PERFORMING RIGHTS
AN IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.15 p.m.) London, October 4. The Appeal Court held that the reproduction of music means by wireless and .loud speakers in hotels and cafes. Infringement of the copyright affects over 80,000 establishments. The trade contemplates an appeal to the House of Lords. The Performing Rights Society recently proposed a sliding scale of license fees ranging up to £25. The highest fees would be payable by cafes using wireless for dancing, the total involved being £50,000 annually.
LEGAL DIFFICULTIES POSITION IN AUSTRALIA. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.55 p.m.) Canberra, October 4. It is understood that the Federal Government does not intend to give effect to the suggestions of the recent Royal Commission on performing rights. Mr J. G. Latham, the AttorneyGeneral, informed a questioner in the House of Representatives that the Commission’s recommendations raised difficult legal and practical questions, consequently the Government was endeavouring to bring about an agreement between the parties concerned, the Australian Performing Rights Association and the Broadcasting companies and the various musical organizations, respecting copyrights.
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Southland Times, Issue 22139, 6 October 1933, Page 7
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