RADIO
WEEK-END PROGRAMMES ALL STATIONS WORKING. SOME INTERESTING ITEMS SATURDAY IYA. AUCKLAND. (333 Metres). 3.0 p.m.: Afternoon session—Selected studio items. 4.0: Literary selection by the announcer. 4.30: Ct>se down. 6.0: Children’s session—Cinderella. 7.15: News and sports results. 8.0: Chimes. 8.1 : Relay of orchestral overture from Strand Picture Theatre, under the conductorship of Eve Bentley. 8.16: Chorus—Lyric Quartet, “Grand Bridal Chorus.” 8.21: Humour—Mr Alan McElwain, some merry moments. 8.26: Tenor solo—Mr Herbert Richards, “An Old-Fashioned Town.” 8.30: Vocal quartet—Lyric Quartet, “Night Winds Flow.” 8.34 : Soprano solo—Miss Alma McGruer, “Break o’ Day.” 8.39: Vocal quartet—Lyric Quartet, “The Amorous Nigger.” 8.44: Vocal duet —Miss A. McGruer and Mr A. Ripley, “Sympathy.” 8.48: Relay of orchestral interlude from Strand Theatre. 8.58: Weather forecast. 9.0: Vocal quartet—Lyric Quartet, “Reveries.” 9.5: Bass solo—Mr E. Thomas, “I Did Not Know.” 9.10: Grand chorus—Lyric Quartet, “Wedding March.” 9.15: Relay of dance music by “The Internationals,” under the conductorship of Mr Clyde Howley, from Dixieland Cabaret. 11.0: Close down. 2YA, WELLINGTON. (420 Metres). 3 p.m.: Chimes of the G.P.O. clock. 3.1: Selected gramophone items. 5.0: Close down. 0.0: Children’s session—Aunts Gwen and Dot. 7.0: News session, market reports and sports results. 8.0: Chimes of the G.P.O. clock. 8.1: Overture—“ The Great Little Army.” 8.5: Vocal quartet—Melodie Four, “Honey I Wants Yer Now.” 8.10: Novelty pianoforte solo —Mr James Skedden, “Lopez Speaking.” 8.15: Tenor solo—Mr S. Duncan, “I Hear You Calling Me.” 8.20: Instrumental Trio—Symons-Ellwood-Short Trio. 8.30: Vocal duet—Messrs S. Duncan and R. S. Allwright, “In This Solemn Hour.” 8.35: Bass solo—Mr W. W. Marshall, “The Miller of Winchelsea.” 8.40: Instrumental trios—Studio trio, (a) “Serenade,” (b) “Dancing Doll.” 8.50: Tenor solos—Mr Frank Bryant. 8.56: Baritone solo—Mr S. Allwright, “Two Songs for My Lady.” 9.1: Weather forecast. 9.2: Novelty pianoforte solo—Mr James Skedden, “Red Clover.” 9.7: Vocal quartet—Melodie Four, “Drifting and Dreaming.” 9.12: Relay of Chas. Dalton’s Columbian Solo Six Dance Orchestra from the Columbian Cabaret, Kilbirnie. 11.0; Close down. 3YA, CHRISTCHURCH. (306 Metres). 6.0: Children’s session—Uncle Sam and Aunt May, assisted by cousins—songs, stories, jokes, and birthday greetings. 7.15: News session. 7.30: Sports results. 8.0: Chimes. Vaudeville Concert. Soprano solo—Miss Mabel Thomas, A.T.C.L., “Prince Charming.” Baritone solo—Mr E. A. Dowell, “There’s a New Star in Heaven To-night.” English concertina solos—Mr E. W. Heald. Tenor solo—Mr David McGill, “Thou Art Risen, My Beloved.” Contralto solo—Mrs D. W. Stallard, “Oh, That We Two Were Maying.” Instrumental trios—Christchurch Broadcasting Trio, Humorous Recitation—Mr Jas Laurenson. Contralto and tenor duet—Miss Mabel Thomas and Mr David McGill, “Are You Going to Dance?” Humorous songs at the piano—Mr E. A. Sargent. Weather forecast. Soprano solo—Miss Mabel Thomas, “RomBaritone solos—Mr E. A. Dowell. English