History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Biographies/Edward Baker Crocker/Notes

3 Edward Baker Crocker - Transcriptions and notes Key article copies Non-chronological material 1900s 1900 1900 01 1900 02 1900 03 1900 04 1900 05 1900 06 1900 07 1900 08 1900 09 1900 10 1900 11 1900 12 1901 1901 01 1901 02 1901 03 1901 04 1901 05 Crocker writes a letter to the editor of the Sydney "Evening News" THE EARLY CLOSING ACT. To the Editor of the "Evening News." Sir,— Now that an election is at hand, and candidates are aware that the Early Closing Act requires amending, I will, with your kind permission, give one instance of many, which will go to show the necessity of its amendment in one particular direction. The instance I refer to is the case of Mrs. W. F. Wood, of Leichhardt, whose husband was killed about three months ago, and who was left penniless, with four little children to support, and who is about to undergo a term of imprisonment for not having, it is alleged, kept the provisions of this act. The crime she is guilty of is as follows, that on one evening at five minutes past 6 o'clock she did allow 2lb of flour and one tin of jam to remain partly uncovered, the curtain with which, she had covered the rest of the stock (about £2 worth) being scarcely long enough to entirely cover the above-mentioned articles. I feel sure that it was never intended by the framers of this act that it should operate in such a manner with a person attempting to earn bread for her children.— Yours, etc., May 13. E. B. CROCKER.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112568794 THE EARLY CLOSING ACT. THE PYRMONT BRIDGE INCIDENT. Evening News 10,586 New South Wales, Australia 15 May 1901 27 January 2025 3 National Library of Australia Crocker speaks to a meeting at the Leichhardt Town Hall concerning need to amend the Early Closing Act THE EARLY CLOSING ACT. Two largely attended meetings of residents of Leichhardt were held at the Leichhardt Town Hall last night, one inside the hall and the other in the street at the side, the subject being the Early Closing Act. Reference was made to a recent case at the Newtown Police Court, in which a shopkeeper was fined for a minor breach of the act. From the outset it was apparent that while the sympathies of nearly all present were extended to the person involved in the particular case referred to, there were many present who were opposed to any attempt to decry the Early Closing Act. The Mayor of Leichhardt (Alderman J. P. Treadgold) presided, and the principal promoters and speakers were Messrs. E. B. Crocker, W. Adamson, T. King, Spooner, J. E. Anderson, J. C. Hume, S. Voyce, and L. L. Earl. In the hall there was considerable confusion during some of the speeches, and opposition was very pronounced when speakers referred to the fundamental principles of the act as being opposed to the liberty of the subject. All the speakers were agreed that the conviction in the case heard at Newtown was opposed to the spirit of the Act, and a substantial collection to pay the fine, which was nominal in amount, and to provide a fund for the shopkeepers was taken up. It was also decided to submit the matter, with a full explanation, to the Minister for Justice by deputation.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14385316 THE EARLY CLOSING ACT. The Sydney Morning Herald 19,712 New South Wales, Australia 16 May 1901 27 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1901 06 1901 07 1901 08 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 Crocker advertises for a Baker's Trough WANTED, Baker's TROUGH, cheap. E. B. Crocker, 153 Parramatta-rd., Annandale.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14536670 Advertising The Sydney Morning Herald 20,350 New South Wales, Australia 30 May 1903 27 January 2025 14 National Library of Australia 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 Crocker appointed to the board of The Australian Pure Food Meat Supplies, Limited THE AUSTRALIAN PURE FOOD MEAT SUPPLIES, LIMITED. The statutory general meeting of share-holders of the above company has been held, when it was reported that the amalgamation of the several businesses purchased had been effected. The following directors, being severally vendors to the company, are named in the articles of association:— Messrs. A. W. Clifton, W. H. Pepper, S. E. Caldwell, Joseph Riley, and by a unanimous vote of share-holders present the board was increased to seven in number by the election of Messrs. Thomas Davis, W. R. A. Kerr, and E. B Crocker. At a subsequent meeting of the directors Mr. Thomas Davis was elected chairman.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15255140 THE AUSTRALIAN PURE FOOD MEAT SUPPLIES, LIMITED. The Sydney Morning Herald 22,914 New South Wales, Australia 22 June 1911 3 February 2025 27 National Library of Australia 1911 07 1911 08 1911 09 1911 10 Crocker as president, Retail Cooked Provisions Association, pens a correction to earlier report on Early Closing EARLY CLOSING. Mr. E. B. Crocker, president Retail Cooked Provisions Association, writes.— I would consider it a favor if you would insert the following correction. In your report of the proceeding of the meeting held on Wednesday last at the Queen's Hall, which was convened by the Shop Assistants' Union, for the purpose of appointing a deputation to the Minister for Labor asking that the Early Closing Act be amended providing earlier closing for scheduled shops, it is made to appear that the proprietors of cooked provision shops desire their establishments closed at 6 o'clock nightly. This is not correct, and was certainly not suggested by any of the members of our trade present. What was really agreed to by all our members was that to close our shops earlier than 8 p.m. on four nights weekly, Friday 10 p.m., and Saturday 11 p.m., would not on}y be an injustice to us, but would be the cause of much inconvenience to the public. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115280297 EARLY CLOSING. Evening News 13,845 New South Wales, Australia 23 October 1911 2 February 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1911 11 1911 12 1912 1912 01 1912 02 1912 03 1912 04 1912 05 1912 06 1912 07 1912 08 1912 09 1912 10 1912 11 1912 12 1913 1913 01 1913 02 1913 03 1913 04 1913 05 1913 06 1913 07 1913 08 Crocker as President of the Cooked Provisions Association gives evidence at a session of the Industrial Commission COOK SHOPS. PLEA FOR SHORTER HOURS. In the opinion of E. B. Crocker, the keeper of a cooked provision shop, there should be some amendment of the Early Closing Act for the closing of cooked provision shops at a reasonable hour. Mr. Crocker appeared as the last witness before the Industrial Commission today, and spoke as president of the association. Shops now kept open as late as 11.30 p.m., but comparatively little business was done after 8 o'clock. He contended that no hardship would be entailed on the public. Witness said that there were shops in a locality in Darlinghurst which kept open until a very late hour. "Where did you say?" asked the Commissioner. "At Paradise Lost!" remarked Mr. Buchanan. "What does that name mean to suggest?" asked Mr. Piddington, "the fall of Satan?" The witness stated that he knew a shop that was kept open for 100 hours a week, and the Act permitted assistants to be worked only 54 hours. This statement closed the evidence before the Commission. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229685446 COOK SHOPS. The Sun 983 New South Wales, Australia 20 August 1913 2 February 2025 6 National Library of Australia As previous, further detail and context WAGES BOARDS. ARBITRATION COURT PREFERRED. CLOSE OF THE COMMISSION. Mr. A. B. Piddington, K.C., sitting as a Royal Commission to inquire into the operations of the Industrial Arbitration Act, concluded his labours yesterday, after almost four months continuous sittings. Mr. E. H. Buchanan, representing the Employers' Federation, submitted the following resolutions which, he said, were passed at a meeting of the executive of the federation on Friday last:— "(1) Wages boards as at present constituted to be abolished, and arbitration Courts presided over by Judges to be established, to deal with such industrial matters as may be prescribed by an amended Industrial Arbitration Act; (2) A minimum wage to be fixed by the Industrial Court, such wage to be a true minimum living wage and not a standard wage with any relation to skill, or the nature of the work to be done, the present method of fixing the rate of wages being found to operate in destroying competitive effort amongst workmen and restricting all inducements to progress; (3) Maximum working hours for the minimum wage to be fixed by Parliament; (4) overtime rate to be fixed by the Industrial Court, but. no overtime rates to be granted for any holdings except such days as are gazetted as public holidays (excepting Sundays); (5) The Court to have power to fix the rates of pay for, and proportion of, apprentices, but to have no power to interfere with the work which apprentices may perform in any industry; (6) The Court to have power to deal only with such other industrial matters as materially affect public interests and the public health; (7) All preference to unionists to be abolished." Mr. E. B. Crocker, cooked provisions merchant, said that under the award dealing with his class of shops, no provision had been made for the closing of the shops. There should, he considered, by an amendment, closing the shops at a reasonable hour. "It was not to be expected that the arbitration movement, confined at present to Australia and New Zealand, under which it was endeavoured to enlarge the domain of the law by bringing in legislation affecting these matters would be successful at the first or even at the second attempt, since the pressure of the new portion touched upon the Industrial body in the most sensitive part," said the Commissioner at the conclusion of the sitting." He had been struck throughout by the spirit of loyalty to the law, which was the just condition of successful democracy. He expressed his appreciation of the efforts of Mr. E. H. Buchanan, representing the Employers' Federation, and Mr. M. J. Connington, representing the Labour Council, for the thoroughness and earnestness with which they had collected and brought evidence bearing upon the Arbitration Act.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15444195 WAGES BOARDS. The Sydney Morning Herald 23,592 New South Wales, Australia 21 August 1913 3 February 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1913 09 1913 10 1913 11 1913 12 1914 1914 01 1914 02 1914 03 1914 04 1914 05 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 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 1917 04 1917 05 1917 06 1917 07 1917 08 1917 09 1917 10 1917 11 1917 12 1918 1918 01 1918 02 1918 03 1918 04 1918 05 1918 06 1918 07 1918 08 1918 09 1918 10 1918 11 1918 12 1919 1919 01 1919 02 1919 03 1919 04 1919 05 1919 06 1919 07 1919 08 1919 09 1919 10 1919 11 1919 12 1920s 1920 1920 01 1920 02 1920 03 1920 04 1920 05 1920 06 1920 07 1920 08 1920 09 1920 10 1920 11 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 Crocker places well in the WIA NSW Competition RADIO NEWS. . . . BY DOTDASH. . . . Competition Results. The results of the wireless receiving competition conducted by the Wireless Institute under the direction of Mr. Charles Maclurcan during December last were officially announced during the week. For six consecutive Sunday mornings telegraph and telephone messages were broadcasted from Mr. Maclurcan's station at Strathfield and picked up by more than a dozen competitors. There were 22 entrants, but only 13 actually received the messages, therefore, according to the rules, the judges, Messrs. Renshaw, Stowe and Maclurcan, only awarded prizes in the first and second sections as follows:— Section 1.— For the best complete log of the series:— First Prize (a De Forest intervalve audiofrequency transformer donated by Mr. Maclurcan): Mr. R. D. Charlesworth, 173 Parramatta-road, Haberfield. Second Prize (Open Order on Australelectric Co., value 35s, donated by the Wireless Institute): Mr. C. A. Gorman, West Botany-street, Arncliffe. Section 2.— For the longest distance received:— First Prize (a Room 2 61 receiving Valve, donated by Mr. Maclurcan): Mr. E. T. Vears, Grose-street, Leura. Second Prize (an Expanse Valve, donated by Australectric, Ltd.): Mr. G. E. H. Blanchard), Brown's-road, Church Point. Following are the marks obtained by the various competitors in the order of merit:— R. D. Charlesworth 563, C. A. Gorman 555, L. R. Hewett 540, R. P. Whitburn 521, J. H. A. Pike 477, R. F. Grosvenor 389, E. B. Crocker 331, H. R. S. Callan 307, W. J. Zech 244, G. E. Blanchard 174. E. T. Vears 128, E. R. Mawson 96, W. G. Best 49, T. R. Willmot 10, T. E. Dickenson 4. The maximum was 630.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118880401 RADIO NEWS Evening News 17,047 New South Wales, Australia 4 February 1922 25 January 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 1922 08 1922 09 Crocker wins prizes at the Metropolitan Radio Club exhibition THE RADIO EXHIBITION. To say that the Public Radio Exhibition last Friday and Saturday was a success is merely announcing the obvious. It was a triumph for the cause of amateur radio, and the Metropolitan Radio Club is to be congratulated. (Start Photo Caption) The Best Crystal Set, owned by Mr. J. Watson. This was made entirely from directions given in "Wireless Weekly" (End Photo Caption) During the various sessions, it is estimated that close on 2,000 persons saw the exhibits, and it is fair to say that most of the visitors were impressed. The science has long needed something of this kind to advertise it, and there is little doubt that the coming boom will be accelerated through the show. There was a good attendance when the State Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, officially opened the exhibition on Friday afternoon. In a well-chosen speech, His Excellency stressed the fact that while the experimenter was playing with his apparatus there was no telling what important discovery he might make. Subsequently, Sir Walter and Dame Margaret Davidson inspected the various exhibits with much interest. The amateur exhibits in the competitive classes were not so numerous as they might have been, but in quality they were excellent. The judges, Messrs. Maclurcan, Stowe and Reed expressed satisfaction at the workmanship in the apparatus. Considerable interest was taken in the splendid three-valve set owned by Mr. R. C. Marsden. This set stood on a table on the platform, flanked by a loud speaker and a magnavox, by means of which radio music was thrown into the hall. Despite an aerial only a few feet above an iron roof, the music came in very strongly, especially that transmitted on Saturday afternoon for the University Fete, by Messrs. Amalgamated Wireless, Ltd. At various times during the sessions, lecturettes on the science were given, and on Saturday night Messrs. Best and Swinburne, of the Metropolitan Club Committee, who had just returned from Stanthorpe, Queensland, after having assisted the Royal Astronomical Society’s party in the observation of the eclipse of the sun, gave talks on the phenomenon and their experience. The Exhibition was organised by Mr. O. F. Mingay, a committee man of the club, who should be proud of his success. He was ably assisted by the president, Mr. Marsden; the hon. treasurer, Miss F. V. Wallace; and the hon. secretary, Mr. A. Mitchell. The prize winners were:— Smallest crystal set, Mr. R. P. Addison. Smallest valve set, Mr. E. B. Crocker. Best single-valve set, Mr. E. B. Crocker. Best multi-valve set, Mr. A. E. Grigg. Best single piece of apparatus, Mr. R. R. Wilshire (Honeycomb coil panel). Special prize, Mr. C. R. McKenzie (shell loud speaker). Best complete crystal set, Mr. J. Watson. Highly commended, Mr. G. H. M. Silver. Most novel idea incorporated in any piece of apparatus. (Special (Start Photo Caption) Mr. C. R. McKenzie’s Shell Loud. Speaker, which won a Special Prize. (End Photo Caption) prize, presented by "Wireless Weekly"). Mr. A. E. Grigg (Radio Frequency Transformer-Selector). Best commercial exhibit (non-competitive), Miss F. V. Wallace.THE RADIO EXHIBITION. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 9 (29 September 1922) 3 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639605962 nla.obj-639605962 29 January 2025 Trove As previous At the Exhibition. (Start Photo Caption) Mr. E. B. Crocker’s Prize-winning Smallest Valve Set; and Mr. R. P. Addison’s Smallest Crystal Set. (End Photo Caption) At the Exhibition. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 9 (29 September 1922) 6 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639606145 nla.obj-639606145 27 January 2025 Trove Magic Spark announces Crocker wins prizes at the Metropolitan Radio Club's exhibition for smallest valve set and best single valve set THE MAGIC SPARK. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . THE EXHIBITION. The recent public exhibition under the auspices of the Metropolitan Radio Club was a great success, and the club's funds will benefit considerably. The fact that the average citizen is keen to learn something about radio was revealed by the large number of visitors at each session. The amateur competitive exhibits revealed splendid workmanship, and the judges, Messrs. Maclurcan, Reed, and Stowe, had no easy task in selecting the best. Following are the prizewinners:— Smallest crystal set, Mr. R. P. Addison. Smallest valve set, Mr. E. B. Crocker. Best single vale set, Mr. E. B. Crocker. Best multi valve set, Mr. A. E. Grigg. Best single piece of apparatus, Mr. R. R. Wilshire (honeycomb coil panel). Special prize, Mr. C. R. McKenzie (shell loud speaker). Best complete crystal set, Mr. J. Watson, highly commended, Mr. O. H. Silver. Most novel idea incorporated in any exhibit, Mr. A. E. Grigg (Radio Frequency Transformer Selector). During the sessions on the second day the visitors were treated to concerts by Radio. Amalgamated Wireless, Limited, who were sending to a station located at the University for the fete, and this music came in splendidly at the exhibition. The prizes will be presented at the next general meeting of the Metropolitan Club, at the Laurel Cafe, Royal Arcade on Wednesday week. