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Outside Broadcasts. Sustaining programmes of the Service include subjects of infinite variety, and not the least of these is the policy of developing "on the spot " novelty relays. Broadcast commentaries were made from places of public interest, many of them little known to listeners. These broadcasts covered public ceremonies, processions, radio tours of lighthouses, public libraries, fire-stations, tram depots, museums, naval and military depots, warships, coal-mines, churches, and observatories, thus bringing to listeners education hand in hand with entertainment. A feature of the outside broadcasts was the development of relays from factories and other industrial undertakings which were revenue-producing. Overseas Rebroadcasts. Many special broadcasts originating from overseas short-wave stations were made, in addition to broadcasts arranged per radio telephone from ships at sea. Important broadcasts covered by these means were the Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ; important English turf fixtures, such as the Derby and the Grand National ; the world's championship fight in New York ; principal English football matches ; His Majesty the King's Christmas message to the Empire ; the Oxford versus Cambridge boat race ; the trooping of the colours in London ; broadcasts from the " Awatea " and other ships at sea ; other broadcasts included special programmes arranged for New Zealand and broadcast from Station PCJ, Holland, which were rebroadcast by the four Commercial stations. Sporting Broadcasts. With the exception of certain special events, it is the policy of the Commercial Service to give listeners a complete " result " coverage, rather than a commentary on single events. Complete and immediate telegraph service of sports flashes is -given on all sports days, covering every important event throughout the Dominion. In addition, results of overseas sporting events of interest to Dominion listeners are adequately covered. Sports flashes are supplemented by summarized reviews, interviews with sporting personalities, teams, and experts. The interest displayed in the sports service is exemplified by the fact that Station 2ZB, Wellington, was able to organize a sports rally for the departure of the New Zealand team to the British Empire Games in Sydney, at which no less than twenty-six sporting organizations were well represented. Maori Sessions. The policy of the Commercial Service is to develop Maori sessions not alone as entertainment, but also to contribute something of permanent benefit to the Maori race. Maori announcers were employed, and much research has been undertaken in connection with ancient Maori lore, with the result that recordings have been made of chants and songs which were in danger of becoming lost for all time. It is expected that much of this material will be valuable during the coming Centenary Celebrations. Special Sessions. Specialized sessions conducted by the Commercial Service cover a wide variety of subjects and organizations. Special sessions were broadcast regularly for the farmer, which included, as well as entertainment, standard information on farming subjects, weather, &c. The hospitals were regularly catered for, and interest has been so great that this Service has been able to arrange for the installation of radio equipment in several wards, cots have been provided, and funds raised, in addition to providing entertainment for the patients. Others who have been catered for with special regular sessions are soldiers' organizations, the Boy Scouts Association, and many others. A number of successful competitions were organized, some designed for entertainment only, others for educational purposes, and, again, others to assist various charitable organizations. One of the most important of these was the Deanna Durbin quest, which resulted in eight hundred entries from local talented singers. The winner of this quest was sent to Sydney, where she received broadcast and other engagements. A large number of entries was also received for the children announcers' competition. Educational competitions included the spelling bee, and the safety-slogan contest arranged in conjunction with the Safety Council. Theatre and Film Broadcasts. Part of the sustaining or non-revenue producing activity of the Commercial Service included a complete range of film broadcasts. Extracts from almost every important film, and relays of stage shows, gave a complete service to country listeners, who are often unable to attend theatrical performances. As an adjunct to these programmes, personalfbroadcasts were madefby artists from dressingrooms, back-stage, and the studios. Provincial Hours. An innovation in broadcasting was the introduction of the provincial hour —programmes developed with special reference to the town or district concerned. These sessions comprised broadcasts for the following districts : — Station IZB, Auckland : New Plymouth, Pukekohe, Thames. Station 2ZB, Wellington : Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hawera, Wanganui, Lower Hutt, Peilding, Hastings, Marton, Blenheim. Station 3ZB, Christ-church : Rangiora, Lyttelton, Ashburton. Station 4-ZB, Dunedin : Oamaru, Balclutha.

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