MARS OR THE MOON?

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16036, 29 January 1920, Page 3

MARS OR THE MOON?

THOSE MYSTERIOUS MESSAGES.

Australian .and N.Z. Cable Association.

LONDON, January” 27

Marconi’s fascinating speculation is being keenly discussed. Mr Dyson, the astronomer, says the reception of waves from other planets is quite possible, but adds that he is unwilling at present to venture further opinion. Marconi, interviewed, amplified the statement. He describes the sounds as very persistent when operators use waves of one hundred kilometres, which is about ‘three-quarters time the length ordinarily required for commercial wirelessing. They are curious musical sounds, often three abort raps, translatable into several letters. It will presently be necessary to emphasise that people should not jump to conclusions, but the sounds are signals, as nothing in the nature of a message has yet been picked up. The company’s operators have been asked to supply detailed reports.