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118822100 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17250 New South Wales, Australia 30 September 1922 25 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1922 10 1922 11 Crocker included in "Wireless Weekly" list of NSW Amateur Calls as 2BB Receive only AMATEUR CALLS. NEW SOUTH WALES. The following is a list of Licences issued to amateurs in the State of New South Wales to the end of October, 1922:— Call Signal. Name. Address. Nature of Licence. . . . 2BB E. B. Crocker, 14 Roseby St., Marrickville R. . . . AMATEUR CALLS NEW SOUTH WALES. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1922 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 17 (24 November 1922) 10 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-670092816 nla.obj-670092816 28 January 2025 Trove 1922 12 Crocker advertises to sell a valve set in "Wireless Weekly" SALE & EXCHANGE. Three Lines (approximately 15 Words), may be inserted in this Column for 9d. Extra Lines or part thereof, at 6d per line. FOR SALE.— Valve set. E. B. Crocker, 14 Roseby Street, Marrickville (Undercliff tram to Cary St.)Advertising The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1922 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 18 (1 December 1922) 12 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639621967 nla.obj-639621967 27 January 2025 Trove Crocker included in "Wireless Weekly" list of NSW Amateur Calls, now as 2BB Transmitting and Receiving AMATEUR CALLS. NEW SOUTH WALES. Wireless Licences for experimental purposes have been issued during the month of November, 1922, to the following:— . . . TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING. 2BB Crocker, E. B. 14 Roseby Street, MarrickvilleAustralasian Radio Relay League. AMATEUR CALLS NEW SOUTH WALES. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 22 (29 December 1922) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639630327 nla.obj-639630327 28 January 2025 Trove 1923 1923 01 Crocker declares his intention to participate in the 1923 Trans-Pacific Tests TRANS-PACIFIC RADIO TESTS. LIST OF THOSE ENTERING FOR TRANS-PACIFIC RADIO TESTS C. D. Maclurcan. W. Hudson. I. Spencer Nolan. Burwood Radio Club (Calibration Test). Robert James Sharpe. Sydney V. Colville. R. C. Marsden. Western Suburbs Amateur Radio Club. F. T. S. O'Donnell. Edward B. Crocker. C. P. Bartholomew — Donation of £2/2/-. The Hon. Sec. Mr. Tatham, 28 Adelaide, Woolaraha. Will be pleased to give any particulars to those intending to enter.TRANSPACIFIC RADIO TESTS. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 4 (26 January 1923) 9 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639639580 nla.obj-639639580 29 January 2025 Trove As previous THE MAGIC SPARK. Radio Notes and News. AMERICANS TAKE NOTICE. By DOT DASH. Americans are beginning to realise that Australians are not so far behind in the radio game after all. Several articles have appeared recently in American radio magazines, showing photographs and giving particulars of Mr. Charles Maclurcan's station (2CM), at Strathfield. The January issue of "Radio Broadcast" devotes several pages to Mr. Maclurcan's operations, and prefaces the article with the following editorial remarks:— "In Australia, as here, the tendency in amateur transmitting is toward reduction in the power, accompanied by increase in the distance covered. In this account of an Australian amateur's station, there are several features which may well be taken advantage of by Americans. Operating power tubes below their rated filament voltage, for instance, is a practice not usually found in this country. Transmitting 450 miles on 3.8 watts is quite an achievement and we find that our confreres in Australia are using such highly developed receiving arrangements as the "reflex" circuit. We should like to hear more from Australia." THE BIG TESTS. Arrangements for the amateur trans-Pacific tests are well in hand, and the N.S.W. committee is working hard to bring success. Mr. Harvey, who was hon. secretary of the committee, has been appointed to the position of operator at Vila. The secretaryship has been taken up by Mr. G. W. Tatham, 58 Adelaide-street, Woollahra, to whom all inquiries should be addressed. The following are entering for the test, and will endeavor to receive the American messages:— Messrs. C. D. Maclurcan, W. Hudson, P. Spencer Nolan, Robert James Sharpe, Sydney V. Colville, R. C. Marsden, F. T. S. O'Donnell, Edward B. Crocker, Western Suburbs Amateur Radio Club, Burwood Radio Club (Calibration Test). Mr. C. P. Bartholomew has announced that he will not enter, but has given a donation of £2/2/-. "Sea, Land, and Air;" Australectric; Ltd.; Colville and Moore, Wireless Supplies; Electric Utilities Supply Co.; Burgin Electric Co.; Miss Wallace; Mr. Malcolm Perry; Mr. Frank F. O'Sullivan, Radio Company; Mr. W. Harry Wiles; Electricity House; "Wireless Weekly"; Western Electric Co.; Sydney Motor and Dynamo Co.; Universal Electric Co.; Mr. H. G. Dewis.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118812745 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17351 New South Wales, Australia 27 January 1923 25 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1923 02 1923 03 Crocker joins new Manly Radio Club and is appointed to the committee THE MAGIC SPARK. Radio Notes & News. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . Another New Club. An excellent attendance and enthusiasm marked the inaugural meeting of the Manly and District Radio Club on Monday night last. For some time a number of radio enthusiasts had been discussing the possibility of forming a club in Manly, and the fact that their estimate of the attendance at the first meeting was exceeded by over 50 per cent was more than a sufficient reward for the enterprise. Mr. F. C. Swinburne, a well-known and highly proficient radio experimenter, who was one of the pioneers of the move to form a club in Manly, was elected president. Messrs. Brown, O. Sandel, and Clarke were elected vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, and a committee of three was appointed, consisting of Messrs. M. Dixon, Crocker and Symes. It was decided that the club should consist of senior and junior members, those under the age of 17 comprising the latter section. An entrance fee of 2/6 per member and an annual subscription of 15/- for seniors and 5/- for juniors was decided upon. Forty-seven members were enrolled at the meeting, and since then an additional five have joined, making a total of 53. It was decided to hold general meetings on Monday nights, and buzzer classes on Wednesday nights. It is the intention of the club to construct two portable sets at an early date. ???? a novel feature of its activi-???? into two parties, ???? portable sets. Transmitting and receiving practice will then be indulged in between the two widely-separated parties. The next meeting of the club will be held on Monday evening, at which an interesting lantern lecture will be delivered. Visitors and members of other clubs are invited to attend. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118846854 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17381 New South Wales, Australia 3 March 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker again experimenting with amateur broadcasting MUSIC IN THE AIR. Mr. E. B. Crocker, 2 B.B. Marrickville, has started experimenting in transmitting again on 410 metres and is working about 7.30 nightly using one 5-watt Radiotron tube. In a couple of weeks' time he intends adding another 5-watt tube. Any distant station hearing 2 B.B. please communicate with him at 14 Roseby St., Marrickville.MUSIC IN THE AIR. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 10 (9 March 1923) 9 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639704735 nla.obj-639704735 29 January 2025 Trove Crocker appointed to the organising committee of the WIA NSW Exhibition WIRELESS EXHIBITION. The council of the Wireless Institute of Australia (New South Wales division) has decided to hold a wireless and electrical exhibition in the basement of the Sydney Town Hall during the last week of June. The primary object of the exhibition, which will last for a week, will be to popularise wireless and electricity and to prove their value when applied to the vast, sparsely populated spaces of the Commonwealth. Many interesting and new appliances of both branches of science will be featured, and demonstrations of wireless telephony will be given at the most popular times of the day and evening. An organising committee, comprising Messrs. C. P. Bartholomew, Crocker, F. Basil-Cooke, C. D. Maclurcan, and O. F. Mingay, has been appointed.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16059973 WIRELESS EXHIBITION. The Sydney Morning Herald 26,584 New South Wales, Australia 20 March 1923 25 January 2025 9 National Library of Australia Crocker features on the menu of the WIA NSW annual dinner "Crocker Dial Soup" Round the Clubs. WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The annual dinner of the Wireless Institute of Australia was held at the Peking Cafe, Pitt Street, on Tuesday evening, 20th inst. The table was tastefully decorated with pink dahlias and ferns. In the absence of Mr. Bartholomew, the President, Mr. F. B. Cooke (Vice-President) took the chair. The menu, which was the work of Mr. Charlesworth, was as follows:— Oscillating Olives. Souperegenerative Soup, with Grid Leeks. Crocker Dial Soup. Single Slide Oysters. Knob and Dial Pie. Flat Top Beef. Perried Rice. Mingayed Marrow, Stowed Sauce. Cooked Carrots. Unearthed Potatoes. Broadcasted Beans. Tickler Tarts. Eddy Currents. Aerated Waters, for Small Capacities. Quenching Beer, for Larger Capacities. (50 Faradsand Upwards.) Singing Spark Cigarettes. TOASTS. The King, The Institute, Proposed by Mr. S. Tatham, and responded to by Mr. Basil Cooke. The Visitors Proposed by Mr. P. Renshaw, and responded to by Mr. Crawford, (Radio Inspector), Mr. Maclardy ("Wireless Weekly"), and Mr. Steale (Victorian Wireless Institute). Mr. S. Tatham stated that on returning from an interesting trip to America he was surprised at the strides radio had made since he left some months ago. Mr. Tatham gave an interesting summary of his trip. He stated he had studied the conditions of wireless in Canada and the States; he had the pleasure of visiting a large new trans-ocean station at San Francisco, which had been built to communicate with Japan. While at the West Coast he listened to Metropolitan Opera Company, in Chicago, broadcasting, and at a distance of 2,500 miles he was able to hear with ease, some distance from the loud speaker. Mr. Tatham said he hoped Australia would soon follow suit with broadcasting. He quite expected, and was disappointed not hearing broadcasting every evening when he returned. Mr. Crawford, in responding to the toast of the visitors, gave those present some sound advice regarding transmitting, keeping on their correct wave length, etc. He also referred to the subject of Hon. Amateur Radio Inspectors, pointing out that N.S.W. was the only State which had not already appointed their inspectors. Mr. Crawford also answered a number of questions that were troubling different members of the Institute. Mr. P. Renshaw, in proposing the visitors' toast, spoke feelingly on the subject of a central amateur body. During the dinner a flashlight was taken, and appears in these columns.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 13 (30 March 1923) 15 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639719299 nla.obj-639719299 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker included in photograph of WIA NSW Annual Dinner attendees WIRELESS INSTITUTE DINNER. N.S.W. DIVISION. (Start Photo Caption) From Left:— Messrs. Gregory, Rowland, Perry, Colville, Maclardy ("Wireless Weekly"), Mingay, Spen- cer Nolan, Marsden, Cooke (Vice-President), Renshaw, Crawford (Radio Inspector), Tatham, Keogh, Char- lesworth, Ingram, Crocker, Steane (Vic.), Schultz, Stowe, Maclurcan. (End Photo Caption) (See Letterpress, page 15).WIRELESS INSTITUTE DINNER N.S.W. DIVISION The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 13 (30 March 1923) 2 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639718477 nla.obj-639718477 31 January 2025 Trove 1923 04 Crocker doing his bit to add to the range of amateur broadcasting AMATEURS GOING STRONG. Listening in during the Easter holidays for Amateur transmitting, I was surprised at the number of stations I heard on telephony. Radio College was sending sacred music on Friday night; it came in strongly, and the modulation was perfect. Mr. Colville has also been sending over good stuff. Mr. Crocker was going ahead every evening; I listened in on Monday evening. Burwood Radio came in stronger than any of the others. There is no difficulty in getting good amateur music any night in the week; just listen in on wave-lengths between 200 and 410 metres and you will be sure to hear at least 2 or 3 transmitting.Australasian Radio Relay League. Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 14 (6 April 1923) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639722909 nla.obj-639722909 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker increases power of his 2BB station from 5 to 10 watts 2BB. Mr. Crocker (2BB) has added another 5 watt tube to his set. He is now using 10 watts, 7.30, is his starting time, and he can be heard nearly every night.The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 15 (13 April 1923) 12 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-627653956 nla.obj-627653956 30 January 2025 Trove Crocker elected to the Council of the WIA NSW WIRELESS PROGRESS. . . . (By "RADIOPHONE.") . . . PIONEER EXPERIMENTERS. The Wireless Institute of Australia (N.S.W. Division) held its annual general meeting at the Royal Society's Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday night. Mr. F. Basil Cooke, F.R.A.S., vice-president, occupied the chair. Appreciative reference was made to the good work of several members, notably Mr. C. P. Bartholomew (late president) and the hon. secretary, Mr. Phil Renshaw. The following were elected to the council for the forthcoming year:— Messrs. Charles Maclurcan, P. Renshaw, F. Basil Cooke, Crocker, Gregory, H. Stowe, and O. F. Mingay. The chairman, in introducing Mr. George A. Taylor, stated that Mr. Taylor was the first chairman of the institute, founded in 1910. This institute could claim to be the first of its kind in the Empire. Mr. Taylor addressed the meeting on "Australian Wireless Development." He described how in such a brief period as 30 years wireless has developed from a spark between two metal balls one inch apart to the broadcasting of a song by Madame Melba to "listeners-in" practically all over Europe and America. Mr. Taylor surprised many of the hearers when he said that a party of Australian wireless experimenters in 1910 and 1911 communicated by wireless between two moving trains. Then there was the guiding of a 6ft. Zeppelin around one of Sydney's theatres in about 1910, in the prosence of the then Lord Mayor of Sydney, by an Australian. The dropping of a ball, equivalent to a bomb, had been another great achievement.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245812348 WIRELESS PROGRESS The Daily Telegraph 13,705 New South Wales, Australia 14 April 1923 25 January 2025 21 National Library of Australia Crocker has three half hour slots each week in the Sydney amateur broadcasting schedule THE MAGIC SPARK. Radio Notes & News. AMATEUR TRANSMITTING. BY DOT DASH. An important meeting of all amateurs holding transmitting licenses was held during the week, under the auspices of the New South Wales Radio Association. The meeting was to discuss the question of keeping order in the ether, as far as amateurs are concerned, and to arrange for some programme by which not more than one station would be going at one time. Mr. R. C. Marsden was appointed as independent time keeper and umpire, and his duties will be to keep a list of transmitting stations and allot them times for sending. The umpire will have his transmitting station working shortly, but he will not be on the list. He will keep a listening watch, and act as a kind of aerial policeman to see that the programme is adhered to. The programme drawn up for the ensuing week is as follows:— Tonight: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2BB (Mr. Crocker); 8 to 8.30, 2LI (Mr. B. Cooke); 8.30 to 9, 2FA (Mr. Colville). Sunday: 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., 2CM (Mr. Maclurcan); 8.30 to 9, 2FA. Monday: 8.30 to 9 p.m., 2FA. Tuesday: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2BB; 8 to 8.30, 2IX, (Burwood Radio Club). Wednesday: Open. Thursday: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2BB, 8.30 to 9, 2FA. Friday: 8 to 8.30 p.m., 2IX; 8.30 to 9, 2FA. Saturday: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2BB; 8 to 8.30, 2LI, probably followed by 2FA. These times, of course, are subject to alteration or cancellation, should unforseen circumstances arise, but they will be adhered to as far as possible. