TALKS ON DOMINIONS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1935, Page 11

TALKS ON DOMINIONS

GREATER 8.8. C. ENTERPRISE. INVITATION GIVEN TO VISITORS. Descriptive ‘'talks" on the Subject of every-day life in Empire countries are becoming increasingly popular with the British Broadcasting Corporation, but those in charge now want the stories to be told by persons from overseas who are engaged in the phases of 6very-day life described. The High Commissioner for New Zealand at London, Sir James Parr, has been consulted on the subject by the 8.8. C. director, and he has suggested that, as far as New Zealand is concerned, a notice should be placed on the notice boards of vessels carrying Dominion passengers to England inviting anyone interested, particularly those engaged in farming, to make application for engagement for a ‘‘talk.’’

This is to be done with the co-operation of shipping companies, and applicants will be invited to communicate with an officer at New Zealand House appointed by the High Commissioner, who will explain what is required and then report to the High Commissioner. It should be noted the number of "talks” concerning any one Dominion must be limited, and only persons with some aptitude and knowledge can be given opportunit; for speaking on the air. Any discourse must first be written and submitted.