Broadcast from Industrial Hall, Newtown. 8.23, Walter George’s Smart Set Show. 9.23, Broadcasters All-Sports Expert will talk on General Sporting. 9.28, Newtown Band. 9.58, Weather Report and Forecast by courtesy of Mr C. J. Mares, Government Meteorologist. 10.0, G.P.O. Clock and Chimes; Resume of following day’s programme. 10.5, Mr Leonard Mars (basso). 10.12, Mr Raimund Pechotsh (violinist). 10.32, Mdlle. Jessica (soprano). 10.39, News items by courtesy of The Sun newspapers. 10.46, Mr Leonard Mars. 10.53, Mdlle. Jessica. 11.0, G.P.O. Clock and Chimes; National Anthem.