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118842208 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17416 New South Wales, Australia 14 April 1923 25 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker finds an appreciative audience for his amateur broadcasting efforts MELBOURNE HEARS MUSIC FROM SYDNEY AMATEURS' RADIO TESTS. (By RADIOPHONE.) Several of Sydney's leading amateur experimenters have been conducting a most interesting series of tests with their brother amateurs in Melbourne. So successful have they been that the music transmitted from a Sydney amateur station, using less than 10 watts input, has been heard clearly and distinctly by several Melbourne amateurs. It must be clearly understood that the receiving station is not equipped with a simple "crystal" set, but rather with a multivalve set, which enables the minute signal to be amplified both before and after detection. SPEECH TO NEW ZEALAND. One enthusiast is now making arrangements to conduct a series of tests with New Zealand, and he is confident that he will be able to speak to his friend before very long. On Saturday night all those who donned the headphones were delighted with the various programmes they heard. Mr. Crocker, of Marrickville, was conducting some tests with a friend of his and he certainly has brought his station up to a state bordering on perfection. His music and speech came in clear and distinct, not accompanied by any squeals or noises. Mr. Basil-Cooke's experiments with the observatory were also productive of good results, and 2 L.J. is certainly holding its own. At 8.30 p.m., Mr. Colville rendered a very fine programme. It is worthy of mention that Mr. Colville was one of the pioneers in radiophone transmission in Brisbane, where, as secretary of the Wireless Institute in that city, he achieved great success. It is to be hoped that many more will follow in Mr. Colville's footsteps. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245806891 MELBOURNE HEARS The Daily Telegraph 13,706 New South Wales, Australia 16 April 1923 25 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia Crocker's 2BB station scheduled for transmission 7.30 to 8 this Tuesday night AMATEUR WIRELESS. EXPERIMENTERS PROGRESS WONDERFULLY. (By "RADIOPHONE.") . . . TONIGHTS TRANSMISSIONS. Amateurs, experimenters, and all listeners-in are informed that they should hear tests are being carried out tonight (Tuesday) by the following stations, whose call letters are shown:— 7.30 to 8 o'clock.— 2BB. 8 to 8.30.— 2IX. 8.30 to 9.— 2FA. 9 to 9.30.— 2VW. In order to minimise interference, these tests will be carried out in periods of 10 minutes, followed by three minutes' spell. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245821841 AMATEUR WIRELESS The Daily Telegraph 13,707 New South Wales, Australia 17 April 1923 26 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia Crocker elected to Council of the NSW Division of the Wireless Institute of Australia Round the Clubs. WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA — N.S.W. DIVISION. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the above Institute was held in the Royal Society's Hall on Wednesday last (11th) when Mr. F. Basil-Cooke, F.R.A.S., Vice-President, occupied the chair. The Treasurer (Mr. O. F. Mingay) presented a financial statement which showed that the present council took office with about £60 in debt, but was able to complete the year by wiping out all these debts and at that moment the Institute had over £30 nett credit. This was very gratifying under the circumstances, and it was freely expected that the forthcoming year would prove one of financial benefit to the Institute. The report also mentioned the excellent services rendered the Institute by the late President, Mr. Chas. Bartholomew, and also the esteemed Hon. Secretary, Mr. Phil Renshaw, without whose valuable assistance it would have been very difficult to carry on. The report was unanimously received. The Presidential annual report was then read by Mr. Basil-Cooke. The report was also adopted unanimously. The Chairman then introduced Mr. George A. Taylor, and stated that Mr. Taylor had the honour of being the first chairman of the Institute which was founded in 1910, when a party of enthusiasts met at the Hotel Australia to discuss and endeavour the remedies that the amateur's experienced in those early days. Mr. Taylor read a most interesting paper on "Australian Wireless Development — A Plea for its Encouragement." The world to-day is alert. For ages it had wearied on. Events happened and the world woke for a space and then it slept again in its matter-of-fact way. To-day it is wide awake; the crash of the great war upon history sounded a thump that is still reverberating round the earth in the changing conditions of National Government in the altered views of human rights, but more in the realm of scientific achievement, and no where more than in wireless communication have better results been achieved. Yet, different from other scientific investigations, wireless development did not want pressure to stir it to activity. So the speaker carried the audience through the pioneering stages of Australian wireless. He dealt lucidly with the early pioneers who DID THINGS, without any encouragement or assistance, which are only NOW being proclaimed by prominent German and American radio engineers as being invented in their countries. The communication by wireless between moving trains, the explosion of artillery guns, the guiding of aeroplanes, and dropping of bombs, etc., all performed by Australians in Australia. As now, so there existed in those days certain hindrances to experimenters, that was the Wireless Act, when £3/3/- was charged for a license. This so crippled wireless development that in 1910 the Wireless Institute was founded and Mr. Taylor was the first chairman. Mr. Wilkinson was successful in transmitting pictures by wireless (vide "Evening News," February, 1911). The speaker also proved that he was responsible for showing how sound waves and wireless could be utilised for locating disturbances in 1911 (vide "Commonwealth Military Journal," March, 1912), and in the control of airships by wireless by Mr. Roberts in 1912 (vide "Evening News," 16/5/1912). Mr. Taylor explained the many other experiments, successfully carried out in regard to the motorless aeroplane in 1909, and made strong references to the great work of Lawrance Hargrave, in connection with the initiation of flying machines. The whole proceedings were very keenly appreciated by all those in attendance, and Mr. Maclurcan and many others, all voiced their intense interest in the subject matters referred to. Mr. Taylor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by prolonged acclamation. The ballot for the new council was then conducted by Messrs. Marsden and Colville, which resulted in the following gentlemen being elected: Messrs. Chas. Maclurcan, Basil-Cooke, Crocker, Gregory, Stowe, Renshaw and Mingay. (We regret owing to the lack of space this week, we are unable to publish the Presidential Report of the N.S.W. Division of the Wireless Institute.— Editor.)Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 16 (20 April 1923) 11 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639729233 nla.obj-639729233 30 January 2025 Trove Crocker's 2BB station scheduled for transmission 7.30 to 8 this Saturday night THE MAGIC SPARK. RADIO NOTES AND NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH . . . TRANSMITTING PROGRAMME The system of allotting certain times for amateurs to transmit, in order to avoid interference, is working splendidly. There is one fly in the ointment, however, and that is the trouble experienced in getting the experimenters to arrange their times. Mr. R. C. Marsden, who is acting as record-keeper, opens the list each Wednesday for the week beginning the following Saturday. It is his desire that those wishing to arrange transmitting dates and times should make a note of this and let him know before Thursday in each week. Mr. Marsden can usually be communicated with by 'phone (Edgecliff 1619) any day between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The programmes arranged for the weekend is:— Saturday: 7.30 p.m. to 8. station 2BB; 8 to 8.30, 2LI; 8.30 to 9, 2FA. Sunday: 7.30 p.m. to 9, 2CM. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118837812 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17422 New South Wales, Australia 21 April 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker still has three half hour slots each week in the Sydney amateur broadcasting schedule WIRELESS. (By "Radiophone.") . . . AMATEURS' WEEKLY TEST PROGRAMME. The following experimental stations will conduct tests between the hours hereunder. Times between 7.30 and 10 p.m. not hooked up, can be allocated on application to Mr. R. C. Marsden ('phone Edgecliff 1619). Today: 7.30 to 8 p.m. 2 B.B. (Mr. Crocker); 8 to 8.30 p.m., 2 I.X. (Burwood Radio Club); 8.30 to 9 p.m., vacant; 9 to 9.30, 2 F.A. (Mr. Colville). Wednesday: 8 to 8.30 p.m., 2 L.I. (Mr. Basil Cooke); 8.30 to 9 p.m., 2 D.S. (Master Jack Davis); 9 to 9.30 p.m., 2 F.A. (Mr. Colville). Thursday: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2 B.B. (Mr. Crocker); 8 to 8.30 p.m., 2 F.A. (Mr. Colville). Friday: 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2 I.X. (Burwood Radio Club); 8 to 8.30, 2 L.I. (Mr. Basil Cooke). Saturday: 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., 2 L.I. (Mr. Basil Cooke); 8.30 to 9 p.m., 2 F.A.; 9 to 9.30 p.m., 2 B.B. Sunday: 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., 2 C.M. (Mr. Maclurcan); 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., 2F.A.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245808027 WIRELESS The Daily Telegraph 13,713 New South Wales, Australia 24 April 1923 26 January 2025 8 National Library of Australia Crocker completes construction of a heterodyne wavemeter, calibrated against that of 2CM OUR WIRELESSES COLUMNS. . . . Mr. Crocker has just completed a Heterodyne wavemeter, which has been calibrated from Mr. Maclurcan's standard.OUR WIRELESSES COLUMNS. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 17 (27 April 1923) 11 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639737057 nla.obj-639737057 31 January 2025 Trove 2CV hears nearby 2BB transmissions loud and clear "EASTER EXPERIENCES" 2CV writes: Perhaps the following may be inviting enough for you to publish for the benefit of those who have been giving their endeavours to benefit the "experimenters" — I have been giving every attention to the transmitting during the holidays, and as an experimenter, it has enabled me to adjust circuits and values to a maximum. Who said no broadcasting? On Friday night the air was full. Mr. Cooke (2LI) was going strong, and his modulation was perfect; Burwood (2IX) was also very strong and clear, and his CW is worth listening to, modulation and speech very good. Crocker (2BB) is closer to me, and comes in very loud indeed. His modulation is first class, keep it at that. Colville (2FA) is good on music, but did you hear his CW? It's a treat for sore "ears" (not eyes). All these can be heard 30ft. from phone, using 1 valve, amplification unnecessary. Leichhardt (2DK) was fair, but modulation was not up to the mark, but this will soon be remedied. Manly got a little out of his running and while his music came in fairly strong at this distance, his attention was otherwise attracted (over the odds). 2CM was on his usual standard, and further comment is unnecessary. Melbourne CW is received here from four stations, call 3BY being very strong indeed, full messages being copied and replies to correspondence waiting reply. I may state that while some of our "experiments" are transmitting Cogarithmetic decrement of 5 met. only, there is not any interference whatever. On Friday night there were as many as four going together, and each could be cut out easily. All tests carried out on one valve — using primary and secondary and tuned plate circuit.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 17 (27 April 1923) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639737209 nla.obj-639737209 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker's 2BB station scheduled for transmission 9 to 9.30 this Saturday night; Leichhardt Club reports good reception THE MAGIC SPARK. Radio Notes & News. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . RADIOGRAMS. The howling valve nuisance is as bad as ever. Transmitters are now prefacing their work by an appeal to amateurs to control their valves properly. Mr. R. C. Marsden will be transmitting next week. He has nearly finished building his set. The transmitting programme for tonight is:— 7.30 p.m. to 8.30, 2LI; 8.30 to 9, 2FA; 9 to 9.30, 2BB. Tomorrow night: 7.30 to 8.30, 2CM; 9 to 9.30, 2FA. Those who wish to be put on the transmitting list are asked to give their times to Mr. Marsden each Wednesday for the following week. His 'phone number is Edgecliff 1619. IN THE CLUBS. LEICHHARDT AND DISTRICT. The usual weekly meeting of the Leichhardt and District Radio Society was held on Tuesday last, when Mr. F. Lett gave a demonstration of reception of telephony, using one stage of amplification and a loud speaker. Music and speech from 2BB and 2LI came in very strong, and C.W. Morse was also received from 3MD (Melbourne). The society's monthly business meeting is to be held next Tuesday night. All inquiries should be addressed to the hon. secretary, Mr. W. J. Zech, 145 Booth-street, Annandale. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118841892 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17428 New South Wales, Australia 28 April 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1923 05 Crocker's 2BB station scheduled for transmission 7.30 to 8 this Thursday night WIRELESS NEWS. EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMMES. A programme of music and a speech was transmitted last night for the benefit of experimenters by Master Jack Davis, of Vaucluse. Owing to an accident to his gramophone the music was not without defects, but his speech — on the elimination of howling valves — came through perfectly. In jazz music the various stringed instruments could be distinguished with ease. Master Davis, whose signal is 2dS is transmitting on a 385 metre wave length. The Burwood Radio Club was also responsible for an excellent programme which was thoroughly enjoyed by the many listeners-in. There are no definite lists booked up for to-night, but to-morrow night the following experimenters will carry out some transmission:— 7.30 to 8 p.m., signal 2BB, wave length 360 metres; 8 to 8.30, 2LI, 410 metres; 8.30 to 9, 2DS, 385 metres.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245817680 WIRELESS NEWS The Daily Telegraph 13,720 New South Wales, Australia 2 May 1923 26 January 2025 10 National Library of Australia Crocker attends Council meeting of WIA NSW and is elected vice president Round the Clubs. WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. N.S.W. DIVISION. The first meeting of the newly elected Council was on Anzac evening, at the Wentworth Hotel. Mr. F. Basil-Cooke, Vice-President, occupied the chair. Those present were: Messrs. Cooke, Crocker, Renshaw, Maclurcan, Gregory and Mingay. The election of a President for the ensuing year was then entered upon, and resulted in Mr. Chas. Maclurcan being unanimously elected to the position. Messrs. Basil-Cooke and Crocker were elected Vice-Presidents, Mr. P. Renshaw, Hon. Secretary, and Mr. O. F. Mingay, Hon. Treasurer. In order to allow for the full number of Councillors, Messrs. Mingay and Renshaw then tendered their resignation as Councillors — as they were already ex-officio members of the Council. This was accepted and Major Newman and Mr. Sid Colville were unanimously elected to fill those positions. Considerable correspondence was dealt with, all affecting the great future of the Institute. The exhibition organising committee reported that they had decided to temporarily postpone the actual date of the Wireless and Electrical Exhibition for a few weeks in order to permit of more stable conditions as would allow of a successful show. All those interested are requested to note that the exhibition will be held in the very near future and there is absolutely no intention of cancelling it. The matter of Honorary Radio Inspectors was discussed and Mr. Maclurcan was nominated on behalf of the Institute for the position of "transmitter station examiner."Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 18 (4 May 1923) 13 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639876709 nla.obj-639876709 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker one of those nominated for role of Honorary Radio Inspector to NSW State Radio Inspector THE MAGIC SPARK. Amateur Wireless. GREAT IMPROVEMENT. BY DOT DASH. . . . THOSE HONORARY INSPECTORS. Sydney amateurs are all eager to learn who are to be the honorary radio inspectors. The N.S.W. Association has submitted names to the State Inspector, and the Wireless Institute has also sent a nomination along. It should not be long now before the authorities make known their decision. In the meantime I might mention something a little bird whispered to me on the subject. My little informer said that Mr. Maclurcan was practically a cert. for one of the jobs. Mr. Stowe is another whose chances are of the brightest. Others in the running are Messrs. Robinson, Macintyre, Hewitt, and Crocker. I leave it to you to make the choice of the four to be appointed. They are all good men, and the authorities would not go far wrong if they appointed the whole six. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118839616 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17434 New South Wales, Australia 5 May 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker's 2BB station again scheduled for transmission 7.30 to 8 this Tuesday night TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME. Mr. E. B. Crocker will conduct experimental transmission, commencing at 7.30 p.m., on approximately 385 metres. Other amateurs intend to conduct some tests at a later hour.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245810868 TO CONFER The Daily Telegraph 13,725 New South Wales, Australia 8 May 1923 26 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia Crocker announced as one of four honorary radio inspectors AMATEUR WIRELESS. Four Honorary Inspectors. On account of the increasing growth of amateur wireless, the authorities recently decided to appoint from among the experimenters honorary inspectors to assist the Government radio inspector in each State. The New South Wales Radio Association subsequently made recommendations in this respect, and today a reply was received from Melbourne, notifying that the following had been appointed for this State:— Messrs. Chas. D. Maclurcan, H. A. Stowe, E. B. Crocker, and J. W. Robinson. Letters of authority have been sent to the honorary inspectors.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118836881 AMATEUR. WIRELESS Evening News 17445 New South Wales, Australia 18 May 1923 26 January 2025 10 National Library of Australia 2CM reports on quality of reception from local Sydney amateur broadcasters, 2BB scores well Logs of Amateur Transmitting Stations Call Strength by audibility meter, max 1000 Wave length Hum, by ad. meter max 1000 Modulation perfect 10 Dist. miles from 2CM Name 2BB .. .. 210 360 3 8-9 4 Crocker 2JM .. .. 70 408 30 8-7 9 Marsden 2LI .. .. 34 407 — 8 8 Radio College 2DK .. .. 300 395 — 6-7 4 Whitburn 2DS .. .. 23 375 9.7 7-8 9 Davis 2IX .. .. 500 380 — 8-9 1 Burwood R.C. 2FA .. .. 11 360 8.7 4 3½ Colville All measurements on detector valve. These logs were compiled on Mr. Chas. Maclurcan's Station, Strathfield, using 1 detector valve only. Transmitters have to thank Mr. Maclurcan for the large amount of time he has devoted to compiling these records. Most of the logging is of recent date, but Mr. Maclurcan informs me that readings taken during the last few days show improvements in one or two stations.The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 19 (11 May 1923) 3 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-627761418 nla.obj-627761418 30 January 2025 Trove As previous, further detail WIRELESS. HONORARY INSPECTORS APPOINTED. When the amended wireless regulations were issued by the Commonwealth authorities some little time ago, it was decided, owing to the rapid growth of the amateur movement, to appoint honorary radio inspectors in each State. Those inspectors were to be selected from the ranks of the experimenters, and were to assist the radio inspector in each State to administer the regulations as applied to amateur stations. The appointments for New South Wales have been made by the chief manager of the telegraphs and wireless branch (Mr. Malone), who has selected the following:— Messrs. D. Maclurcan, H. E. Stowe, E. B. Crocker, and J. W. Robinson. Those honorary inspectors will assist Mr. Crawford, State radio inspector, and will visit amateur stations in various districts. Control of wireless is now in the hands of the Postmaster-General's Department, and steps have been taken to employ the postal organisation for the detection of unlicensed stations. With this end in view, letter carriers have been asked to report to the department all stations observed on their rounds. By this means it is hoped to check the erection and maintenance of unauthorised apparatus.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16061627 WIRELESS. The Sydney Morning Herald 26,637 New South Wales, Australia 21 May 1923 26 January 2025 10 National Library of Australia Wireless Willie expresses support for the Honorary Wireless Inspectors Wireless Willie's Weekly Warble. Dear Experimenters,— I have decided to drop my Humorous and Competition Columns for a few weeks until I put more pages in W.W., and devote the space to Technical and Make your Own. If you have any objections to this procedure, grab a sheet of paper and a pen and let me have it. Next week I hope to publish the full report of the Broadcasting Conference, and with that object, I am off to Melbourne, so that my readers will have the Dinkum Oil. The new Honorary Radio Inspectors appointed for New South Wales are: Mr. C. D. Maclurcan, President N.S.W. Division of the Wireless Institute of Australia; Mr. H. A. Stowe, Councillor Wireless Institute and Councillor of Kuringai and District Radio Club, Mr. Crocker, Councillor Wireless Institute, and well known in the aether as 2BB; and Mr. Robinson, a keen experimenter, who from time to time has been a vigorous correspondent in Wireless Weekly. Wireless Willie is going to give these four gentlemen his keenest support. They have taken on work that will take up quite a lot of their time, and as they are all keen experimenters it behoves us all to assist them.Wireless Willie’s Weekly Warble. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 21 (25 May 1923) 9 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639870914 nla.obj-639870914 30 January 2025 Trove Dot Dash reports amateur broadcasting may be affecting club attendances; Crocker appointed to committee of newly formed Australian Radio Relay League; 2BB included in a list of prominent amateur broadcasters in Sydney THE MAGIC SPARK. Bad Club Attendance. RADIO NOTES & NEWS. BY DOT DASH. . . Can there be too much music in the air? This question is prompted by the manner in which the abundance of radiophone work is affecting the attendance at radio club meetings. Many of the leading clubs have had good cause to feel concerned of late, for some of them having a membership of well over 50, see only about a dozen at meetings. The cause of the falling off in the attendances is undoubtedly due to the fact that there is so much to listen to these days, and there are many experimenters who would rather sit at home in comfort and listen in than go out to club meetings. The fact that every member owes a duty to his club should not be lost sight of, otherwise the amateurs will lose the good organisation that has taken so long to build up. The lecturers at the various meetings should be given some consideration. They give up their time and often travel long distances to oblige their fellow enthusiasts. Every amateur, too, should endeavour to improve his knowledge of the science, and this can be done best by hearing the lectures and talking things over with his clubmates. AMALGAMATED AGAIN Amateurs will be pleased to hear that Amalgamated Wireless Limited, is broadcasting again. The first transmission was on Tuesday night, when a good programme of music was sent out. The operator of the company's set asked that a candid criticism of the transmission be sent back by radiophone, and there was a good response. The principal faults, judging from the replies, was that the commutator ripple was very pronounced, and that the modulation was somewhat faulty, the music breaking on the high notes. But for all this the set has tons of kick, and should be heard over long distances. The power used was 40 watts, and the radiation 1,000,000 milliamps. It was announced that the company would broadcast on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., on a wave length of 410 metres. RELAY LEAGUE FORMED. The much discussed Relay League was formed at a meeting of those holding transmitting licenses, during the week. The officers appointed were:— President, Mr. C. Maclurcan; vice-presidents, Messrs. P. Renshaw and B. Cooke; hon. secretary, Mr. Charlesworth; hon. organising secretary, Mr. Colville, hon. treasurer, Mr. Maclardy; committee, Messrs. Crocker, Davis, Best, Whitburn, McIntyre, Marsden, Perry, McIntosh, Fry, and Cureton. It is now up to the League to interest itself in the formation of similar organisation in other States, so that some interesting transmission and relay work can be got on with. . . . AMATEUR TRANSMITTERS. I have been asked several times of late to give a list of experimenters who are transmitting just now, together with their call letters. Those on the nightly roster are:— C. Maclurcan (Strathfield) 2CM; Burwood Radio Club (Burwood), 2IX; B. Cooke (Clifton Gardens), 2LI; J. Davis (Vaucluse), 2DS; Marks (Rose Bay), 2GR; Fry (Croydon), 2KC; Sandel (Manly), 2UW; Mingay (Turramurra), 2XX; Keogh (Marrickville District), 2ZA; Marsden (Edgecliff) 2JM; Crocker (Marrickville), 2BB; Whitburn (Leichhardt), 2DK; Best (Rose Bay), 2EP [?]; Amalgamated Wireless, Limited (Camperdown), 2MB. There are others, of course, but they are not so prominent as those mentioned.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118838347 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17452 New South Wales, Australia 26 May 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1923 06 Crocker participates in the formation of the Australian Radio Relay League Minutes of the Meeting of Radio Experimenters to discuss the advisability of forming a Radio Relay League in Australia. Held at the Royal Societies' House, Elizabeth St., Sydney, on Monday, May 21st at 8 p.m., Convened by S. V. Colville (2FA). The following were, present:— Messrs. Marsden, Crocker, Mingay, Colville, Barling, Perry, McIntyre, Davis, Robinson, McIntosh, Whitburn, Charlesworth and Maclardy. Apologies were received from Messrs. Renshaw, Maclurcan, Cooke and Fry, who were unable to be present, but signified their whole hearted co-operation in the project and wished the meeting success. The chair was occupied by Mr. S. V. Colville, who at the commencement of the meeting briefly outlined the advantages of a Relay League to all Radio experimenters. Mr. Perry supported the chairman, and stated that in time of necessity the members of such a League would be a national asset to the country, as they would be conversant with the commercial practice in working their stations. Mr. Colville then introduced to the meeting, Mr. Squires, W/T operator on S.S. "Sonoma," and of Los Angeles, California, who was a Charter Member of the American Radio Relay League. Mr. Squires spoke for a few minutes, outlining the American point of view. Briefly he reviewed the history of the American Radio Relay League, from the time of its inception in 1916 to the present time. "In 1916," he said, "the American experimenter was transmitting and receiving in precisely the same way that the Australian experimenter was now, there was no organisation controlling the transmission, and matters were rapidly getting out of hand. The idea of Radio Relay League was then formulated and was soon afterwards formed. Six months saw the Relay System complete from San Francisco to New York with main and subsidiary traffic lines, who were controlled by their respective district traffic managers and assistants. Spark system was then being used and did good service, until 1917, when operations saw the League again active and C. W. Telegraphy rapidly superseded the spark system. Mr. Squires stressed the necessity for concentration on C.W. Telegraphy and not to waste time "monkeying" with 'phone sets. The time of operations of the League stations was from 8.30 p.m. onwards every night, but with the advent of broadcasting the time was advanced to 10.30 p.m. onwards, so as not to interfere with the nightly programmes. The annual subscription to the League was 2½ dollars, which once a month brought each member a copy of the League's official magazine, "Q.S.T." In answer to a question by Mr. Perry, on the attitude of the postal and telegraph authorities towards the work of the League, Mr. Squires said that no trouble had been caused and that the Department of Commerce (who control the American experimenter) had given them every encouragement. Some discussion was then entered upon on the question of messages sent from one to another for delivery, to say, a next door neighbour, Mr. Charlesworth thought that this was quite in order and within the W/T Act. Messrs. Perry and Mingay, however, stated that no such message could be lawfully delivered except by the Postal Department. The naval and military standpoint was next discussed, and it was generally conceded that the authorities would be sympathetic in the formation of a League in Australia. Mr. Maclardy moved: "That a Radio Relay League be formed." The motion was seconded by Mr. Crocker and was carried unanimously. Mr. Colville then discussed the question of a suitable name, and thought that the Wireless Institute of Australia should incorporate the League in Australia. Mr. Best expressed the opinion that the League would be better if it was not connected with any other organisation. Mr. Colville, however, enlightened Mr. Best and said that the Articles of Association of the Institute made provision for any such organisation which, although incorporated with the Institute could have its own constitution irrespective of the members and officers of the Institute. He also stressed the advantage of the Institute's registration, Mr. Squires having stated earlier that registration was essential. Mr. Charlesworth supported, saying that an enormous amount of groundwork would have to be gone through if the Institute was not approached, but if the League was organised through the Institute, the work in the other States would be done quickly and the League placed on a sound footing in a minimum of time. Mr. Perry then moved that the name of the League be "The Australian Radio Relay League." Mr. Best seconded the motion, and was carried unanimously. Mr. Maclardy next moved that the officers of the League consist of President, two Vice-Presidents, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Organising Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and a Committee of ten. Mr. Barling seconded, and there being no amendments, the motion was put and was carried unanimously. Mr. Mingay moved that C. D. Maclurcan be President. Mr. Crocker seconded.— Carried. Mr. Maclardy moved that Mr. P. Renshaw be Vice-President. Mr. Crocker seconded.— Carried. Mr. Maclardy moved that Mr. F. B. Cooke be Vice-President. Mr. Mclntosh seconded.— Carried. Mr. Mingay moved that Mr. R. D. Charlesworth be Hon. Secretary. Mr. Perry seconded.— Carried. Mr. Marsden moved that Mr. S. V. Colville be Hon. Organising Secretary. Mr. Mingay seconded.— Carried. Mr. Perry moved that Mr. W. Maclardy be Hon. Treasurer. Mr. Best seconded.— Carried. Nominations were next, received for the Committee of ten, the following were nominated: Messrs. Marsden, Crocker, McIntosh, Best, Mingay, McIntyre, Whitburn, Fry, Davis, Barling, Perry, Sandel, Calletta, Cooper, Blanchard, Marks, Mawson and Keogh. The following were successful by ballot: Messrs. Crocker, Whitburn, Fry, Marsden, Barling, Perry, Best, Davis, McIntyre, McIntosh. Discussion was then entered upon on the advisability of placing the results of the meeting before the Broadcast Conference in Melbourne, and it was finally decided it would be advisable to have someone at the Conference to look after the interests of the League. Mr. Colville moved that Mr. Maclardy be instructed to this work and to use his own discretion in matters appertaining to the League. Mr. McIntosh seconded the motion which was carried. Mr. Maclardy moved that the League affiliate with the American Radio Relay League, and that Mr. Squires be empowered to make all arrangements. Mr. Colville seconded the motion and was carried. Mr. Best moved that in appreciation of Mr. Squires' assistance in forming the League he be made an Honorary Member. Mr. Marsden seconded, and was carried by acclamation. Mr. Squires briefly responded. A council meeting was arranged for Monday, 4th June, to formulate rules which would be placed before a subsequent general meeting for discussion and adoption. The meeting was called to a close at 10.15 p.m.Australian Wireless Conference THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR BROADCASTING The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 22 (1 June 1923) 4-5 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639878867 nla.obj-639878867 31 January 2025 Trove Wireless Weekly editor expresses support for the Honorary Radio Inspectors HON. RADIO INSPECTORS. In another portion of this issue of Wireless Weekly is published an open letter to the amateurs of New South Wales from the four Honorary Radio Inspectors, Messrs. Crocker, Maclurcan, Robinson, and Stowe. This letter practically speaks for itself, hence there is very little need for us to make any comment regarding it. We feel sure that every genuine amateur will realise that the Honorary Inspectors are giving up a good deal of their time and energy purely for the good of the amateur movement. It behoves every holder of a license to do his utmost to assist them in every manner. Wireless Weekly hopes that all its readers will look upon the inspectors as the guardians of the experimenters' best interests.HON. RADIO INSPECTORS. