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3 Leslie John Keast - Transcriptions and notes Key article copies Non-chronological material 1890s 1890 1890 01 1890 02 1890 03 1890 04 1890 05 1890 06 1890 07 1890 08 1890 09 1890 10 1890 11 1890 12 1891 1891 01 1891 02 1891 03 1891 04 1891 05 1891 06 1891 07 1891 08 1891 09 1891 10 1891 11 1891 12 1892 1892 01 1892 02 1892 03 1892 04 1892 05 1892 06 1892 07 1892 08 1892 09 1892 10 1892 11 1892 12 1893 1893 01 1893 02 1893 03 1893 04 1893 05 1893 06 1893 07 1893 08 1893 09 1893 10 1893 11 1893 12 1894 1894 01 1894 02 1894 03 1894 04 1894 05 1894 06 1894 07 1894 08 1894 09 1894 10 1894 11 Keast joins the "Sunbeam Society" THE CHILDREN'S "SUNBEAM" SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Founded September 1, 1894. Object — To be helpful to children, and to teach them to be helpful to one another. MOTTO — "He prayeth best who loveth best. All things both great and small." All children between the ages of five and fifteen may become Members. Those over fifteen may become Associates, and are entitled to all the privileges of membership, with the exception of taking part in the periodical competitions, which are restricted to Members of the "Sunbeam" Society, unless announcement to the contrary is specially made. The subscription is quite voluntary. Intending Members or Associates are invited to contribute when making application to join, and thereafter, whenever and whatever they can. The contributions thus received will be primarily devoted to the endowment of a Cot at the Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, to be known as the "Sunbeam Society's Cot," at a cost of £80. Those who wish to join the S.S., either as Members or Associates, will please forward their names, addresses, and ages (giving day, month, and year) to "Uncle Harry," Observer and Evening Journal Offices, Grenfell-street, Adelaide. The application must be signed by parent or guardian as a proof of its correctness and any contribution sent had better be mentioned. But please don't write anything but these particulars on the application. Enrolments. . . . 384. Leslie John KEAST, Semaphore-road, Semaphore (4-8-'86), 6d.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161811816 THE CHILDREN'S "SUNBEAM" SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Adelaide Observer LI, 2,770 South Australia 3 November 1894 23 January 2025 35 National Library of Australia 1894 12 1895 1895 01 1895 02 1895 03 1895 04 1895 05 1895 06 1895 07 1895 08 Keast is wished a Happy Birthday by Uncle Harry of the Sunbeam Society Children's Column. UNCLE HARRY'S LETTER. — No. LVI. Monday, July 29. My Dear Nephews and Nieces — . . . Now to "remember" the birthdays. "MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY." TOMORROW, 4th, to Birdie TAYLOR, F.M., Nor-wood (11); Leslie J. KEAST, F.M., Semaphore (9); Percy C. LEACH, Virginia (13).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198454773 Children’s Column. Evening Journal XXVII, 7726 South Australia 3 August 1895 23 January 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1895 09 1895 10 1895 11 1895 12 1896 1896 01 1896 02 1896 03 1896 04 1896 05 1896 06 1896 07 1896 08 Keast is wished Happy Birthday by the Sunbeam Society CHILDREN'S COLUMN. UNCLE HARRY'S LETTER. No. CVIII. Monday, July 27. My dear Nephews and Nieces — . . . MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. Tuesday, 4th. to Birdie TAYLOR, F.M., Norwood (12); Leslie KEAST, F.M., Semaphore (10); Percy LEACH, Virginia (14); Harry DAWKINS, Gilberton (14); Annie PORTER, Dublin (15); John LANGSFORD, Mintaro (12); Raymond CARGEEG, Knightsbridge (12); Selma MAY, Port Adelaide (12); George MANNING, Athelstone (13); Lilian Howe, Currie-street (7).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162360015 CHILDREN'S COLUMN. UNCLE HARRY'S LETTER. Adelaide Observer LIII, 2,861 South Australia 1 August 1896 23 January 2025 35 National Library of Australia 1896 09 1896 10 1896 11 1896 12 1897 1897 01 1897 02 1897 03 1897 04 1897 05 1897 06 1897 07 1897 08 1897 09 1897 10 1897 11 1897 12 1898 1898 01 1898 02 1898 03 1898 04 1898 05 1898 06 1898 07 1898 08 1898 09 1898 10 1898 11 1898 12 1899 1899 01 1899 02 1899 03 1899 04 1899 05 1899 06 1899 07 1899 08 1899 09 1899 10 1899 11 1899 12 1900s 1900 1900 01 1900 02 1900 03 1900 04 1900 05 1900 06 1900 07 Keast is wished Happy Birthday by the Sunbeam Society MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. NOTICE.— Only those "Sunbeams", who write to Uncle Harry within a month of their birthday will have it remembered. "Sunbeams" must write to Uncle Harry immediately after their FIFTEENTH birthday asking to be enrolled as an Associate; otherwise their connection with the Society ceases. . . . On Saturday, 4th, to Leslie J. Keast, Semaphore (14); Gwennie D. Clark, Semaphore (10); Jessie Edith Harris, Broken Hill (15); Edith Alice Thompson, Marden (14); Leslie G. Harper, O'Halloran Hill (12). . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199963908 MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. Evening Journal XXXII, 9241 South Australia 28 July 1900 24 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1900 08 1900 09 1900 10 1900 11 1900 12 1901 1901 01 1901 02 1901 03 1901 04 1901 05 1901 06 1901 07 1901 08 Keast is wished Happy Birthday by the Sunbeam Society MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. NOTICE.— "Sunbeams" must write to Uncle Harry immediately after their FIFTEENTH birthday asking to be enrolled as an Associate; otherwise their connection with the Society ceases. Tomorrow, August 4th, is Leslie J. Keast, F.M., Semaphore (15); Gwennie Clark, Semaphore (11); Albion Cowley, Kadina (14); Edith Alice Thompson, Marden (15); Ada M. Cook, Parkside (14); Percy Crossman, Warcowie (A.); Jack Teague, Kilkenny (10).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207953140 MANY HAPPY RETCRNS OF THE DAY. Evening Journal XXXIII, 9548 South Australia 3 August 1901 24 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia Keast writes to Uncle Harry of the Sunbeam Society from boarding school at the Friend's High School in Hobart CHILDREN'S COLUMN. UNCLE HARRY'S LETTER. No. CCCLXXII. Monday, August 26. My dear Nieces and Nephews— Exactly SEVEN years ago today I was busily employed in laying the foundation-stone of the Children's "Sunbeam" Society of South Australia — in other words, I was drafting the set of rules that were to guide and control its doings. I have often been asked if I had any idea at the time that it was going to be "such a big thing;" and I need hardly say that I had not. The Society has grown and developed to an extent and degree quite beyond even my fondest hopes at the commencement. That it is still growing as shown by the enrolment list that follows this Letter, indicating an increase of over five hundred members during the past twelve months; and that the developing process is still going on is proved by the hearty support that is being given to our latest scheme — the "Sunbeam" Band of Workers. Applications to join that Band are coming to me from far and near, and from, I am very pleased to say, a good number of "grown-ups." In a few weeks' time we will formally and publicly celebrate the "Sunbeam" Society's Seventh Anniversary, so that I do not wish to forestall any portion of the interest in that gathering by giving anything like a detailed report of what the Society has done during the past seven years. It is due, however, to the many who have joined its ranks within the past twelve months — and who, perhaps, know very little of what has been done before that time — to give them some idea of the scope of our Society's work. The following summary is by no means as complete as I could make it if space allowed, but it will serve the purpose immediately in view:— The Children's "Sunbeam" Society of South Australia was founded on September 1, 1894. It now has a membership of over 11,500 young people of all ages; and 275 Circles have been formed in all parts of the province and at Broken Hill, N.S.W. . . . Friend's High School, Hobart, Tasmania, August 18. Dear Uncle Harry — I am writing a few lines to thank you for those nice cards you sent to me. They went to the Semaphore, and then back to Angas street to mother, so I did not get them until last Thursday. I am not in Adelaide now, as you will see by the heading. I came here about 14 months ago, and I will not leave boarding school until next midwinter. I intend writing to you more often, if I have time. Lately I have been playing football nearly all my spare time. Yesterday week we played another school over here for the football premiership, but they beat us. The scores were:— Friends', 2 goals 2 behinds; Queens', 7 goals 22 behinds. I can't think of any more to say, so good by. I remain, your affectionate Nephew, LESLIE J. KEAST. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161778774 CHILDREN'S COLUMN. UNCLE HARRY'S LETTER. Adelaide Observer LVIII, 3,126 South Australia 31 August 1901 24 January 2025 5 National Library of Australia 1901 09 1901 10 1901 11 1901 12 1902 1902 01 1902 02 1902 03 1902 04 1902 05 1902 06 1902 07 1902 08 1902 09 1902 10 1902 11 1902 12 1903 1903 01 1903 02 1903 03 1903 04 1903 05 1903 06 1903 07 1903 08 1903 09 1903 10 1903 11 1903 12 1904 1904 01 1904 02 1904 03 1904 04 1904 05 1904 06 1904 07 1904 08 1904 09 1904 10 1904 11 1904 12 1905 1905 01 1905 02 1905 03 1905 04 1905 05 1905 06 1905 07 1905 08 1905 09 1905 10 1905 11 1905 12 1906 1906 01 1906 02 1906 03 1906 04 1906 05 1906 06 1906 07 1906 08 1906 09 1906 10 1906 11 1906 12 1907 1907 01 1907 02 1907 03 1907 04 1907 05 1907 06 1907 07 1907 08 1907 09 1907 10 1907 11 1907 12 1908 1908 01 1908 02 1908 03 1908 04 1908 05 1908 06 1908 07 1908 08 1908 09 1908 10 1908 11 1908 12 1909 1909 01 1909 02 1909 03 1909 04 1909 05 1909 06 1909 07 1909 08 1909 09 1909 10 1909 11 1909 12 1910s 1910 1910 01 1910 02 1910 03 1910 04 1910 05 1910 06 1910 07 1910 08 1910 09 1910 10 1910 11 1910 12 1911 1911 01 1911 02 1911 03 1911 04 1911 05 1911 06 1911 07 1911 08 1911 09 1911 10 Keast returns to Adelaide as operator for Pathe Bros. after training in Melbourne At the The Sign of Four O' . . . Mr. Leslie J. Keast, who comes to Adelaide as operator for Pathe Freres, is a young Adelaide boy who has had considerable experience in all branches of photography, and has lately been right through all the different branches in the Pathe Bros.' factory in Melbourne. If Mr. Keast's pictures are going to be as good as the one he took of the Adelaide Grand National, recently screened at West's Olympia, Adelaide picture lovers should be in for an artistic treat. Mr. H. E. O. Gee, the managing director of West's Pictures, Ltd., will shortly leave Sydney on another pilgrimage to the other states to superintend the finishing touches to the various buildings now in course of erection for the firm at Perth, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, and Adelaide. Each of the big buildings he intends to inspect will be open to the patrons of the firm about Christmas time.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211438055 At the Sign of Four O’ Critic XIII, 718 South Australia 11 October 1911 23 January 2025 17 National Library of Australia 1911 11 1911 12 1912 1912 01 1912 02 1912 03 Keast receives kudos for his photographic work At the Play. . . . WEST'S PICTURES. Pictures at the Olympia have long been such an institution that it is not surprising to learn they are now in their 174th week in Adelaide. The programme this week offers varied attraction. The principal film is melodrama, entitled "Convicts 10 and 13," which supplies plenty of sensation. Comedy is provided in "The Living Peach," which reminds you of "The Arcadians." Further drama is brought to light in "Saving the Special," a thrilling railway incident. Life and social conditions in Lapland were admirably portrayed by Pathe's "Animated Gazette," and the beautiful photographic work of Mr. L. J. Keast of local views, some especially fine of our Botanic Gardens, roused much enthusiasm. Some surprising studies of bird life proved very interesting. Musical items were contributed by De Green's viceregal orchestra. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211440149 At the Play. Critic , 740 South Australia 27 March 1912 23 January 2025 12 National Library of Australia 1912 04 1912 05 Keast receives further kudos for his movie work PLAYS, PLAYERS, AND PICTURES. . . . West's, Limited, have a superb film production at Olympia in Sarah Bernhardt as "Camille." The music supplied by De Groen's Viceregal Orchestra — excerpts from "La Traviata" — is quite in keeping with the interest and beauty of the production. Another "star" item is the locally produced picture taken at Dunstan's quarry by Operator Les. J. Keast. The applause it earns is well earned. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245004713 PLAYS, PLAYERS, AND PICTURES. Saturday Mail , 2 South Australia 11 May 1912 23 January 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1912 06 1912 07 1912 08 1912 09 Keast leaves Pathe and takes up a position representing J. D. Williams AMUSEMENTS. . . . Central Pictures. — Thursday was Largs Bay Orphanage night at the Central Picture Palace, Wakefield street, and the attendance was gratifying to all concerned. In consequence of a large overflow of patrons it was announced that those who were unable to gain admittance would be able to use their tickets on Wednesday next. There was an excellent programme of films, including several fine dramas which had never before been screened anywhere in Australia. The star subject was "A Ride to Death," which had a European setting, and the main feature was the thrilling spectacle of a motor car dashing over a cliff. "White Fawn's Pearl" and "The Cook of the Ranch" were American photo-plays of absorbing interest. "Her Gift" was a narrative concerning a domestic misunderstanding which had a happy ending through "the tie that binds." "Man Under the Bed" was a pretty episode of the coolness of two little girls in outwitting a burglar. The scenic views were from Spain, and there were also a number of irresistible comedy subjects. The Ricordi Orchestra contributed musical selections. Encouraged by the reception given to the pictures shown at the Central Palace the Greater J. D. Williams Company (International Pictures), whose head office is in Sydney, has opened a branch in Adelaide at Widows' Fund Building, with Mr. L. J. Keast (formerly with Pathe, Freres, Sydney) as representative.