concertina solos—Mr E. W. Heald. Contralto solos—Mrs D. W. Stallard, (a) “In An Old Fashioned Town.” (b) “Come I Sing the Summer In.” Instrumental trios—Christchurch Broadcasting Trio. Tenor solo—Mr David McGill, '“Bird's Song at Eventide ” Humorous recitation—Mr Jas. Laurenson, .Scottish Selection from series “Meg and Andra.” Soprano and tenor duet —Miss Mabel Thomas and Mr David McGill, “Say Not Love is a Dream.” Humorous songs at the piano—Mr E. W. Sargent. Dance music. God Save the King. 4Y'A, DUNEDIN (463 Metres) 3 p.m.: Afternoon concert session—Selected studio items. Resume at intervals of test match—New Zealand v. Australia. 7.15: News session and sporting results. 7.30: Address on “Amateur Photography,” by a member of the Dunedin Camera Club. 8.0: Town Hall chimes. 8.1: Relay of orchestral selections from Empire Theatre. 8.12: Tenor solos—Mr R. A. Mitchell. 8.19: Cornet solo—Mr Christie, "Flower Song.” 8.24: Contralto solo—Miss Irene Horniblow. 8.28: Flute solos—Mr J. Stewart. 8.38: Baritone solos—Mr Arthur Lungley. 8.43: Relay of orchestral selections from Empi re Theatre. 8.53: Soprano solo—Miss Florence Sumner, “Jack’s the Boy.” 8.58: Violin solo—Mr A. R. Watson. 9.3: Weather report. 9.6: Tenor solo—Mr R. A. Mitchell. 9.9: Cornet solos—Mr George Christie. Contralto solos —Miss Irene Homi9.22: Flute solo—Mr J. Stewart. 9.28: Baritone solos—Mr Arthur Langley. 9.33: Violin solos—Mr A. R. Watson. 9.40: Soprano solos—Miss Florence Sumner, two songs from “The Country Girl.” 9.45: Relay of orchestral selections from the Empire Theatre. 10.0: Close down. 4QG, BRISBANE. (385 Metres). 6.0: Special Bi-weekly News Bulletin for distant listeners. 6.30: Bedtime stories by “Uncle Ben.” 7.15: Racing results. 7.20: To-day’s sporting news described. 7.30: Sailing notes by Mr Fred Smith. 8.0: Orchestral music from the Gaiety Theatre, Toowong. 8.45: From the Speedway—Motor Cycle races. 9.30: From Lennon’s Ballroom—Dance music, 10.0: Sunday Mail news. Weather news, close down. 3LO, MELBOURNE. (371 Metres). 7.30: Frederick Chapman will speak on—- " Ferns nad Fernlands of the Past.” 7.45: Dr. J. A. Leach will speak on “Black Cockatoos.” 8.0: Studio presentation of the Song Cycle, "In a Persian Garden.” 9.0: Description of events at the Motordrome by “Olympus.” 9.10: Station Orchestra—" Cobweb Castle.” 9.30: Description of to-night’s Stadium event by Percy Taylor. 10.0: Station Orchestra—" Humpty Dumpty Funeral March.” 10.5: Ernest Sage, Baritone—“ Could I But Find a Garden.” 10.12: Brass Quartet—“ Perfect Day.” 10.19: Grace Jackson. Contralto— "Good Morning Brother Sunshine.” 10.26: Station Orchestra. 10.33: Ernest Sage, Baritone. 10.40: Late Sporting News. 10.50: Grace Jackson. Contralto, "Little Miss Melody.” 10.57: The Glory of the Garden.—Keep yours gay with a kaleidoscope of Gaillardia, Geum, Godetia and Gypsophylla. 10.58: The Vagabonds—Selected dance num11.40: Close down. 2BL, SYDNEY(349 Metres). 6.30: Dinner music. 7.0: Chimes. Sporting and athletic news ; weather information; market and stock reports. 7.45: Programme announcement®..