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 22 (1 June 1923) 12 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639879238 nla.obj-639879238 30 January 2025 Trove 2BB logged by the Balmain Radio Club BALMAIN DISTRICT RADIO SOCIETY. At the usual weekly meeting held last Tuesday evening, at the Society's room, a very interesting demonstration in the reception of Radio Telegraphy and Telephony was given by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. G. Stephen. Telephony items etc., from 2JM and 2GR being heard throughout the room on one valve, many other telephony items heard from other stations. Telegraphy both damped and undamped systems, included Australian Coast Stations, New Zealand, Dutch, New Guinea Stations, Japan, American Naval Stations in Pacific, and several high power stations in the United States of America. All the above were copied on one valve. It may interest the owners of the following stations that their tests have been heard: 2CM, 2CL, 2DK, 2DS, 2FA, 2CI, 2BB, 2IX, 2JM, 2KC, 2LT, 2MB, 2GR, 2XX, 3JU, 3MC; many others have been heard, but no call signal being heard. The Society’s transmitting apparatus was in operation last week. Tests being confined to small wave lengths, viz,: 175 metres, using only 2 watts, reports show that speech, music and Morse were well received. Further tests will be carried out later, and anyone hearing tests are invited to send a report in. Call signal is 2ZB. The Society would like others to know that any person or persons causing interference in the Balmain district will in all probability receive a visit from either the Chief Radio Inspector or one of his staff. Owing to weird canary-like noises heard at the Society's room, it points out that there are many unskilled valve operators in the District, and no time will be lost in endeavouring to prevent such interference. The membership is steadily increasing and lectures and demonstrations given by members of the technical committee are much appreciated by all. All inquiries re activities of Society can be obtained from F. W. Riccord, Hon. Sec. (pro tem), 77 Grove St., Balmain.Amateur Calls The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 22 (1 June 1923) 17 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639879364 nla.obj-639879364 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker, together with the other NSW Honorary Radio Inspectors asks amateurs to comply with the Wireless Regulations An Open Letter to the Amateurs of New South Wales. Gentlemen, When the Federal Government issued the amended Wireless Regulations towards the end of last year, it was decided to appoint Honorary Radio Inspectors in each State. These Honorary Radio Inspectors were to assist the State Radio Inspectors to administer the regulations as applied to amateurs. As most of you are aware, we have been appointed Hon. Inspectors for New South Wales and have now commenced operations. Our duties are to inspect amateur stations and to see that the owners abide by the Commonwealth Wireless regulations. A very small minority of the amateurs is inclined to regard the regulations as cumbersome and unnecessary. We feel sure, however, that the great majority does not view the matter in this light, but on the other hand realises that strict adherence to the rules laid down by the Wireless Branch is necessary for successful working of all classes of traffic, commercial and amateur. The Wireless authorities are desirous that a harmonious relationship should exist between themselves and amateurs. We, as representatives of that department can but re-echo that feeling. In other parts of the world, lax control of amateur stations has resulted in chaos in the ether. Australia has benefitted by the unfortunate experiences of other nations and the Australian Wireless regulations if strictly adhered to by all amateurs should ensure smooth working. We feel sure that practically all amateurs will accord us their heartiest support in connection with our duties and will realise that in insisting on a thorough compliance with the regulations by all experimenters we are simply defending the amateur movement. Strict adherence to the regulations is the amateurs' strongest line of defence. Yours faithfully, (Signed) E. B. Crocker, C. M. Maclurcan, H. E. Stowe, J. W. RobinsonThe wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 22 (1 June 1923) 17 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-627761452 nla.obj-627761452 30 January 2025 Trove Crocker's 2BB station again scheduled for transmission 8 to 8.30 this Saturday night THE MAGIC SPARK. AMATEUR RADIO NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . AMONG THE TRANSMITTERS. Mr. R. C. Marsden (2JM) has been getting good results in the transmission of pianoforte music by radiophone. He has been heard over a 300 mile air line, and he is only using 10 watts. Young Jack Davis (2DS) has practically rebuilt his transmitting set and tests have proved that it is working much better since the change. He is using a single 5-watt Cunningham tube. Amalgamated Wireless have been having trouble with their set, and had to shut down on one occasion during the week. It is understood that the company will broadcast only on Tuesdays, from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. The transmitting times for the weekend are as follows:— Tonight, 7.30 to 8 p.m., 2LI; 8 to 8.30, 2BB; 8.30 to 9, 2GR; 9 to 9.30, 2IX. Tomorrow: 7.30 to 9 p.m., 2CM; 9.30 to 10, experimental. The roster system for transmitters was adopted some time ago, so that there would never be more than one station working at one time. If experimenters do not stick closely to the times allotted them, the system will be a failure. It is up to all to stick to their times in a sportsmanlike manner. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119164485 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17458 New South Wales, Australia 2 June 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 2BB on the Sydney amateur broadcasting schedule for Friday, 8 to 8.30 Experimental Stations Transmitting This Week. Tuesday: 7.30 to 8, 2MB; 8 to 8.30, 2MB; 8.30 to 9,2 GR; 9 to 9.30, 2DF. Wednesday: 7.30 to 8, 2GR. Thursday: 7.30 to 8, 2GR. Friday: 7.30 to 8, 2KC; 8 to 8.30, 2BB; 9 to 9.30, 2DF. Saturday: 7.30 to 8, 2GR. Sunday: 7.30 to 8, 2CM; 8 to 8.30, 2CM; 8.30 to 9, 2CM.Experimental Stations Transmitting This Week The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 23 (8 June 1923) 5 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639893744 nla.obj-639893744 30 January 2025 Trove Crocker provides telephony broadcasts for the Fort Street Boys' High School War Memorial Fete FORT STREET BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL APPRECIATION. To the Editor of Wireless Weekly. Dear Sir, On behalf of the Executive of the Fort Street Boys' High School War Memorial Fete and of the whole school, I wish to convey per your esteemed journal, my sincere thanks to Messrs. Crocker, Maclurcan and Marsden, who so generously transmitted for the wireless concert stall. I also wish to thank Mr. Harry Wiles, the well known Radio House of Goulburn Street, who lent most of the apparatus; and the Burwood Radio Club for their splendid transmissions, which undoubtedly made the concert a financial and educational success. Yours etc., PERCY H. HUNTER (2MY). REPORT ON FORT STREET FETE WIRELESS CONCERT. 25th and 26th May. Among the sideshows and various novelties of the Fort Street Boys' High School War Memorial Fete, the wireless concert was most prominent. It helped greatly to make the fete a financial success, and cleared away much of the doubt about Radio Telephony. During the fete nearly 600 people patronised these concerts, and went away delighted.Round the Club? The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 23 (8 June 1923) 15 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639894120 nla.obj-639894120 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker identifying unlicensed transmitters as honorary radio inspector; 2BB heard by members of Croydon Radio Club THE MAGIC SPARK. RADIO NOTES & NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . RADIOGRAMS. Mr. Jack Davis (2DS) of Vaucluse and Mr. Osborne (3BG) of Terang, Victoria, carried out ???? successful tests during the week. They worked both ways in telegraphy one night, and the following evening carried on a radiophone conversation, despite heavy rain in Victoria. The honorary radio inspectors have lost no time in getting to work. Mr. Maclurcan has inspected stations 2JM 2DS, 2ER and 2GR, among others. Mr. Crocker has also been hard at work. The inspectors have found many unlicensed stations, some of which have been closed down, while others have sent in applications for licenses. On Monday night there was chaos in the ether on the amateur transmitting wavelengths. This was due to transmitters not adhering to their roster times. The Vaucluse Progress Association is giving an entertainment on Wednesday, when a wireless telephony demonstration will be a feature of the evening. Mr. S. Colville has consented to officiate at the receiving end, and Mr. Marsden will send out the music. Mr. E. S. Ralls, representative of Radio, Ltd., Auckland, is on a visit to Sydney. He is keenly interested in amateur wireless here. . . . IN THE CLUBS. . . . CROYDON. On Saturday evening, the members of the Croydon Radio Club enjoyed a radio entertainment at the club rooms, "Rockleigh," Lang-street, Croydon. The Burwood Radio Club transmitted music for the benefit of the club, and other stations heard were 2BB, 2JM, and 2DS?. American stations were heard by using 2 L.F. and one H. F. amplifying valves, and a Brown's loud speaker. The club meets every Saturday at 7.30 p.m. Tonight, a lecture is to be given by Mr. C. W. Slade on Wireless Waves. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119171917 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17464 New South Wales, Australia 9 June 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker at the committee meeting of thee Australian Radio Relay League REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE AUSTRALIAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE. Chairman: Mr. Phil Renshaw. The following were present: Messrs. Marsden, Crocker, Perry, Colville, Barling, Cureton, Davis, McIntyre, Whitburn, Cooke, Renshaw, Maclardy, Best and Charlesworth. After a correction, the minutes were confirmed. Business arising out of the previous meeting’s minutes, were a report from Mr. Maclardy on the position of the League with the P.M.G. Department, and the Wireless Branch. Mr. Maclardy said he had interviewed Mr. Malone whilst in Melbourne, and Mr. Malone was eager to assist the experimenters in the scheme. Mr. Malone was extremely sympathetic with the experimenter and wished to be their friend. Mr. Cooke suggested that Mr. Gibson (P.M.G.) be the League's Patron. Mr. Perry expressed the opinion that the Minister of Defence would be preferable to the P.M.G., as the League would be more of interest to military matters. Mr. Colville asked would it be necessary to appoint a Patron, as he considered the League could control itself without the backing of either Military or Postal Departments. After much discussion in which Messrs. Best, Maclardy, Perry and Marsden participated, Mr. Perry thought that the question of Patron should be deferred for further discussion. Mr. Crocker said that it would be advantageous if the question was settled without much loss of time. Correspondence was next read by the Secretary, which included a letter from Capt. Fry, expressing his apologies for his absence at the meeting. He also requested that the Committee consider Major Williams, Chief Signals' Officer of the A.I.F., as a likely person for Patron of the League. Mr. Marsden moved that the correspondence be received. Mr. Colville seconded.— Carried. Mr. Perry then stated that he was prepared to withdraw his objection to the P.M.G. as Patron, providing that the League had public backing and interest. The report of the Hon. Secretary of the W.I.A., on the question of Incorporation was next read by Mr. Maclardy, at the conclusion of which the Chairman invited discussion. Mr. Best asked that each clause be dealt with separately for discussion. This was done, and the report was considered very satisfactory. (New Page) Mr. Marsden said he appreciated the way in which the Institute had come forward to help the League, and moved a motion of appreciation. Mr. Colville supported and seconded the motion.— Carried unanimously. Mr. Cooke moved, Mr. Maclardy seconded, that the report be received.— Carried unanimously. Mr. Perry moved that a committee of three be appointed to confer with the Institute in regard to incorporation. Seconded by Mr. Colville.— Carried. The following were nominated for the sub-committee: Mr. Colville, moved by Mr. Best, seconded by Mr. Maclardy. Mr. Marsden, moved by Mr. Cooke, seconded by Mr. Perry. Mr. Maclardy, moved by Mr. Cooke, seconded by Mr. Colville. Mr. Best, moved by Mr. Marsden, seconded by Mr. Renshaw. Mr. Crocker, moved by Mr. Colville, seconded by Mr. Charlesworth. Mr. McIntyre, moved by Mr. Marsden, seconded by Mr. Perry. A ballot was taken and the following were elected: Messrs. Colville, Maclardy and Crocker. Mr. Perry moved that the three members of the same sub-committee draw up rules and regulations for submission to the committee for approval. Mr. Cooke seconded. Mr. Maclardy moved as an amendment, that some suggestions of Mr. Colville's be read and discussed by the committee, before Mr. Perry's motion was put. The amendment was seconded and carried. The Chairman then called on Mr. Colville to read some rules and regulations which he had drafted from the constitution of the American Radio Relay League. Mr. Best spoke on the expenses of administration, and also on the question of membership. He expressed the opinion that full membership should be transmitters, and that they should pay more in fees than those members who only had receivers. The members who operated only receiving apparatus should be classed as associate members. Mr. Perry's motion was next put before the meeting and carried.Advertising The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 24 (15 June 1923) 9,18 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639886643 nla.obj-639886643 29 January 2025 Trove Crocker responds to combative Letter to the Editor of "Wireless Weekly" To the Editor of "Wireless Weekly." Dear Sir,— Your correspondent, "Q.R.N.," in reply to my comments in last week's "Wireless Weekly," has written a long epistle, most of which has no connection with the issue I raised. I did not, as alleged by "Q.R.N.," attempt to criticise the article written by "Amateur," but took objection to a couple of statements made therein which in my opinion are quite distinct from the rest of the article, and warranted the comments I made. Your correspondent makes the following remarks that "Mr. Crocker should have been fair, he should have read the article carefully before he criticised it." He also accuses me of dragging in Mr. Mac to "cloud the issue," and then asks me why I did not go further and quote Mr. Mac's views on the matter in "Amateur's" article. He further states that "I know Mr. Mac does not care a cuss whether he receives telephony or not." It is not my province to accuse "Q.R.N." of not reading "Amateur's" article carefully, but Mr. Mac's views as coming from Mr. Mac are not in that article. He may hold some of the views in common with myself and others, but there is not a word in that article that would make them specially Mr. Mac's. Besides, I am not discussing Mr. Mac’s views. His statements, that I did not read "Amateur's" article carefully, and that I knew Mr. Mac's views on telephony reception, are assumptions, and are not true. I do not know whether Mr. Mac cares a cuss whether he receives telephony or not, but I will venture an opinion, and that is, if Madame Melba were to sing through the ether to-morrow night, Mr. Mac would care a "cuss," and hang on to his phones, but if I were to sing he would not care a "cuss." In regard to my statement that "Amateur's" article implies that a person concentrating his efforts on wireless telephony is not a genuine experimenter, and his statement that the genuine experimenter only takes a casual interest in telephony. It is obvious, that this latter statement is a typical case, and represents the attitude of the rest of his genuine experimenters. My contention is, that if the experimenter in New Zealand who received music and speech transmitted from Sydney had only taken a casual or pastime interest in telephony reception, he would not have accomplished this feat, and this gentleman is as much entitled to be called a genuine experimenter as "Amateur's" experimenter, although he, from "Amateur's" point of view, is wasting his time on something of little practical value. "Amateur," to be consistent, must class this kind of experimenter as other than genuine. "Amateur's" statement that the Relay League had realised that telephony was only of casual interest, etc., is not correct. Mr. Charlesworth did make a statement similar to that referred to by "Q.R.N.," and there was considerable resentment at his remarks. Mr. Squires was a guest, and his crude remark about "monkeying" with telephony sets was also resented, but as a matter of courtesy it was not expressed. There were also "hear, hears," two of which I believe came from persons not holding transmitting licenses. Because a few said "hear, hear," to Mr. Squires, it does not warrant "Amateur" stating that the Relay League accepted his views. I do not consider the remarks referred to, made by Mr. Squires or Mr. Charlesworth were acceptable to the majority of transmitters present, no other speaker spoke in the same strain. These remarks caused many transmitters to think that their efforts were not appreciated, and "Amateur's" statement referring to the Relay League appeared to support this view. The tone adopted by your correspondent in reply to my letter is not just what one would expect from a wireless experimenter with whom one differs, and it is regrettable that he should think fit to state that I dragged in Mr. Maclurcan to cloud the issue, which I did not. Yes, Mr. "Q.R.N.," atmospherics are very strong, but not sufficiently so to prevent a man from giving his call signal. I know sometimes it is necessary to write under a nom-de-plume, but when a statement is made which reflects upon one's character, he should, at least, have had the principle to put his name to it. E. B. CROCKER.To the Editor of "Wireless Weekly.” The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 25 (22 June 1923) 15-16 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639891239 nla.obj-639891239 29 January 2025 Trove 2BB on the broadcasting roster for Saturday, 8 to 8.30 EXPERIMENTAL TRANSMISSIONS. For Week Ending 1st July. Tuesday: 7.30 to 8, 2ER; 8 to 8.30, 2VW; 8.30 to 9, 2 GR; 9 to 9.30, 2LI. Wednesday: 7.30 to 8, 2VW; 8 to 8.30, 2GR; 9 to 9.30, 2KC. Thursday: 7.30 to 8, 2ER; 8 to 8.30, 2GR; 8.30 to 9, 2LI. Friday: 7.30 to 8, 2VW; 8 to 8.30, 2GS; 8.30 to 9, 2LI. Saturday: 7.30 to 8, 2GR; 8 to 8.30, 2BB; 8.30 to 9, 2KC; 9 to 9.30, 2LI. Sunday: 7.30 to 8, 2CM; 8 to 8.30, 2CM; 8.30 to 9, 2CM; 9 to 9.30, 2GR; 9.30 to 10, 2KC.The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 26 (29 June 1923) 15 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-627761532 nla.obj-627761532 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker included in a list of Sydney amateurs heard by Marsden at Mackeral Beach but well down in audibility THE MAGIC SPARK. AMATEUR RADIO NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . SYDNEY STATIONS. An interesting test was carried out recently by Mr. Phil Renshaw, secretary of the Wireless Institute, while he was holidaying at Mackerel Beach. This experimenter took with him a portable receiving set and put in a lot of time listening to Sydney radiophones. He reports that all came in well, but he set about amusing himself by comparing them for strength and quality. After much consideration he set them down in the following order of merit: 2CM, 2JM, 2KC, 2GR, 2DS, 2LI, 2ER, 2BB, 2DK. It will be seen that Mr. Maclurcan heads the list as usual, and that he is followed by Mr. Marsden. Mr. Renshaw explains that he did not use an audibility meter, but tried them all out for general efficiency.