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58592392 AMUSEMENTS. The Register (Adelaide) LXXVII, 20,549 South Australia 20 September 1912 23 January 2025 9 National Library of Australia 1912 10 1912 11 1912 12 1913 1913 01 1913 02 1913 03 1913 04 1913 05 1913 06 1913 07 1913 08 1913 09 1913 10 Keast presents movies at the Children's Party GENERAL NEWS. . . . A BIG CHILDREN'S PARTY. Eight years ago the Melbourne Commercial Travellers' Association invited about 450 wives and children of members of the association to a party in a small hall, and the gathering proved so enjoyable that it was resolved to make it an annual affair. The eighth party was held a few months ago, and the Town Hall had to be hired to accommodate the two thousand guests, the number having gradually grown from 450. The idea is to give the wives and children an opportunity of becoming acquainted, and also to provide amusement for the youngsters. The Adelaide association has decided to follow the Melbourne example, and on Saturday next about 700 guests, the majority of whom will be children, will be entertained at a party at the Jubilee Exhibition Building. The association will take advantage of the opportunity to collect discarded toys and bunches of flowers for the benefit of the patients in the Children's Hospital and Minda. The guest will enter the main hall, and each will first be presented with a paper cap and a ticket for a ride on a merry-go-round. When all have passed into the big room the Norwood Excelsior Band will lead the children in a march, and will then play music for dancing if any of the boys and girls desire to engage in the pastime. The O.B.I. squad will give a tumbling exhibition, Mr. J. McPherson will dance to the accompaniment of the bagpipes. Mr. H. Lyons will provide a ventriloquial exhibition, a lady palmist and phrenologist will amuse the children, and the International Pictures Company, under the management of Mr. L. J. Keast, will present a fine programme of music pictures. The side shows will include a merry-go-round, Aunt Sally, rocking-horses, measuring and weighing machines, and probably motor car rides. Messrs. Cook and Wallis have undertaken to supply refreshments, and every child will be the recipient of a box of sweets. The programme has been carefully planned, so that both the children and their parents are sure to have a happy time. The children have been invited to bring with them flowers and packages of toys they have no further use for, and these will be received at the main entrance, where they will be sorted and packed for conveyance to the two charitable institutions mentioned.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5803934 GENERAL NEWS. The Advertiser LVI, 17,148 South Australia 1 October 1913 23 January 2025 14 National Library of Australia 1913 11 1913 12 1914 1914 01 1914 02 1914 03 Very complimentary report of Keast's "Nice Goings' On at Henley Beach." STAGE, SONG, AND SHOW. A FINE LOCAL PICTURE. EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY. Motion picture lovers who are of the opinion that the Australian operator can not turn out films equal to those manufactured in America and England — countries where this art has reached the highest state of perfection — are hereby advised to visit the New Star Theatre any day next week and witness the locally produced film entitled "Nice Goings' On at Henley Beach." This humorous episode was arranged by the enterprising management of the Star Theatre, and taken to their order by Mr. Leslie Keast, a youthful Adelaide operator, upon whom the film reflects the greatest credit. Throughout the photography is perfect, and he is to be congratulated insofar that he was called upon to use his camera under all kinds of conditions. The picture is well arranged, and one can only say after witnessing it that for a first attempt it is something for the Star Theatre to be proud of, and it is to be hoped that if they arrange any more local pictures they will secure the same operator.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59643218 STAGE, SONG, AND SHOW The Mail (Adelaide) 2, 98 South Australia 14 March 1914 23 January 2025 12 (SATURDAY'S NEWS SECTION.) National Library of Australia 1914 04 1914 05 Keast's film makes its debut outside Adelaide NICE GOINGS ON. Moving picture lovers who are of the opinion that the Australian operator cannot turn out films equal to those manufactured in America and England are advised to visit Arcadia next week and witness a film entitled "Nice Goings on at Henley Beach." This humorous episode was arranged by the enterprising management of the Star Theatre, Adelaide, and taken to their order by Mr. Leslie Keast, of Adelaide. It has never yet been shown outside the City, and the copyright belongs to the proprietors of the Star Theatre. By special arrangement the management of Arcadia, at great expense, have secured this film for next week. The picture reveals many young surfing sirens enjoying themselves, and is said to be screamingly funny from start to finish.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article109205298 "NICE GOINGS ON." Murray Pioneer And Australian River Record 19, 20 South Australia 14 May 1914 23 January 2025 5 National Library of Australia 1914 06 1914 07 1914 08 1914 09 1914 10 1914 11 1914 12 1915 1915 01 1915 02 1915 03 1915 04 1915 05 1915 06 1915 07 1915 08 1915 09 1915 10 1915 11 1915 12 1916 1916 01 1916 02 Keast promotes "The Hypocrites" at Dubbo Dubbo. Empire Pictures. OPEN-AIR STADIUM. A WONDERFUL ATTRACTION! A WORLD'S MASTERPIECE! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th. Australasian Films, Ltd. (Feature Department) present, by special arrangement with Bosworth Inc, direct from a record breaking season at the Palace Theatre, Sydney, a sublime and daring production, "The Hypocrites." Being an entertainment and a sermon in Motion Pictures. Shows the naked truth about modern society, politics and home, religion, etc. The most-talked-of Photo Play in the world. Eulogised by clergy, praised by press and public, condemned by those it exposes. The charges of admission for this enormous attraction are as follows:— 2/ and 1/, 6d extra for booking fee. Box plan at Wall's. Intending theatre parties and others are advised to book seats in advance, and so avoid the risk of disappointment. L. J. KEAST, Representative.