CLAIMS OF RADIO

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 169, 22 July 1935, Page 8

CLAIMS OF RADIO

DO THEY COME FIRST? MINISTER AND DEPUTATION. [ Per Press Association. 1 AUCKLAND, July 21. *' Everyone cannot be put off the map in the interests of radio,” said the Postmaster-General, Hon. A. Ham.lion, when replying to a deputation representing Auckland listeners in connection with interference. Mr. Grcville Walker asked with which of the authorities communication should be made in regard to interference and other technical matters, Such matters, he understood, did not come within the scope of the Broadcasting Board. 1 The Minister said that a committee had been set up representing the board. Post and Telegraph Department, and Public Works Department, with powers to frame regulations to control interference. It might be asked whether. a radio was more important than an X-ray set. for instance. A good deal of discretion and. wisdom had to be exercised in efforts to eliminate interference. Seme forms of interference could b> cii't out very easily, hut others were extremely difficulty. After mentioning that the committee was attempting to lay down regulations that would not be too harsh, Mr. Hamilton advised the deputation to communicate with the Post and Telegraph Department concerning the matter laised.