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119170283 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17482 New South Wales, Australia 30 June 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1923 07 Crocker attends the first general meeting of the Australasia Radio Relay League and is appointed to the committee AUSTRALASIAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE. The first general meeting of the above League was held at the Royal Society's Rooms, Elizabeth St., on Thursday, June 28th. Mr. W. J. Maclardy acted as chairman. Rules and regulations as drawn up by the committee, were placed before the meeting, and after discussion were carried unanimously. The scheme for management, procedure, etc., was placed before the meeting by Mr. S. V. Colville, and after discussion and amendment was carried unanimously. The question of the wave length to be allotted to experiments was then lengthily discussed, and it was decided to send the following urgent telegram to the Postmaster-General: "General meeting Australasian Radio Relay League request information whether experimental transmitters will be limited maximum wave length two hundred metres, if so, vigorously protest." Up to the time this paper went to press, no reply has been received. The following are extracts from rules and regulations, etc., of the Australasian Radio Relay League: OBJECTS. To associate all persons, bona fide experimenters, directly interested in the transmission and reception, and reception only, of W/T signals and for the purpose of establishing a chain of stations for the effective relaying of experimental messages between members. To provide a centre for the distribution of information, instruction, and advice on all matters pertaining to W/T communications for the purpose of encouraging: (a) the correct procedure in transmission and reception; (b) the handling of experimental test traffic. To establish and maintain a body of trained W/T operators, which body would at all times be of national service. CONSTITUTION. The first committee and officers of the League shall be: President: C. D. Maclurcan. Vice-Presidents: W. P. Renshaw, E. B. Cooke. Hon. Secretary, R. D. Charlesworth. Hon. Organising Secretary, S. V. Colville. Hon. Treasurer, W. Maclardy. Committee: Messrs. Crocker, Whitburn, Fry, Marsden, Barling, Perry, Best, Davis, McIntyre and McIntosh. Membership: Only those persons who are holders of experimental licenses shall be eligible for membership. The membership shall be divided into grades, viz.: Members — Experimenters operating transmitters and receivers. Associate members.— Experimenters operating receivers only. Charter Members.— Experimenters who attended the inaugural meetings of the League and have signified their adhesion to the rules. Subscriptions: The fees payable yearly shall be 10/- per annum for members, and 5/- per annum for associate members.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 27 (6 July 1923) 13-14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639921139 nla.obj-639921139 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker's protagonist "QRN" continues with a further letter to the editor of "Wireless Weekly" "Q.R.N." Again. To the Editor of Wireless Weekly. Dear Sir,— I read with interest the letter written by Mr. E. B. Crocker and published in your issue of June 22, in which refers to a letter written by myself and published the previous week. I do not propose to start our argument all over again; such an action would serve no useful purpose. I would however, like with your permission, to refer to one or two points raised by Mr. Crocker and to clear up some misunderstandings which have apparently arisen. First of all may I state that I regret very much that Mr. Crocker should have considered my letter ungenerous, and the tone I adopted "not what one would expect from a wireless experimenter with whom one differed." In his original letter to you, Mr. Crocker expressed certain views with which I differed. I wrote to you pointing out that I thought Mr. Crocker was wrong. Perhaps I was little sarcastic, but, Sir, in a discussion arising from a difference of opinion beliefs are generally expressed in a plain and sometimes blunt manner. Had I been speaking to Mr. Crocker, I would probably have used even stronger terms and I do not think he would have taken exception to them. In his latest letter he expresses the view that "when a statement is made which reflects on one's character" I should have had the principle to sign my name. I can assure him that purely personal reasons necessitated my using a nom-de-plume. You, Sir, will readily understand that there are times when it is not desirable to sign one's name. However, my name and address are in your possession, and while I do not wish them to be made public, I have no objection to you handing them to Mr. Crocker when next you speak to him. This, I think, demonstrates that I wish to be fair, and I feel sure that when Mr. Crocker sees my name he will realise that I had excellent reasons for signing myself "Q.R.N." I would also like to assure Mr. Crocker that I did not in any way reflect upon his character. I admire him and admire the work he has done for the wireless movement far too much to do anything like that, and far from casting any reflection on him would be the first to take his part were any such reflection made. I say this in all sincerity and feel sure that Mr. Crocker will believe it. Then again there is another little point. Mr. Crocker stated that the remarks at the Relay League meeting caused many transmitters to think that their efforts are not appreciated. Any such thought should be at once cast aside. The vast crowd of amateurs which listen in to amateur transmission is ample proof of the appreciation of the efforts of those holding transmitting licenses. Anyhow, I am glad Mr. Crocker admits that the matter was referred to at the Relay League because previously he denied that any remarks were made. (You see, Sir, I simply cannot help arguing!) Both Mr. Crocker and myself have used Mr. Mac’s name, and I suppose he is "wondering what he has done to deserve it all. As a matter of fact I know that he has already expressed the opinion that if many more letters are written the amateurs will be wanting to know the colour of his shirts! Now let me draw to a close. I have avoided further argument in connection with telephony v. telegraphy because my previous letter contained all I have to say. When all is said and done, Mr. Crocker and I have merely had a difference of opinions, we have each aired our views. In any movement, particularly in the wireless movement, difference of opinion is an asset. Open discussion brings out many views which otherwise would not be uttered. My respect for Mr. Crocker has not diminished because I have had an argument with him, and I know that he will view me in a similar light. We have both learned something of each other's views, and the amateurs who have read our letters have perhaps been interested in both. May I again say that my remarks concerning Mr. Crocker's letter were not made to cast any reflection on him? I sincerely hope that in the near future he will write to you on some matter which has my support so that I can (under my own name!) endorse his sentiments. Yours etc. "Q.R.N." "Q.R.N." Again The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 27 (6 July 1923) 18, 20 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639921281 nla.obj-639921281 30 January 2025 Trove Crocker broadcasts bagpipes and concertina, likely firsts for Australia A SCOTCH NIGHT AT 2BB. E. B. Crocker (Marrickville) A series of tests took place on Sunday night last at the above station. Experiments with concertina and bag pipe selections were carried out successfully. The items transmitted through the ether between 8 and 9 p.m. on night mentioned were as follows: Scotch selections on concertina by Mr. Gardiner; tenor solos, Bonnie Mary of Argyle and Annie Laurie, by Mr. Hamilton; Boys of the Old Brigade, by Master W. Timmings; selection on bag pipes, by Mr. Taylor; piano solo, Sabbath Chimes, by Miss Crocker; comic Scotch song, I'm 94 To-day, by Mr. Taylor, and a recitation, The Burial of Sir John Moore, by Mr. Valentine. Reports received stated that the items came in distinctly and with strength, and considering this station only uses 1-5 watt tube, with an aerial smaller than any other transmitting station — the results are creditable.The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 29 (20 July 1923) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-627761619 nla.obj-627761619 30 January 2025 Trove 2BB prominent in the amateur broadcasting roster to 18 July 1923 Roster for 10 days ending 18th July, 1923 7.30 to 8.0; 8.0 to 8.30; 8.30 to 9.0; 9.0 to 9.30; 9.30 to 10.0 Monday, 9 ... 2UW 2JM Nil 2ZG 2GR Tuesday, 10 ... Nil 2BB 2GR 2UW 2GR Wednes, 11 ... 2UW 2GR 2DS 2ZG 2GR Thursday, 12 ... 2GR 2GR Nil Nil 2ZG Friday, 13 ... Nil 2BB Nil 2UW 2ZG Saturday, 14 ... 2DS 2GR 2JM 2GR 2ZG Sunday, 15 ... 7 to 8, 2GR Nil 8 to 9, 2BB 9 to 10, 2JM Monday, 16 ... 2UW 2GR Nil Nil 2ZG Tuesday, 17 ... 2JM 2BB 2GR 2UW Nil Wednes, 18 ... 2JM 2GR 2UW 2ZG NilRoster for 10 days ending 18th July, 1923 The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 28 (13 July 1923) 1 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639982353 nla.obj-639982353 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker in a small group of Sydney's most well known experimenters who meet with Malone, Controller of Wireless N.S.W. Experimenters meet Mr. Malone. An informal but representative of experimenters met Mr. J. Malone on Tuesday afternoon last, and discussed with him their views regarding experimental wireless in Australia. Many most interesting views were put forward on behalf of the experimenters. Those present were Messrs. Colville, Crocker, Maclardy, Renshaw and Stowe. Mr. Malone answered all the numerous questions put forward, and cleared up many fears that were in the minds of the party. The above mentioned experimenters, with the addition of Mr. M. Moore, afterwards entertained Mr. Malone at dinner in the Wentworth Hotel, where wireless was fully discussed from all points of view. Mr. Malone, when interviewed later, stated that he had been delighted in meeting and hearing the views of these well-known N.S.W. experimenters, and that it was pleasing to know that a body had been formed among experimenters which would assist the department in the control of wireless in regard to experimental work.N.S.W. Experimenters meet Mr. Malone. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 29 (20 July 1923) 16 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640027872 nla.obj-640027872 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker receives kudos for his amateur broadcasting, transmitting bagpipes and concertina; also demonstrates his transmitter at a meeting of the Marrickville Radio Club THE MAGIC SPARK. AMATEUR RADIO NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . RADIOPHONE ATTRACTIONS. The quality of the music in the air these days is improving by leaps and bounds. We still have gramophone and worn out records, but there are bright spots when tests are carried out by real vocalists and instrumentalists. Mr. Marsden (2JM) had at his station the other day Mr. Crouch, whose lyrical tenor is reported to be one of the best heard in radiophone work. Tomorrow night, Dr. and Mrs. Silverton, well-known amateur vocalists, and Mr. Milner Stephen, also a singer will assist Mr. Marsden in his experiments between 9 and 10. In the vocal items, Mr. Marsden would like experimenters to take careful note and report to him the proportion of voice to accompaniment. The correct volume is two-thirds voice to one-third piano, but it is not easy to get the correct blending over the radiophone. While on the subject of radiophone attractions, I should like to mention that Mr. Crocker has been putting over some good transmissions. The other day he broadcasted the bagpipes, and finished up with the concertina. Both instruments were carried splendidly by the ether wave. . . . IN THE CLUBS. . . . MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT. At the last meeting of the Marrickville and District Radio Club, Mr. Crocker demonstrated and lectured on his transmitting set. At the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Crocker was elected a patron of the club. It was announced that new club rooms in a more convenient locality would shortly be available. For the present the club meets every Monday, at 8 p.m., at the Congregational School Hall, Perry-street, Marrickville. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119160936 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17500 New South Wales, Australia 21 July 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker gives a lecture to the Marrickville Radio Club and is elected its patron MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT RADIO CLUB. The usual weekly meeting of this club was held in their hall in Perry Street, Marrickville, on Monday, 16th inst. After the business of the meeting had been disposed of, the President called on Mr. E. B. Crocker well known as 2BB, to deliver a lecture on transmitting. Mr. Crocker, on taking the floor, was greeted with a hearty applause, and his lecture was one of great interest. To assist him, Mr. Crocker brought along his transmitting set which proved to be the most interesting exhibit yet shown in the Club-rooms. He outlined a short history of his own initiations into the transmitting field, ably pointed out the difficulties which beset the path of the average transmitter, and explained how he had managed to overcome a great many. Before closing his lecture the speaker suggested that the club should hold a debate on the subject: "What constitutes an experimenter?" Mr. Primmington, the chairman, in thanking Mr. Crocker for his interesting contribution, also stated that this suggestion was invaluable and that the club would act on it. Prior to the closing of the meeting, Mr. Crocker was unanimously elected Patron to this club, and appointment which is very popular. It was also announced that the club very shortly intended moving to more central club-rooms, the first night in which would be taken up by Mr. Basil Cooke in a lecture on "Resonance." Intending members are invited to get in touch with Secretary, R. G. Ellis, 40 Park Rd., MarrickvilleRound the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 30 (27 July 1923) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640047128 nla.obj-640047128 31 January 2025 Trove 1923 08 Crocker elected Patron of the Marrickville Radio Club at an extraordinary general meeting MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT RADIO CLUB. The usual meeting of the above club was held in their new rooms, at the School of Arts, Illawarra Road, Marrickville, on Monday, the 6th instant, at 8 p.m. Two new members were admitted. An extraordinary general election was held to meet the demand of a re-organisation, the following officers being elected:— Patron, E. B. Crocker; President, W. L. Hamilton; Vice-Presidents, W. H. Weston, C. Trimmington; Secretary, A. W. Hemming; Assistant Secretary, W. Godbehere; Treasurer, G. W. Round; Publicity Officer, W. L. Hamilton; Librarian, F. Kirk; Trustees, W. L. Hamilton, W. H. Weston, C. Trimmington; General Committee, R. G. Ellis, A. Smith, H. W. McQuoid, R. Porch, J. Flindt; Technical Committee, W. H. Weston, W. L. Hamilton, F. Kirk, R. G. Ellis, C. Trimmington; Auditors, Messrs. Stiff and W. McLeod; Delegate, A. W. Hemming. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the ex-President and ex-Secretary for their efforts in furthering the objects of the club. This was suitably replied to. It was announced that Mr. F. Basil Cooke would lecture to the club on "Resonance," on the 13th instant, the following Monday, 20th, being occupied by Mr. Wallace Best, in a suitable lecture.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 33 (17 August 1923) 17 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639988952 nla.obj-639988952 31 January 2025 Trove 1923 09 Crocker in Court over Probate matter LAW NOTICES. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. SUPREME COURT. . . . In Probate.— Before the Registrar.— To settle minutes of decree.— Maddock v Ledger, 11.30. Before the First Clerk.— To pass accounts.— J. Hurst, 10.30; R. W. Sawtell, 11. Before the Second Clerk.— To pass Accounts.— W. H. Fryer, 10.30; H. P. Whalley, 11; G. Snowball, 11.30; E. B. Crocker, 12.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16091317 LAW NOTICES. The Sydney Morning Herald 26,729 New South Wales, Australia 5 September 1923 26 January 2025 10 National Library of Australia Crocker, in common with other amateur operators, required to shift frequency from circa 400 metres to circa 200 metres THE MAGIC SPARK. RADIO NOTES & NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . RADIOGRAMS. . . . The State radio inspector has sent round a little note to amateur transmitters requesting them to shift on to the lower wave length allotted them. The following are now on their new wave lengths:— Messrs. Maclurcan (240 metres), Davis (235), Marsden (236), Crocker (235). As yet there have been no applicants for 212 metres, which is not strange considering that it is dead on the ninth harmonic at Garden Island.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119181914 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17542 New South Wales, Australia 8 September 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker, as Patron, attends meeting of Marrickville Radio Club and initiates discussion on experimenters vs BCLs MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT RADIO CLUB. At the School of Arts Hall, in Illawarra Road, Marrickville, on Monday, 3rd inst., the weekly meeting of the above club was held. The report from the Technical Committee was received, and it was agreed that the club's transmitting and receiving license be taken out in the name of the President, Mr. H. L. Hamilton. Mr. S. Trimmington reaffirmed his decision to present the club with two masts, one 70 feet and one 50 feet, and advised that they would be available any time the Technical Committee required them. The club next went into the discussion on "What constitutes a genuine experimenter." This discussion was instigated by the club's patron, Mr. E. B. Crocker. Many and varied were the definitions put forward, two humorous ones being worthy of mention. (a) A genuine experimenter is one who on being asked for a pencil sheds from his pocket such things as cat whiskers, crystals, valve sockets, etc. (b) A genuine experimenter is one who endeavours to operate a loud speaker from a crystal and an electric bulb. On the 17th inst., Mr. Mingay, of Burgin Electric Company will deliver a lecture to this club on "Short Wave Non-regenerative Receivers." Secretary A. N. Hemming, of Central Avenue, Marrickville, would like to hear from local enthusiasts. Only those holding experimental licenses are catered for.Round the Clubs. WESTERN SUBURBS AMATEUR WIRELESS ASSOCIATION. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 37 (14 September 1923) 16 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640245346 nla.obj-640245346 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker's 2BB provides the music for a wireless demonstration by the Leichhardt Radio Club LEICHHARDT AND DISTRICTS RADIO CLUB. The Leichhardt and Districts Radio Society gave a very interesting demonstration of wireless telephony reception, at the Salvation Army Hall, at Dulwich Hill, on Saturday, 22nd. A charge was made for admission, the proceeds being in aid of the relief fund. Mr. Frederick Thompson (representing the club), delivered a short lecture on the "Wonders of Wireless," and assisted by Mr. E. J. Fox gave a practical demonstration of the reception of music and Morse, the musical programme being kindly supplied by Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB). The receiving set consisted of a four valve set and a Western Electric loud speaker, the whole apparatus and aerial was erected within ten minutes of arrival at the hall. Owing to the excellence of music reviewed "per radio," the rest of the programme (vocal) was omitted. As usual, the set had to be taken to pieces to convince a few sceptical people that there was no gramophone hidden inside it. The demonstration closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer and assistant. The same society's forty-eighth general meeting was held in the club room, 176 Johnston Street, Annandale, on Tuesday, September 18th, when a very interesting lecture was delivered by Mr. F. Lett, one of the Society's most popular as well as most active members. Several subjects were dealt with briefly but effectively, and members were given many valuable hints on the construction of aerial systems, the use of condensers in different parts of receiving circuits, as well as the best types of inductances for use on different wave lengths. Mr. Lett described the construction and action of the loose coupler and variometer and vario and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks by acclamation at the conclusion of his talk. Considerable interest centres around the Society’s first annual general meeting, which has been fixed for Monday, September 8th, and an excellent report of the year's progress is anticipated. Although the Society's member ship now stands at 52, there is still ample room for expansion, and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. J. Zech, of 145 Booth Street, Annandale, will be pleased to hear from local enthusiasts with a view to enrolment. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday next, when all interested are invited to be present.KILLARA RADIO CLUB. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 2 No. 39 (28 September 1923) 18 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640252042 nla.obj-640252042 31 January 2025 Trove 1923 10 1923 11 Crocker attends a meeting of his local Marrickville Radio Club MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT RADIO CLUB. On Monday the 22nd inst., a most interesting lecture on wave meters was delivered to this club by Mr. Evans, of Wireless Supplies Ltd. The lecturer treated his difficult subject in such a splendid manner that the veriest junior member of the club understood the theory and principles of wave meters. The construction of these articles was dealt with at length; the uses they could be put to; the method adopted to determine the inductance value of a coil, the capacity of a condenser, and many other items of interest were clearly explained by Evans. At the termination of his oration, the President, Mr. W. L. Hamilton, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Evans. This was seconded bv Mr. E. B. Crocker and carried by acclamation. This club meets in the School of Arts, Illawarra Road, Marrickville every Monday night. Intending members are asked to communicate with the Secretary, A. W. Hemming, 23 Central Avenue, Marrickville.Round the Clubs The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 4 (2 November 1923) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640618089 nla.obj-640618089 31 January 2025 Trove 1923 12 Crocker, in common with other Honorary Radio Inspectors sent a letter of appreciation for their work by the Postmast-General THE MAGIC SPARK. RADIO NOTES & NEWS. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . INSPECTORS PRAISED. The four Federal honorary radio inspectors, Messrs. Crocker, Stowe, Maclurcan and Robinson, have received personal letters from the Postmaster-General, Mr. Gibson, thanking them for the manner in which they have carried out their self-imposed tasks. "The system of voluntary inspection and disciplining the amateur movement by gentlemen selected from their own bodies," Mr. Gibson states in his letter, "has been of considerable assistance in securing the observance of the regulations. I am pleased to hear that the experimenters themselves appreciate the work which is being done by their own representatives and I am sure that with such sensible enthusiasm existing the wireless amateurs of Australia will continue to maintain their status." http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119188891 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17614 New South Wales, Australia 1 December 1923 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker included in a photo of Wireless Exhibition VIPs NEWS IN PICTURE — . . . (Start Photo Caption) AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE WIRELESS EXHIBITION.— Seated, left to right: Mr. F. Basil Cooke, F.R.A.S., Mr. G. A. Taylor (President, Association for the Development of Wire-less), Mr. C. D. Maclurcan (President of the Wireless Institute), Dr. Earle Page (Acting-Prime Minister), Messrs. P. Renshaw (Hon. Sec. of the Wireless Institute), R. C. Marsden (Experimental Committee), J. H. A. Pike (Experimental Committee). At the back: Messrs. P. D. Charlesworth, H. A. Stowe, E. B. Crocker, S. V. Colville, E. T. Fisk, M.I.R.E (Management Committee), E. E. Hirst (Management Committee), W. H. Newman, H. R. Gregory. J. Badger, and V. C. Bagot. (End Photo Caption)http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246003860 NEWS IN PICTURE- The Daily Telegraph 13,725 New South Wales, Australia 4 December 1923 3 February 2025 12 National Library of Australia Crocker exhibits several items of radio equipment and a photograph of his station 2BB at the WIA NSW Radio Exhibition Wireless Exhibition. Successful Week. Interest in the Wireless Exhibition was sustained throughout the whole of the week. There were many distinguished visitors, including the Premier of New South Wales (Sir George Fuller), the Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes), the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Fraser), and a number of others. It is estimated that the attendance was in the vicinity of 15,000. BESIDES the experimenters' stand, the trade displays were constantly patronised. Entertainment was provided with programmes from Broadcasters, Ltd., and Farmers and Co., Ltd. The hall was well laid out, and the lighting arrangements were excellent, many firms took the opportunity to display various makes of lamp shades and fittings. The souvenir booklet and catalogue of the exhibition was a well set-up publication, containing much valuable and interesting information for beginners. The wireless sets built of oak and cedar, would be a worthy addition to the most luxuriously furnished apartment. Much praise is due to the Organising Secretary, Mr. F. H. Daniell; Mr. C. D. Maclurcan, President; Mr. Phil. Renshaw, Hon. Sec.; and other members of the Wireless Institute of Australia, whose energy and courtesy was frequently referred to by visitors. Trade Stands. No. 1.— Farmer and Co., Ltd. Listening-in sets of Radiola, Radiophone and Gecophone Sets, etc. No. 2.— Radio Co., Ltd. Sectional Radio Receiver, and its component parts. No. 3.— Wireless Supplies Ltd. Volmax Apparatus, comprising experimental and broadcasting sets. No. 4.— Falkiner Machinery Co., Pty., Ltd., general machinery and engineers' supplies. No. 5.— New Systems Telephones, Pty., Ltd., wireless and telephone apparatus. No. 7.— Warburton, Franki, Ltd. Western electrical instruments, including thermocouple antennae, ammeters, filament volt and ammeters. No. 8.— Australelectric, Ltd. Wireless apparatus and domestic utensils, worked by electricity. No. 9.— United Distributing Co., Ltd. A wide range of parts necessary for receiving sets, Radiovox sets, etc. No. 11.— L. P. R. Bean and Co., Ltd. Audiolo receiving sets, Stromberg-Carlson telephones and Coto coil radio accessories. No. 12.— Burgin Electric Co. Single, two, three, four, five valve and crystal Burginophone broadcast receivers, experimental equipment, etc. No. 14.— Harrington's, Ltd., Complete range of radio equipment and sets. No. 15.— Australian General Electric Co., Ltd. Tungar rectifiers and wireless apparatus. No. 17.— Universal Electric Co. Australian made variable condensers, rheostats, neutrodyne parts and complete sets. No. 19.— Fred. S. Lee, Ltd. Wireless and electrical apparatus. No. 20.— W. Harry Wiles. Wireless receiving sets, loud speakers, valves, batteries, aerial wires, complete wireless installations, and electrical domestic appliances. No. 21.— Radio House. Manhattan loud speakers, batteries, broadcasting receiving sets. No. 22.— Continental Radio and Electric Co. Wide range of radio sets. No. 23.— David Jones, Ltd. Magnavox, horns, transformers, coils, contacts, batteries, and complete broadcasting receiving sets. No. 25.— Parkinson (Australia) Ltd. Australian made motors. No. 26.— Colville-Moore Wireless Supplies, Col-mo three circuit receiving sets, an Australian made set of excellent qualities. No. 28.— Ramsay, Sharp and Co., Ltd. A full range of radio accessories and domestic appliances. No. 29.— Bennett and Wood, Ltd. All British lines of wireless apparatus. No. 31.— British General Electric Co., Ltd. Gecophone receiving sets, batteries and accessories. No. 32.— Anthony Hordern and Sons, Ltd. Wireless equipment and recharging batteries, etc. No. 33.— Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. Wireless sets, direction finders, etc. No. 34.— Gibson, Battle and Co., Ltd. Exide batteries, equipment, etc. No. 36.— Western Electric Co. (Aust.), Ltd. Valve and crystal sets, etc. Prize Exhibits. Prize ribbons were allotted for the following exhibits:— Transmitters: L. Schutz., Lane Cove, 1. Amplifiers: Mr. Thomas. Multi Valve Sets: E. W. Cropley, 1; A. E. Starkey, 2; H. E. Grigg, 3. Single Valve Sets: H. Turner, 1; G. Blanchard, 2; F. J. Ashton, 3. Crystal Sets: A. L. Prince, 1; G. Blanchard, 2; R. Wyatt, 3. Isolated Apparatus: H. Stowe, 1; H. Clapthorne, 2. Best Stands: New Systems Telephones, Pty., Ltd., blue ribbon; Amalgamated Wireless Co., Ltd., red ribbon; David Jones, Ltd., yellow ribbon. Experimenters' Exhibits. The following is a list of the exhibits which were displayed on stand No. 24:— 1. Neutrodyne receiver, 3 tubes, P. Sewell, Paddington. 2. Crystal sets, G. Blanchard, Newtown. 3. Single valve set, G. Blanchard, Newtown. 4. Variometer, R. S. Murray, Neutral Bay. 5. 3 valve receiver, A. E. Starkey, Manly. 6. ST100 receiver, R. T. Black, Vaucluse. 7. 4 valve reflex neutrodyne, J. A. Beer, Ashfield. 8. 3 coil H.C. receiver, N. Jacobs, Coogee. 9. 3 coil H.C. receiver, W. Cottrell, Randwick. 10. Crystal set, G. Rutherford, Waverley. 11. audio frequency transformer, R. Addison, North Sydney. 12. 40 volt accumulator, B. battery, H. C. Lapthorne, Artarmon. 13. C.W. transformer, G. Blanchard, Newtown. 14. C.W. transformer, E. R. Mawson, Campsie. 15. Crystal set, P. Kelso, Chatswood. 16. Crystal set, C. F. A. Luckman, Croydon. 17. Short wave tuner, A. V. Badger, Rozelle. 18. Crystal set, J. Walmsley, Como. 19. Crystal set, F. C. Thorpe, Bondi. 20. Crystal set, R. Wyatt, Five Dock. 21. Crystal detector, R. Wyatt, Five Dock. 22. Crystal set, J. Bristow, Neutral Bay. 23. Valve panel, F. J. Ashton, c/o Coupland, Waddell. 24. 2 valve A.F. amplifier, H. K. R. Thomas, Neutral Bay. 25. 1 valve A.F. amplifier, H. C. Lapthorne, Artarmon. 26. Single valve receiver, R. Addison, North Sydney. 27. 3 valve receiver, R. W. Sharp, Royal Arcade. 28. Crystal set. 29. Crystal set, B. G. Low, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. 30. 1 valve panel. 31. Transmitter and receiver, R. D. Charlesworth, Haberfield. 32. Neutrodyne receiver, H. A. Stowe, Chatswood. 33. Sealed set, from Woop Woop. 34. 3 miniature crystal sets, F. C. Jones. 35. Crystal set, H. Perry, Erskineville. 36. Single valve receiver, W. H. Barker, Concord. 37. Crystal set, E. J. Fox, Leichhardt. 38. Crystal set, F. R. Kirk, Dulwich Hill. 39. 3 valve set, Waverley Radio Club. 40. Crystal set, A. Franklin, Marrickville. 41. Crystal set, —. Caldwell, Bondi. 42. Valve panel, —. Caldwell, Bondi. 43. Wave meter, H. A. Stowe. 44. 5 valve receiver, H. A. Stowe. 45. 3 valve receiver, Illawarra Radio Club. 46. Wavemeter and capacity bridge, H. A. Stowe. 47. 3 H.C. coils, H. A. Stowe. 48. 1 buzzer, H. A. Stowe. 49. 1 A.F. transformer, H. A. Stowe. 50. 1 crystal detector, H. A. Stowe. 51. 1 rheostat, H. A. Stowe. 52. 1 valve base, H. A. Stowe. 53. 1 transmitter, P. Renshaw. 54. 1 transmitting key, P. Renshaw. 55. 1 audio freq. panel, H. R. Gregory. 56. 1 radio freq. panel, H. R. Gregory. 57. 1 H.C. coil (1500 T.), H. R. Gregory. 58. 1 power transformer, H. R. Gregory. 59. 3 valve receiver, H. Grigg. 60. 5 valve neutrodyne, R. C. Marsden. 61. 10 watt transmitter, R. C. Marsden. 62. Single valve set, R. Addison. 63. Partition insulator, H. R. Gregory. 64. Loose Coupler, H. R. Gregory. 65. Crystal set, A. L. Prince. 66. Frame aerial, —. Cropley. 67. 3 valve receiver, —. Cropley. 68. Transmitter, L. Shultz. 69. 5 valve receiver, J. W. Robinson 70. Single valve tuner, —. Turner, 71. Single valve set, —. Stilley, c/o F. V. Wallace, Royal Arcade. 72. Wireless, F. V. Wallace, Royal Arcade. 73. Amplifier, Gordon Wells. 74. Cockaday receiver, —. Trimmington, Marrickville. 75. Neutrodyne, Trimmington, Marrickville. 76. Valve panel, —. Phillips, Punchbowl. 