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143390373 Advertising Wellington Times 2154 New South Wales, Australia 21 February 1916 23 January 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1916 03 1916 04 1916 05 1916 06 1916 07 1916 08 1916 09 1916 10 1916 11 1916 12 1917 1917 01 1917 02 1917 03 Keast signs a petition against narrow streets in Randwick council ANOTHER NARROW STREET. Vincent McCauley, alderman of the council, said he was present at a meeting of the council on September 12, 1916, when the works committee's report on the acceptance of the Smithfield Grange subdivision was adopted. There was no division. On September 26 he was one of three who moved for a recission of the approval. The town clerk, however, had said that the council had power to pass a 30ft. road. The council had always in the past opposed any road of less than 66ft. width. He instanced two cases in which the council had objected to narrow streets. He could not say that either Ald. Cooper or Ald. Spring had done anything unusual in the direction of facilitating the granting of the council's approval to the plan. At the meeting of the Improvement Association in October he reported that the council had agreed to a 30ft. street, and he urged the members of the association to object. The matter was discussed, and several speakers agreed that narrow streets should not be allowed. The works committee of the council on October 17 recommended that the plans for the Holkham Estate, providing for 30ft. streets, be approved; but he and several other councillors opposed the proposal, and on a motion for the rejection of the plan the voting was equal. At a subsequent meeting the Mayor said that the motion for the rejection of the works committee's report had not been carried. Whatever had happened, the 30ft. road was being put into the Holkham Estate subdivision. William George Day, valuer, and a signatory of the petition, traced the events leading up to the preparation of the petition. Soon after the petition was signed it was general talk that another estate was being cut up with 30ft. streets, and it was agreed that an attempt was being made to insert the the thin end of the wedge in regard to narrow streets. It was detrimental to the public interest to allow narrow streets. He had had practical experience in estate subdivisions, and his advice had always been in favor of 66ft. streets. Mr. Strachan: Were you agent for the Mount Byron Estate? — Yes. When was it sold?— On February 24, 1912. Was I town clerk then?— No, you had resigned. Leslie John Keast said he signed the petition, but he did not know what it really contained. He signed about 180 documents every day. He was opposed to narrow streets in a municipality like Randwick. He would not have signed the petition did he know that matters outside the question of narrow streets were included in it. Laurence McGuinness, William Artois Mullins, George Woodhill, and William Lynch admitted that they signed the petition without being fully aware of its contents. But they were against narrow streets. Peter Herdman, retired gunsmith, was examined by Mr. Strachan. His replies were such that the commissioner told him that he should not give evasive answers, and that he should be more direct in his replies. The commissioner remarked that he was a hostile witness. The inquiry will be continued at 9.30 today.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239225721 30FT. STREET. The Daily Telegraph 11819 New South Wales, Australia 28 March 1917 23 January 2025 8 National Library of Australia 1917 04 Keast, now manager of Australasian Films, Limited, Feature Department, Sydney EASY STREETS AHEAD. Leslie Keast, manager of Australasian Films, Limited, Feature Department, Sydney, has his little joke. "I consider 'Easy Street' is easy streets ahead of anything Chaplin has ever done," he says. It puts the position aptly, for Charlie's comedies seem to be getting better as they go along, and I don't know how long it will be before he exhausts all his stunts. The next comedy should be the one he is doing in Honolulu; but there's nothing definite about it yet. For the present "Easy Street" is keeping the theatre ushers going their hardest.— "Paul Pry," in "The Theatre" (Sydney). http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235750027 EASY STREETS AHEAD. The Grafton Argus And Clarence River General Advertiser New South Wales, Australia 25 April 1917 23 January 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1917 05 1917 06 1917 07 1917 08 1917 09 1917 10 Keast in Grafton promoting fils by Australasia Films, Ltd. "ARGUS" GLANCES. . . . Mr. L. J. Keast, manager of the Feature Department of the Australian Films, Ltd., the largest film importing firm in Australasia, was in Grafton yesterday, arranging with the Picture Pops for the screening here of the latest film successes. Among the super-specials arranged for were, "The Flame of the Yukon," "God's Man," "The Whip" and "The Manxman." Numerous other special features were also booked, including the latest and greatest serial, "The Double Cross," and inimated cartoons of the famous "Fragments from France," by Captain Bruce Bainsfather. Pops patrons are in for some special treats in the coming weeks. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235748001 "ARGUS" GLANCES. The Grafton Argus And Clarence River General Advertiser New South Wales, Australia 19 October 1917 23 January 2025 2 National Library of Australia Keast in Muswellbrook promoting "The Whip" AN ACCIDENT THAT COST £5000. INTERESTING INTERVIEW. During the week Mr L. J. Keast, Manager of Feature Department Australasian Films Ltd. was in Muswellbrook making final arrangements for the screening of "THE WHIP," the great racing drama in film form to be screened at the School of Arts next Monday. "I have handled some big productions," says Mr Keast, "but 'THE WHIP' eclipses all. Do you know that "THE WHIP" was shown at six of the biggest theatres in Sydney proper and by practically all the leading showmen in the suburbs. In every instance crowded houses resulted, and most showmen rebooked it only to show to business just as great on the second occasion. "THE WHIP" has just started its country tour, and residents of Muswellbrook are to be treated to an exhibition of a brand new copy. At Cessnock this picture showed to a packed house in two theatres simultaneously, and on the day previous all the reserved seats had been booked up. I have just heard that at Singleton on Monday it showed to the biggest business ever recorded to pictures in that town. Speaking to Mr Stokes, manager of Pictoria, West Maitland, he tells me that the bookings have broken all records. Still this is not surprising, as while "THE WHIP" was a great success on the legitimate stage it affords far greater scope for the cinematograph camera, and that no expense has been spared to add realism to the various scenes is proved by the fact that over £5000 was spent on one scene, viz., where the express train crashes into the stationary car from which "THE WHIP" has just been rescued. No picture before has conveyed such scenes and sensations of the course. It thrills in its spectacular moments and in the force of its drama. "THE WHIP" is undoubtedly the world's biggest picture and the most vivid racing sensation ever written, staged, or filmed. From the interest I have seen manifested in this production here I shall be most surprised if it is not also a record in this town. I have completed arrangements for the screening of several other big features, further particulars of which will be announced shortly. Mr Flanders, of the School of Arts, has authorised me to secure all the latest productions screened by my company iu Sydney as he is determined to give the picture fans of Muswellbrook the cream of the film world.