8.0: G.P.O. chimes. Broadcasters’ topical chorus Evening programma 10.19: Resume of following day’s programme and weather report
10.24: The Wentworth Cafe Dance Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Cyril Kaye, broadcast from the ballroom of the Wentworth Cafe. During intervals between dances Sun news will be broadcast. 11.30: G.P.O. clock and chimes. Close down. 2FC. SYDNEY (442 Metres). 5.45 p.m.: Children’s session. 6.30: Dinner music. 7.15: Weather reports; latest sport information ; Evening News service; programme announcements. 8.0: Studio concert. 10.30: Dance music from the Ambassadors. 11.45: Close down. Hours, wave lengths, etc., ot other Australian stations are: —2BE, Syduey (326r>i), Tuesday, Thursday, 8 to 10.30 p.m.; 2GB, Sydney (326 m 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.; 2KY, Sydney (280 m 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.; 2HD. Newcastle (280 m irregular; 2MK, Bathurst (275 m irregular; 2UE. South Randwick (297 m 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.; 2UW, Sydney (263 m irregular; 3AR, Melbourne (484 m 9.15 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; 3DB, Melbourne (255 m 8 p.m. to midnight; 3UZ, Melbourne (319 m Monday. Wednesday, 9 to f 1.30 p.m.; SCL. Adelaide (395 m 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 7ZL, Hobart (516 m 8.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m.; 7BN, Launceston (283 m irregular. SUNDAY. IYA. AUCKLAND. (333 Metres). 3.0 p.m.: Afternoon session—Selected studio items, 4.0: Literary selection by the announcer. 4.30: Close down. 6.0: Children’s Hour—Uncle Leo. 6.55: Relay of church service from the Auckland Unitarian Church: Preacher—Rev. Albert Thornhill. 8.30: Relay of Municipal Band Concert from Auckland Town Hall, under tbe conductorship of Mr Christopher Smith. 9.30: Close down. 2YA, WELLINGTON. (420 Metres). 6 p.n>.: Children’s service, conducted by Uncle Ernest. 6.55: Relay of Palm Sunday Service from the Taranaki Street Methodist Church. Preacher —Rev. Clarence Eaton. Organist and choirmaster—Mr H. Temple White. At the conclusion of the service, the Sacred Cantata, "The Darkest Hour” will be rendered by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr H. Temple White. 9.0: Studio concert. Vocal trio—Wellington Ladies’ Trio, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” Soprano solo—Miss Nora Gray, “Lead Kindly Light.” String Quartets — Symons-Ellwood String Quartette. Mezzo-contralto solo—Mr P. J. Townley, “Alike at Morn.” Vocal duet —Misses Mollie Fenton and Nora Gray. “Sainted Mother.” String Quartet. —Symons-Ellwood String Quartet. I Contralto solo —Miss Mollie Fenton, “AlleVocal trio—Wellington Ladies’ Trio, “Night Hymn at Sea.” Violin solo with string accompaniment— Miss Ava Symons, “Hungarian Dance.” Vocal duet —Misses Mollie Fenton and Nora Gray. “All Alone.” Vocal trio—Wellington Ladies’ Trie. Close down. 3YA, CHRISTCHURCH (306 Metres). 5.45 p.m.: Children’s song service, ooadrueted by Uncle Sam, assisted by members of the Congregational Sunday School, Tennyson St. 6.30: Relay of evening service from Knox Presbyterian Church, Bealey Avenue. Preacher, Rev. T. W. Armour ; organist, Mr W. Billington. The following concert programme will be given from 3YA studio after the service:—7.45; Mezzo-contralto solos, Mrs Percy Jowett, (a) “Deep River,” (b) “Gwin to Lay Down My Life for My Lawd.”
7.52: Tenor solo, Mr Thorpe Cherry, “Lola” 7.56: Soprano solos—Miss Linda Mills. 8.4: Cornet solo—Mr Percy W. Reeves, “Ttiw Rosary.” «.9: Baritone solo, Mr F. C. Penfold, “The | Blind Ploughman.” 8.13: Clarionet solo—Mr M. E. Withers. 8.19: Tenor solo—Mr Thorpe Cherry, “On Wings of Song.” 8.23: Mezzo-contralto solos, Mrs Percy 1 Jowett. 8.32: Cornet solo—Mr Percy W. Reeves, “The Holy City.” 8.36: Soprano solo—Miss Linda Mills, “A Farewell.” 8.40: Clarionet solo—Mr M. E. Withers. 8 48; Barltonn solos—Mr F. C. Tenfold, (a) “Soul of Mine,” (b) “O Flower Divine.” 9.0: Close down. 4YA, DUNEDIN. (463 Metres). 5.45 p.m.: Children's sesalon. 6.30: Relay of service from Hanover Street Baptist Church. Preacher, Rev. E. S. Tuckwell. Choirmaster, Mr H. P. Desmoulins 8.15: Studio concern 8.15: Close down. 2ZF, PALMERSTON NORTH (285 Metres). 3.0 p.m.: Studio concert—Selected gramn. phono numbers. 4.30: Close down. 7.0: Studio concert. Selected gramophone numbers. 9.0 < Close down. 4QG, BRISBANE. (385 Metres). The complete evening service will be relayPUIf rOni arna^as Church of England, Red 7.0: From St. Barnabas—Children’s session. 7.30: Evensong. Sermon by the Rev. Canon Garland. 8.30: Benediction. At the conclusion of the church service the concert by the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band will be relayed from Wickham Park. 9.30; Close down. Note.—ln regard to the detailed programmes of the Australian stations Australian time is given in each instance, which is IVj hours behind that of New Zealand.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20110, 31 March 1928, Page 10
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