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107559945 AN ACCIDENT THAT COST £5000. The Muswellbrook Chronicle 34, 65 New South Wales, Australia 27 October 1917 23 January 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1917 11 1917 12 1918 1918 01 1918 02 1918 03 Keast in Orange promoting new film "The Manxman" "THE MANXMAN." During the week Mr. L. J. Keast, manager of the Feature Film Department of Australasian Films Ltd., was in Orange making final arrangements for the screening of "The Manxman", Hall Caine's great novel in picture form. The production of "The Manxman" says Mr Keast, is somewhat unique, inasmuch as the picture was actually produced in its entirety in the Isle of Man, so that the correct atmosphere could be given to the situation, and thus make, as far as possible, a true and proper record of Hall Caine's greatest work. When you take into consideration, continued Mr. Keast, that the English Home Office, the British Board of Admiralty, and the Government of the Isle of Man, co-operated with Hall Caine to make this production a success, you can quite understand it can be truly spoken of as a photo-dramatic masterpiece. I confidently expect the success of "The Manxman" in the city and suburbs to be reflected in Orange on the 26th. instant. During my stay in Orange I have completed arrangements for the screening at the Empire Pictures of "The Flame of the Yukon," "The Law of Compensation," "Alimony," "The Lone Wolf," "Empty Pockets," and numerous others. Considering that several of these films have only just been released in Sydney it shows great enterprise on the part of the Empire Picture management in securing them so early." Mr. Keast referred to the undoubted desire on the part of picture lovers in Orange to see good wholesome stories, especially filmitisations of well known books. This is the class of production to which his company have turned their attention, so consequently in this town through the Empire Pictures a constant supply of the very best in picturedom can be expected.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100960480 "THE MANXMAN." Leader New South Wales, Australia 18 March 1918 24 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1918 04 1918 05 1918 06 1918 07 1918 08 1918 09 1918 10 1918 11 Keast in Hobart for inauguration of another picture theatre PERSONAL. . . . Mr. L. J. Keast, representative, of the Australasian Films, Ltd., Sydney, is visiting Hobart on business connected with a project for the inauguration of another picture theatre in Hobart. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11419639 PERSONAL The Mercury CIX, 15,318 Tasmania, Australia 29 November 1918 24 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1918 12 1919 1919 01 1919 02 1919 03 1919 04 1919 05 1919 06 1919 07 1919 08 1919 09 1919 10 Keast advertising for a junior POSITIONS VACANT. A SMART BOY wanted, just left school preferred. Apply at 10 a.m. this morning to Mr. L. J. KEAST, Third Floor front, Film House, 251A Pitt-street.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15861982 Advertising The Sydney Morning Herald 25,516 New South Wales, Australia 16 October 1919 24 January 2025 10 National Library of Australia 1919 11 Keast appointed a Justice of the Peace in NSW Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney, 15th November, 1919. The subjoined List of Justices of the Peace for the State of New South Wales, revised to 15th November, 1919, is published for general information. GEORGE W. FULLER. LIST OF GENTLEMEN APPOINTED TO THE COMMISSION OF THE PEACE. Name. Address. Date of Appointment. . . . Keast, Leslie John - Byron Lodge, Belmore-road, Randwick - 19 Mar 1919http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229751576 Government Gazette Appointments and Employment Government Gazette Of The State Of New South Wales 262 New South Wales, Australia 24 November 1919 24 January 2025 6511 National Library of Australia 1919 12 Keast advertises a suburban picture theatre for sale A SPLENDID distant Suburban Picture Show for Sale. For particulars apply Monday morning to L. J. KEAST, Third Floor, Film House, 251A Pitt-street.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15871870 Advertising The Sydney Morning Herald 25,566 New South Wales, Australia 13 December 1919 24 January 2025 21 National Library of Australia 1920s 1920 1920 01 Keast auctions his household goods in preparation for shift to Melbourne AUCTION SALES. . . . JAMES R. LAWSON WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, 22nd JANUARY, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. PROMPT, Under Instructions from L. J. KEAST, ESQ., in consequence of his departure for Melbourne. THE ARTISTIC MODERN FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, AND EFFECTS Contained in his Residence, BYRON LODGE, BELMORE-ROAD, RANDWICK (opposite Royal Hotel). TABLE GLASS, CHINA, AND ELECTROPLATE. ATTRACTIVE MISSION OAK DINING-ROOM FURNITURE. MISSION OAK CIRCULAR DINING TABLE. MISSION OAK DINING SUITE, SIX DINING CHAIRS, ONE ARMCHAIR, AND ONE ROCKER. In Pegamoid. MISSION OAK SETTEE. WATER-COLOUR DRAWINGS, by GLADSTONE EYRE AND NEVILLE CAYLEY. SEAGRASS CHAIRS. ATTRACTIVE FUMED OAK BEDROOM SUITE, Comprising WARDROBE, with bevelled mirror doors, enclosing commodious hanging compartments. DRESSING TABLE AND WASHSTAND. FUMED OAK DOUBLE BEDSTEAD, AND BEDDING COMPLETE. SINGER DROPHEAD SEWING MACHINE. KITCHEN REQUISITES. Etc., Etc., Etc. ON VIEW TO-MORROW MORNING PRIOR TO SALE FROM 9 O'CLOCK. JAMES R. LAWSON, VALUER, FINE ART, FURNITURE, AND GENERAL AUCTIONEER, 196 AND 198 CASTLEREAGH-STREET, NEAR CORNER OF PARK-STREET. TELEPHONE, 7456 CITYhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15867920 Advertising The Sydney Morning Herald 25,598 New South Wales, Australia 21 January 1920 24 January 2025 14 National Library of Australia Keast to stopover in Bathurst on his way to Melbourne Personal. . . . Mr. Leslie Keast, manager of the Feature Film department of Australasian Films, Ltd. (Sydney), has been appointed to a similar position in the Melbourne office. He is expected to arrive in Bathurst by car on his overland journey to the southern capital.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158638683 Personal National Advocate New South Wales, Australia 26 January 1920 24 January 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1920 02 1920 03 1920 04 1920 05 1920 06 1920 07 1920 08 1920 09 1920 10 1920 11 Brief biography of Keast ADELAIDE BOY'S SUCCESS. During recent years the film industry in Australia has made gigantic strides, and it is interesting to observe that an Adelaide boy has made as equally rapid progress while engaged in the moving picture business. Mr. L. J. Keast, the only son of Mrs. E. Keast, of Prospect, feeling the lure of cinematography, joined the Pathe Freres firm in Melbourne several years ago. After three months in its manufacturing department he was sent to Adelaide to open up the dark rooms for his firm, and contributed several first-class films to the Australian Pathe Freres "Weekly Gazette." This position he held until Pathe's were bought out by West's. He then opened up the Adelaide offices for the J. D. Williams Amusement Company. His ability for rapid and efficient organisation later secured for him the management of the Spencer Film Exchange in Sydney. After holding this position for two years he assumed command of the Feature Film Company of his present firm in Sydney, and was nine months ago appointed to his present position as manager of the Victorian branch of the Australasian Films, Ltd.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63880398 W. C. WILLIAMSON'S "SO-AND-SO'S." The Mail (Adelaide) 9, 443 South Australia 6 November 1920 24 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1920 12 1921 1921 01 1921 02 1921 03 1921 04 1921 05 1921 06 1921 07 1921 08 1921 09 1921 10 1921 11 1921 12 1922 1922 01 1922 02 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 1922 08 1922 09 1922 10 1922 11 1922 12 1923 1923 01 1923 02 1923 03 1923 04 1923 05 1923 06 1923 07 1923 08 1923 09 1923 10 1923 11 1923 12 1924 1924 01 1924 02 1924 03 1924 04 1924 05 1924 06 1924 07 1924 08 1924 09 1924 10 1924 11 1924 12 1925 1925 01 1925 02 1925 03 1925 04 1925 05 1925 06 1925 07 1925 08 1925 09 1925 10 1925 11 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 1926 05 1926 06 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 1926 10 1926 11 1926 12 1927 1927 01 1927 02 1927 03 1927 04 1927 05 1927 06 1927 07 1927 08 1927 09 1927 10 1927 11 1927 12 1928 1928 01 1928 02 1928 03 1928 04 1928 05 1928 06 1928 07 1928 08 1928 09 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 1929 06 1929 07 1929 08 1929 09 1929 10 1929 11 1929 12 1930s 1930 1930 01 1930 02 1930 03 1930 04 1930 05 1930 06 1930 07 1930 08 1930 09 1930 10 1930 11 1930 12 1931 1931 01 1931 02 1931 03 1931 04 1931 05 1931 06 1931 07 1931 08 1931 09 1931 10 1931 11 1931 12 1932 1932 01 1932 02 1932 03 1932 04 1932 05 1932 06 1932 07 1932 08 1932 09 1932 10 1932 11 1932 12 1933 1933 01 1933 02 1933 03 1933 04 1933 05 1933 06 1933 07 1933 08 1933 09 1933 10 1933 11 1933 12 1934 1934 01 1934 02 1934 03 1934 04 1934 05 1934 06 1934 07 1934 08 1934 09 1934 10 1934 11 1934 12 1935 1935 01 1935 02 1935 03 1935 04 1935 05 1935 06 1935 07 1935 08 1935 09 1935 10 1935 11 1935 12 1936 1936 01 1936 02 1936 03 1936 04 1936 05 1936 06 1936 07 1936 08 1936 09 1936 10 1936 11 1936 12 1937 1937 01 1937 02 1937 03 1937 04 1937 05 1937 06 1937 07 Keast reports to R. N. Shaw's "Short-Wave Notes" in the Wireless Weekly Short-Wave Notes by R. N. Shaw . . . THE MANILA STATIONS. Just as they were gathering a large field of listeners in Australia the Manila stations, which recently made their appearance with so much ado, appear to have disappeared as suddenly as they came. For some time they had been heard each evening on both 31 and 25 metres, but last week we could not find a trace of either. Writing on June 24, Mr. L. J. Keast (Randwick) referred to the excellence of Manila on 25.33 metres, but this week he failed to find it on that or the 31 metres band. It is just possible that the stations were carrying out a series and will be heard again in permanent schedules ere long. Doubtless every listener in Australia will devoutly hope that they do, for Manila promised much entertainment for us during the winter months. . . . AROUND THE STATIONS. . . . The Spanish stations, EAQ (30.4) and EAQ2 (31.65), are very active in the mornings and are also reported by Messrs. L. J. Keast and W. M. Chapman. Mr. Keast refers to the intolerable interference operating on EAQ's frequency, making listening almost useless at times. As he says it can be best described as that of a "tremendous" dynamo. It would be interesting to know just whence comes this interference. The forces opposed to the Spanish Government might be able to afford an explanation! Mr. Chapman reports that he notices great activity amongst Spanish amateurs on the 20 metres band. Another item of interest, says Mr. L. J. Keast (Randwick), is the return of YDB (Java) to its old wavelength of 31.09 metres. We referred to this station last week when it was testing around 31 metres, but it now appears to have settled down on 31.09 metres, where it is providing a maximum signal. We have also heard it at the same time on 31.3 metres. It covers the same programme as YDA (98.6), PLP (27.2), PMN (29.2) and YDC (19.8), all of which are still excellent every night, with the exception of YDC, which fades out towards 10 p.m. Higher up PMY (58.3), another Java station, can be heard well after 9.40 p.m. The South Americans have been rather spasmodic this week in their evening sessions, rather the rector’s egg, "good in patches!" Mr. Keast, referring to COCQ (30.77), says he does not think they are yet using the proposed greatly increased power, as at 10 p.m. strength is only as usual. It is possible that winter conditions may affect strength of signals from these stations. Stations such as HJ1ABE and HJ1ABP, on the 31 band, were generally very weak at 10 p.m. . . . Mr. L. J. Keast (Randwick) epitomises conditions, quoting GSG (16.8) as good at 8 a.m., RNE (25.0) excellent at 8.27. CSW (27.17) only fair, W3XAU (31.2) very faint at 8.54, YDC (19.8) clear and loud at 9 a.m. (when YDC opens), GSO (19.7) excellent in Hon. H. T. Armstrong's address at 10.7, and RKI (19.95) fair in talk. On Sunday mornings at 7 RNE was splendid, TPA3 good, OLR4A splendid, and EAQ (30.43) fairly good. At 7.30 a.m. CT1AA was good and at 7.55 a.m. a station was heard on approximately 29 metres, which appeared to be giving a church service. Later news was given, language apparently Spanish. This would probably be EAJ43, of the Canary Islands.Australasian Radio Relay League. Short-Wave Notes DUTCH GOODWILL BROADCASTS The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 30 No. 2 (July 9, 1937) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-714761925 nla.obj-714761925 21 January 2025 Trove 1937 08 1937 09 1937 10 1937 11 1937 12 1938 1938 01 1938 02 1938 03 1938 04 1938 05 1938 06 1938 07 1938 08 1938 09 1938 10 1938 11 1938 12 1939 1939 01 1939 02 1939 03 1939 04 1939 05 1939 06 1939 07 1939 08 1939 09 1939 10 1939 11 Smith's Weekly announces a new series of articles about shortwave reception at time of commencement of WW2 and heightened interest in world news New Radio Service. SHORT-WAVE news and entertainment is easy to get — if you know how. That's why "Smith's" is starting a series of weekly articles by a well-known radio-expert. He will tell you what to listen for when. Write to him c/o "Smith's," about any of your shortwave reception problems. If you are not quite sure how to use your set, if you don't know when is the best time to listen, if you can't identify a station you hear, if you want to know where to look for a service you wish to hear, send an inquiry in to "Smith's" radio-expert, with a stamped, addressed envelope for his reply. "Smith's" particularly invites, in addition, notes, comments, and suggestions on shortwave overseas reception from readers. All correspondence will be answered by "Smith's" expert. More particulars on Page 12.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234594049 New Radio Service Smith's Weekly XXI, 38 New South Wales, Australia 18 November 1939 19 January 2025 3 National Library of Australia Keast pens his first shortwave section for Smith's without byline OVERSEAS NEWS IN YOUR HOME. "SMITH'S" RADIO-EXPERT ADVISES. Weekly Help For Listeners. (Start Graphic Caption) 2.S.W. (End Graphic Caption) WARTIME is shortwave time. Never before, in the history of wireless, have so many Australians been listening to the voice of the world, as it comes over the air from overseas broadcasting-stations. Reasons are obvious. Not only does shortwave radio give you a continuous service of dramatic news and comment, straight from the source, but it also enables you to get a news-service which is independent of the daily papers' cables, monotonously tied to a couple of monopolies, and colored and curtailed by those newspapers' local necessities. WITH an ordinary commercial world-range radio-set these days, by no means an expensive machine, you can hear the latest news and comment (and propaganda) on the war IN ENGLISH, broadcast direct from the nations concerned. This is a service which no daily paper can offer you. It is at the disposal of any listener who cares to look for it. There is a widespread fallacy among many listeners that shortwave reception from overseas is difficult to obtain without a costly receiving-apparatus. This is entirely wrong. "Smith's" hopes to show you that any ordinary commercial world-range set is capable of picking up news and entertainment that is not merely easy to hear, but intensely exciting and dramatic. For you have to hunt for your mental food and the thrill of the chase is not to be dismissed. "Short Wave," "Smith's" radio expert, beginning from next week, will show you how to use your set to get this vitally important service. He will tell you when to listen, and what to listen for. Under his advice, you should be able to count on receiving shortwave programmes that will be as clear, as trouble-proof and as free from static or disturbance as anything you hear from Australian stations. "Smith's" has already drawn attention to the fact that the powers that be in Australian broadcasting have cut down your relays of B.B.C. news-bulletins to a bare ten minutes at a time. Most listeners with dual-range sets have retorted to this action by listening to the B.B.C news-service direct. But this is only one advantage of a set capable of receiving shortwave. B.B.C. news is only a small portion of what you can get on the international wavelengths today. The B.B.C. is on the air almost continuously, and, in addition to giving news in English, broadcasts it in ten foreign languages — Afrikaans, Arabic, Czech, French, German, Italian, Magyar, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish. English version consists of nine full news-bulletins, each of 20 to 30 minutes, while six supplementary news-bulletins, each of 5 to 10 minutes, and six news-summaries of similar lengths are sent out dur-ing the 24 hours. Only a fraction, however, is this of the news IN ENGLISH that can be heard on the average all-wave receiver, since Paris sends out seven bulletins daily, Berlin 7, Moscow 7, U.S.A. 15, China 3, Japan 4, and Rome 4, while there are bulletins from eight miscellaneous countries, including one in perfect English each morning from Belgrade (Yugoslavia) — and, remember, all can be heard with the utmost ease in Australia. Wouldn't you like to hear how the other fellow puts over his news and views? Naturally, a lot of this news and views is colored or distorted for propaganda-purposes, but, if you bear this in mind, you'll get a genuine thrill when you hear it. Anyway, you get the point of view of a government, and that informs your mind. "Smith's" listening-post is not situated in an abnormally good receiving-area. On the contrary, it is in a district in which conditions are representative of those in the majority of Australian listeners' homes. What "Smith's" expert hears on his ordinary commercial receiver should be well within the range of any Australian receiver. "Smith's" expert will use a moderately-priced receiver, similar to many obtainable in any store selling wireless-sets, so that his information will be of particular help to listeners who are using an average commercial set. At the same time, for the benefit of listeners with more advanced sets, he will use a super-commercial receiver, and loggings on this machine will be listed. Overseas reception today does not need any technical knowledge on the part of the listener, and weird gadgets or abstruse paraphernalia are equally unnecessary. The modern Australian receiver, thanks to Australian engineers, is capable of picking up almost any station in the world. All that the listener needs to know is when and where to listen — and that is what "Smith's" will tell him. Alterations are frequently made in transmission-hours and wavelengths, because of changing conditions. Consequently, you should keep an eye on this column every week, so that you may get the full benefit of the service. Cut out the column each week, and pin it to your weekly notes, and you will soon have a logbook that will open up undreamt-of pleasures and new horizons from your radio-set. Next week, "Smith's" expert will give the first of his articles on what to listen for in shortwave broadcasts — AND WHEN AND HOW.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234594070 OVERSEAS NEWS IN YOUR HOME Smith's Weekly XXI, 38 New South Wales, Australia 18 November 1939 19 January 2025 12 National Library of Australia First shortwave column by Keast SHORT WAVE NOTES, No. 1 LAST week, we told you of the rich supply of war-news in English which can be heard over the air — if you know when and how to listen — on almost any ordinary commercial all-wave receiver. Consequently, our column this week will be devoted to telling you where it is. Printed below is probably the most exhaustive list of stations ever published in this country. The times and wavelengths are correct at the time of going to press. TO meet seasonal changes in conditions, the British Broadcasting Corporation made several alterations over the last weekend. These are shown in the list, and regular listeners are advised to note them, particularly for reception from 4 p.m. till midnight. All known wavelengths have been given, so that readers may choose that best suited to their receiver or locality. I have had those wavelengths recommended for the best reception in Eastern Australia printed black, so that they can easily be picked out. RIGHT ROUND THE CLOCK FOR SHORT WAVE NEWS IN ENGLISH Eastern Standard TIME A.M. LOCATION WAVELENGTH 12.30 San Francisco .... .... 31.48 1.00 Moscow .... .... 25.00 Mondays only. 1.30 Vatican City .... .... 19.84 Wednesdays only. 1.35 Saigon .... .... 25.47 1.45 Delhi .... .... 31.28 2.00 London .... .... 13.93 16.84 19.82 25.53 31.55 Rome .... .... 19.61 25.24 25.40 2.30 Berlin .... .... 31.45 Nairobi .... .... 49.33 4.00 London .... .... 16.84 19.66 25.53 4.10 Rome .... .... 19.61 25.24 31.13 4.50 Belgrade .... .... 31.56 5.00 London .... .... 16.84 19.60 25.29 25.53 31.32 Paris .... .... 19.68 25.33 41.21 Rome .... .... 48.47 Wednesdays only. Berlin .... .... 25.49 31.01 5.00 Vatican City .... .... 48.47 Wednesdays only. 5.45 New York .... .... 19.64 6.00 Tokio .... .... 19.79 25.42 Moscow .... .... 25.77 31.25 31.51 39.89 49.75 6.15 Paris .... .... 19.83 25.33 41.21 Berlin .... .... 31.22 31.38 6.50 London .... .... 19.82 25.53 31.32 31.53 7.00 Hsinking .... .... 25.48 7.10 Berlin .... .... 25.49 31.01 7.15 Belgrade .... .... 31.56 49.18 7.20 Rome .... .... 19.61 25.40 31.18 7.30 Moscow .... .... 25.00 39.89 7.45 London .... .... 19.82 25.53 31.82 31.55 7.55 New York .... .... 19.56 31.48 8.00 Szechwan (China) .... .... 25.20 New York .... .... 31.35 31.01 8.30 Moscow .... .... 25.00 31.51 39.89 49.75 8.45 Pittsburg .... .... 25.26 9.30 London .... .... 25.29 25.53 31.32 31.55. Manila .... .... 31.55 10.00 Moscow .... .... 19.76 19.89 25.00 31.25 49.75 10.30 London .... .... 25.29 25.53 31.32 31.55 10.45 New York .... .... 31.48 11.15 San Francisco .... .... 19.56 Noon New York .... .... 31.48 Eastern Standard TIME P.M. LOCATION WAVELENGTH 12.45 London .... .... 25.53 31.32 31.55 1.00 Paris .... .... 25.24 25.60 New York .... .... 16.87 San Francisco .... .... 19.56 2.00 London .... .... 25.53 31.32 31.55 Paris .... .... 25.24 25.60 3.15 Paris .... .... 25.24 25.60 30.99 4.00 San Francisco .... .... 31.48 4.15 London .... .... 19.60 19.66 25.53 31.55 4.30 New York .... .... 49.00 5.00 Berlin .... .... 16.81 19.63 19.74 31.45 Eindhoven .... .... 19.71 Tuesdays only. 6.00 London .... .... 19.60 19.66 25.53 31.55 Moscow .... .... 19.76 25.00 6.15 Paris .... .... 19.83 25.24 7.00 London .... .... 19.60 19.66 19.82 25.29 25.53 7.30 Szechwan (China) .... .... 19.75 Rome .... .... 16.83 7.55 Tokio .... .... 25.60 8.30 Manila .... .... 31.35 8.45 London .... .... 13.93 16.84 16.86 9.00 Paris .... .... 16.81 19.68 Moscow .... .... 25.77 Rome .... .... 16.83 9.15 Szechwan (China) .... .... 25.20 Saigon .... .... 13.95 13.97 16.84 16.86 9.30 London .... .... 25.47 10.00 Berlin .... .... 16.81 19.56 19.63 31.45 Singapore .... .... 30.96 Moscow .... .... 25.77 New York .... .... 16.82 19.56 19.64 10.30 San Francisco .... .... 31.48 Tokio .... .... 19.79 25.42 31.46 Delhi .... .... 31.28 10.45 Manila .... .... 31.35 11.00 New York .... .... 16.87 11.00 Pittsburg (U.S.A.) .... .... 19.72 11.15 London .... .... 13.93 13.97 16.84 16.86 11.30 Manila .... .... 31.58 11.30 Vatican City .... .... 19.84 Tuesdays only. Midnight Berlin .... .... 16.89 19.63 19.74 New York .... .... 13.95 Those wavelengths printed in black are recommended for Eastern Australia. NOTES (1) 10.00 New York: Very weak at present, almost impossible to get on any receiver. However, if important war news is available, more power is used, and flashes are put through every five minutes or so. (2) 10.30 San Francisco: At present, this station is hard to hear at this hour, the reason being that a Japanese station has opened up on an adjacent wavelength, actually 31.46 metres, and being broad, and also exceedingly powerful, puts KGEI into the shade. At 12.30 a.m., it can be heard fairly well. (3) 10.45 Manila: A peculiar hum may be heard on this station from 9 p.m. This is due most likely to WBOS (Boston, U.S.A.), which is on exactly the same wavelength. NEXT WEEK WE WILL TELL YOU OF TALKS TO BE HEARD ALTHOUGH wavelengths have been shown for the whole of the day, don't be disappointed if you have difficulty in finding stations between 9 a.m. and mid-day, as seasonal changes are taking place, and it is hard to log anything at this time, even on a crackajack receiver. At the time of writing these notes, only one station can be heard at this period with any degree of pleasantness, and that is Rome (2RO6), 19.61. However, this short, dull period has its compensations, as afternoon listening is good, and evening reception is excellent. Those who desire it can safely listen in all night with the knowledge that their entertainment will be continuous. From 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., you can get undreamed-of reception. More of this at a later date. As station-changes are made quite often, with little or no previous warning, I would appreciate it if readers sent me any information they hear over the air that will be of interest. I want to help readers get the best out of listening. Anyone who is having difficulty in finding overseas stations is recommended to write to me about his troubles, enclosing particulars of locality, brand of receiver, year of model, number of valves, type of aerial, and a stamped self-addressed envelope. Address all correspondence to "Short Wave," Radio Feature, "Smith's Weekly," Sydney.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234595655 Advertising Smith's Weekly XXI, 39 New South Wales, Australia 25 November 1939 19 January 2025 12 National Library of Australia 1939 12 1940s 1940 1940 01 1940 02 1940 03 1940 04 1940 05 1940 06 1940 07 1940 08 1940 09 1940 10 1940 11 1940 12 1941 1941 01 1941 02 1941 03 1941 04 1941 05 1941 06 1941 07 1941 08 1941 09 1941 10 1941 11 1941 12 1942 1942 01 1942 02 1942 03 1942 04 1942 05 1942 06 1942 07 1942 08 1942 09 1942 10 1942 11 1942 12 1943 1943 01 1943 02 1943 03 1943 04 1943 05 1943 06 1943 07 1943 08 1943 09 1943 10 1943 11 1943 12 1944 1944 01 1944 02 1944 03 1944 04 1944 05 1944 06 1944 07 1944 08 1944 09 1944 10 1944 11 1944 12 1945 1945 01 1945 02 1945 03 1945 04 1945 05 1945 06 1945 07 1945 08 1945 09 1945 10 1945 11 1945 12 1946 1946 01 1946 02 1946 03 1946 04 1946 05 1946 06 1946 07 1946 08 1946 09 1946 10 1946 11 1946 12 1947 1947 01 1947 02 1947 03 1947 04 1947 05 1947 06 1947 07 1947 08 1947 09 1947 10 1947 11 1947 12 1948 1948 01 1948 02 1948 03 1948 04 1948 05 1948 06 1948 07 1948 08 1948 09 1948 10 1948 11 1948 12 1949 1949 01 1949 02 1949 03 1949 04 1949 05 1949 06 1949 07 1949 08 1949 09 1949 10 1949 11 1949 12 1950s 1950 1950 01 1950 02 1950 03 1950 04 1950 05 1950 06 1950 07 1950 08 1950 09 1950 10 1950 11 1950 12 1951 1951 01 1951 02 1951 03 1951 04 1951 05 1951 06 1951 07 1951 08 1951 09 1951 10 1951 11 1951 12 1952 1952 01 1952 02 1952 03 1952 04 1952 05 1952 06 1952 07 1952 08 1952 09 1952 10 1952 11 1952 12 1953 1953 01 1953 02 1953 03 1953 04 1953 05 1953 06 1953 07 1953 08 1953 09 1953 10 1953 11 1953 12 1954 1954 01 1954 02 1954 03 1954 04 1954 05 1954 06 1954 07 1954 08 1954 09 1954 10 1954 11 1954 12 1955 1955 01 1955 02 1955 03 1955 04 1955 05 1955 06 1955 07 1955 08 1955 09 1955 10 1955 11 1955 12 1956 1956 01 1956 02 1956 03 1956 04 1956 05 1956 06 1956 07 1956 08 1956 09 1956 10 1956 11 1956 12 1957 1957 01 1957 02 1957 03 1957 04 1957 05 1957 06 1957 07 1957 08 1957 09 1957 10 1957 11 1957 12 1958 1958 01 1958 02 1958 03 1958 04 1958 05 1958 06 1958 07 1958 08 1958 09 1958 10 1958 11 1958 12 1959 1959 01 1959 02 1959 03 1959 04 1959 05 1959 06 1959 07 1959 08 1959 09 1959 10 1959 11 1959 12 1960s 1960 1960 01 1960 02 1960 03 1960 04 1960 05 1960 06 1960 07 1960 08 1960 09 1960 10 1960 11 1960 12 1961 1961 01 1961 02 1961 03 1961 04 1961 05 1961 06 1961 07 1961 08 1961 09 1961 10 1961 11 1961 12 1962 1962 01 1962 02 1962 03 1962 04 1962 05 1962 06 1962 07 1962 08 1962 09 1962 10 1962 11 1962 12 1963 1963 01 1963 02 1963 03 1963 04 1963 05 1963 06 1963 07 1963 08 1963 09 1963 10 1963 11 1963 12 1964 1964 01 1964 02 1964 03 1964 04 1964 05 1964 06 1964 07 1964 08 1964 09 1964 10 1964 11 1964 12 1965 1965 01 1965 02 1965 03 1965 04 1965 05 1965 06 1965 07 1965 08 1965 09 1965 10 1965 11 1965 12 1966 1966 01 1966 02 1966 03 1966 04 1966 05 1966 06 1966 07 1966 08 1966 09 1966 10 1966 11 1966 12 1967 1967 01 1967 02 1967 03 1967 04 1967 05 1967 06 1967 07 1967 08 1967 09 1967 10 1967 11 1967 12 1968 1968 01 1968 02 1968 03 1968 04 1968 05 1968 06 1968 07 1968 08 1968 09 1968 10 1968 11 1968 12 1969 1969 01 1969 02 1969 03 1969 04 1969 05 1969 06 1969 07 1969 08 1969 09 1969 10 1969 11 1969 12