77. Heterodyne wave meter, C. W. Mann. 78. Single valve receiver, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 79. Resistance box, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 80. Transmitter, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 81. Power amplifier. 82. Single valve set, Quoid, Punchbowl. 83. Radio freq. panel, W. L. Hamilton, Marrickville. 84. Single valve set, in match box, —. Gray, Marrickville. 85. Piece of crystal, —. Gray, Marrickville. 86. Crystal set in thimble, —. Gray, Marrickville. 87. Tuner, —. Drew, Centennial Park. 88. Valve panel, —. Drew, Centennial Park. 89. Amp meter, W. Craig, Croydon. 90. Miniature crystal set, A. Smith, Marrickville. 91. Wave meter, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 92. Single valve set, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 93. Single valve set, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 94. Single valve sets, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 95. Photo of 2BB, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville. 96. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 97. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 98. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 99. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 100. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 101. German aeroplane set, Sydney University. 102. Volt meter in connection with same, Sydney University. 103. Volt meter in connection with same, Sydney University. 104. German valve case, Sydney University. 105. Crystal detector, Malcolm Perry. 106. 2 call sig. books, Malcolm Perry. 107. Badge, Malcolm Perry. 108. Coherer, Malcolm Perry. 109. Aerial wire, Malcolm Perry. 110. Spark cup, Malcolm Perry. 111. Certificate of proficiency in Morse signalling, Malcolm Perry. 112. Programme of first wireless concert in N.S.W., Malcolm Perry. 113. Photo of aerial tower, Malcolm Perry. 114. Receiver and transmitter, Otto Sandel, Kensington. 115. 3 coil mount, with coils, K. Burke, Wollstonecraft. 116. 3 valve receiver, Neutral Bay Radio Club. 117. Frame aerial, E. J. Moore, Neutral Bay. 118. 3 valve set, B. Symes, Manly. 119. Exhibit of various crystals, Mines Department. 120. 3 valve set, H. R. Gregory.Wireless Exhibition Successful Week The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1923 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 10 (14 December 1923) 2-3 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640639055 nla.obj-640639055 31 January 2025 Trove 1924 1924 01 1924 02 Crocker features in a history of the marrickville Radio Club Marrickville and District Radio Club. This progressive club has been in existence for over fifteen months, and has come through many trying times. To-day it is very well organised, but to do this three elections were necessary. In November, 1922, Mr. Reg. Ellis and a few enthusiasts founded the club. The first meeting place was in a little shed in a lane at the rear of Park Road, Marrickville. Mr. Ellis was the first secretary. In this poky little shed did the club meet every Monday night. Buzzer practice was earnestly indulged in, and a few lectures by club members were listened to. Soon the club outgrew its premises, and new rooms were sought and found in Perry Street, Marrickville. And these rooms seemed sumptuous indeed. Gone were the dull aches and pains which had been the penalty of attending at the old shed. For the seating accommodation there was very poor. The Chairman, Mr. Scott, was always to be found perched on a lathe, while Secretary Ellis had his quarters on the drilling machine. Were they enthusiasts? Did they show the right spirit? It was that self same spirit which has held Marrickville Club together and put it in the position which it enjoys to-day. However, let us get back to the Perry Street Congregational Church Hall. On the opening night, Mr. Lavington J. Clyde, of the A.G.E. Co., Ltd., interested the members with a very good lecture on "Crystal Sets and How to Tune Them." This lecture put a very good foundation of the principles of radio into the minds of every member, and was augmented by Mr. A. J. Connolly, on "High Frequency Currents." Other very interesting lectures were received, but somehow things were not going right. In order to overcome difficulties a no-confidence motion was moved and carried, and new officers were elected. Once again Mr. Reg. Ellis was elected secretary, but Mr. R. C. Trimmington held the office of president. This working arrangement carried on for a few months, and seemed to do well. Shortly after this, in view of the necessity to erect masts for the aerial, a little encounter with the church authorities (the owners of the hall) upset all arrangements. The church people seemed to think it was infradig to allow an aerial on church premises, and in spite of the fact the publicity officer, Mr. W. L. Hamilton, endeavoured to alter their views, permission was not granted. So once again we had to move. Re-organisation was once again mooted and agreed to, and the new premises, the School of Arts, Illawarra Road, found Mr. W. L. Hamilton as president, and Mr. A. W. Hemming as secretary. Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) was again our patron. Backed by an excellent committee, this team is still going strong. (Start Photo Caption) Group taken at Rodd Island (End Photo Caption) Many eminent radio men have lectured to the club, including Messrs. F. Basil Cooke, J. W. Robinson, E. B. Crocker, Malcolm Perry, Ray Evans, R. Thompson and Mr. C. A. Gorman, and many others have expressed the wish to meet the members. The transmitting licence has been approved of, and shortly it is hoped to be on the air. New members are joining every night, and in view of the fact that experimental licence holders only are available for membership, this is something to be proud of. On Saturday, the 2nd inst., a launch picnic on the harbour was arranged, and a most enjoyable time was spent. During the whole of the trip music was supplied from a loud speaker, and on Rodd Island afternoon tea was partaken of and members' sports were indulged in. Mr. H. W. Weston won the club's championship race, Messrs. Pucker and Hemming coming second and third respectively. (Start Photo Caption) Mr. W. L. Hamilton. (End Photo Caption) The ladies' race was won by Miss Allworth. The starters of these races, Messrs. Trimmington and Hamilton, run off, so as to be in things, and resulted in a dead heat. Altogether a very happy party returned to Fort Macquarie at 6 p.m.Marrickville and District Radio Club. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 20 (22 February 1924) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640673354 nla.obj-640673354 1 February 2025 Trove Crocker returns from holidays at Katoomba NEWS IN BRIEF. . . . Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) who has just returned from a holiday at Katoomba, expects to be on the air again within the next few days.NEWS IN BRIEF The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 21 (29 February 1924) 10 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640676268 nla.obj-640676268 1 February 2025 Trove 1924 03 Crocker attends farewell to 2CM at the wharf MR. MACLURCAN'S DEPARTURE. Mr. C. D. Maclurcan the well-known experimenter (2CM) left on the R.M.S. Tahiti, on Thursday, 28th February. As is well-known, he will conduct tests on low power during the voyage. Among those present on the wharf to see "Mac" off were Miss F. V. Wallace and Messrs. Renshaw, Crocker, Perry, Mingay, Wilson (president Kuring-gai Radio Club), and Jackson (president Queensland Division W.I.A.). RESULTS WITH MR. MACLURCAN. The genial 2JM reports as follow's, Thursday, 28th February:— Got into communication with 2CDM at 3.10 p.m., at which time he was speaking to 2CM. Strathfield signals were coming in very strong, and 2JM was using a loud speaker off 1 detector and 2 audio. 2CDM was not using a counterpoise at the time, but was radiating 1.1 amps. He complained that to add to his troubles there was a bit of a sea running, and the ship was bobbing up and down, but was most emphatic that nobody was — er — ill. 2CM sent a few private messages to Mrs. Maclurcan, and closed down to erect a counterpoise. At 7 p.m., 2CDM spoke to 2CM. 2JM, still using 1 detector and 2 audio, got good results on a loud speaker. The distance was then about 130 miles. 2CDM was testing with 2CM. 2JM noticed slight swinging, but with careful adjustment signals were held well. The conversation went on until about 8 p.m., when 2CDM closed down for a while prior to the evening tests, as arranged per roster by 2JM. At 8.55 p.m. 2JM sent out time signals. Time was supplied by Mr. James Nangle's private observatory. Transmitters started up dead on their allotted times. With very few exceptions all those who applied for times on the roster carried on. In the case of those who did not transmit to their schedule, 2JM called upon other stations who had been unable to get on the roster, and these carried on. The tests concluded at 10.40 p.m. During the afternoon tests, 2CDM reported 2JM, QSA on 'phone. The results of the evening's tests will not be known for a while.NEWS IN BRIEF The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 22 (7 March 1924) 10 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642167229 nla.obj-642167229 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker gives a talk to a meeting of the Croydon Radio Club Croydon Radio Club. On Saturday, February 23rd, the Croydon Radio Club met as usual at 7.30 p.m., at "Rockleigh," Lang St., Croydon. Mr. C. W. Slade presided and Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) gave the club a interesting talk in his experiences with a set at Katoomba. The Club members asked Mr. Crocker many questions and a very interesting evening was spent. Some of the Club members tested a fine two valve amplifier which they had constructed. New members will be welcomed at any meeting and any persons interested in wireless will be welcome. All communications should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, G. Maxwell Cutts, "Carwell," Highbury St., Croydon.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 22 (7 March 1924) 17 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642167502 nla.obj-642167502 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker is appointed manager of number 3 district of the ARRL Australian Radio Relay League. COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS. THE WORKING SCHEME OUTLINED. During recent weeks plans under which operations of the Australian Radio Relay League will be carried out have been carefully considered by members of the committee, and some few days ago a general meeting of members was held, at which the whole scheme was finalised. Working rules have been printed, and have been issued to all members, and special League log forms and working schedule forms have also been compiled and posted to each member. The Working Scheme. Briefly, the scheme under which operations will be carried out is as follows:— The State has been divided into nine districts, three of which embrace the metropolitan area (north, central and southern portions), and the remaining six of which embrace the rest of the State. It is proposed to appoint a district manager and an assistant manager in each district. These officers will be responsible for the working of the Relay League stations in their own districts, and will see that all League traffic is properly handled. So far, appointments in four of these districts have been made. In the No. 1 district (Central Metropolitan), Mr. C. D. Maclurcan (2CM) has been appointed manager, with Mr. Fry (2KC) as his assistant. In the No. 2 (Northern Metropolitan), Mr. S. V. Colville (2FA) is in charge, with Mr. McIntyre (2VX) as second in command; and in No. 3 (Southern Metropolitan District), Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) is manager, and Mr. Marsden (2JM) is assistant manager. The fourth district, which includes the Blue Mountains, has been placed under the control of Mr. E. T. Vears (2BM), of Katoomba. It is hoped to shortly publish a map of the State, setting out these districts. This map will appear in the columns of "Wireless Weekly," and an endeavour will be made to have proofs of it printed and posted to each member of the League. The committee of the League is desirous of hearing from experimenters who are prepared to join and also to take over the control of operations in country districts. Any experimenters who are willing to carry out these duties should communicate with the Honorary Secretary, J. W. Robinson, "Milano," Edward Street, Concord. Working Schedule Forms. The working schedule forms which have been issued to members should be filled in as soon as possible, and returned to the secretary. They are really intended to act as a guide to the organising secretary, Mr. Colville, who is desirous of organising a complete working plan as early as possible. On the schedule forms, members should indicate the times and days on which they are prepared to work their stations in connection with League traffic. These particulars should be supplied and filled in on the schedule forms and posted to secretary without any delay. The Log Forms. Log forms which have been supplied are intended for use in connection with League transmission, and will be accepted as the official records of working. They cannot be properly used, however, until all members who are ready to transmit have completed the working schedule forms and have forwarded them to the secretary. The League now promises to be one of the most important and most useful radio bodies in Australia. It has decided to affiliate with the Wireless Institute, and this should strengthen its position. Members are still needed, and particulars will be supplied on request. The fees are as follows: Active member, £1/1/- per annum; associate member, 10/6 per annum.Australian Radio Relay League. COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS. THE WORKING SCHEME OUT LINED. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 23 (14 March 1924) 3 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640669669 nla.obj-640669669 31 January 2025 Trove 1924 04 Crocker appears in list of NSW experimenters to end Feb 1924 List of N.S. W. Transmitting Licenses Granted up to the End of February, 1924. 2BB — Crocker, E. B., 14 Roseby St., Marrickville.List of N.S. W. Transmitting Licenses Granted up to the End of February, 1924 The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 3 No. 26 (4 April 1924) 8 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-640685836 nla.obj-640685836 1 February 2025 Trove Crocker attends general meeting of Marrickville Radio Club MARRICKVILLE AND DISTRICT RADIO CLUB. The club recently passed the following resolution:— "We, as a body, suggest the experimenter pay the maximum sum of 30/- per annum to the Government, 10/- to be put aside for licence fee, and £1 to be distributed as the Government thinks fit among the broadcasting stations." A further proposal that Mr. E. B. Crocker be sent to represent the experimenters at the broadcasting conference was passed. In this connection it has since been pointed out that the conference was purely to discuss broadcasting, and as such, it was apparently considered not necessary to call for experimental representation.Round the Clubs. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 1 (17 April 1924) 17 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642673411 nla.obj-642673411 1 February 2025 Trove Crocker's 2BB station heard by Starkie in Brisbane A GOOD RECORD For Homemade Set. Mr. T. Starkie, Pendarves, Sandgate-road, Nundah, writes:— "Using a 2-valve set, comprising 1 detector and 1 audio, I have been getting some decent results lately. From N.S.W. I have heard 2YA, 2YI, 2VM, 2HM, 2BL, 2FC, 2UW, 2ZG, 2GR, 2JM, and 2BB, and hope to log more. All these have been heard distinctly on the radiophone. From Victoria I succeeded in getting 3CC, and on Sunday night last (13th) 5CQ (South Australia) was heard 2-3 feet away from the loud speaker. "On the same night I heard a station after 5CQ closed sending orchestral items. He would send one after the other without announcing. After the last one finished he spoke, but QRM prevented me hearing him. I thought it might have been an American station. I have been making inquiries and hope to make sure soon. "On Tuesday night I was successful in hearing 1YA, Auckland. The music was very good, but the voice modulation not too good. He can be heard on 300 metres. Uses 250 watts I think. This is not a bad record for a homemade 2-valve set. I would like to know if anyone else has heard 5CQ or 1YA on 2 valves. I hope to get further afield in the course of time. So I will keep in touch with you and your interesting page.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219896129 A GOOD RECORD The Daily Mail 47 Queensland, Australia 20 April 1924 26 January 2025 9 National Library of Australia 1924 05 1924 06 Crocker advertises to sell a loudspeaker in Wireless Weekly FOR SALE.— Large size Brown LoudSpeaker, can be heard. E. B. Crocker, 38 Roseby St., Marrickville, Undercliffe or Earlwood Tram to Cary Street.Advertising The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 11 (27 June 1924) 22 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642833661 nla.obj-642833661 31 January 2025 Trove 1924 07 Crocker submits a log of stations heard over previous weekend to "Magic Spark" column, now a councillor with WIA NSW THE MAGIC SPARK. WIRELESS JOTTINGS. . . . BY "CATWHISKER." . . . GOT THEM ALL. Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) succeeded in logging the following stations during last weekend:— 2GQ ('phone), 2HM ('phone), 3AP, 3BD, 3BH, 3BM, 3GB, 3LS, 3XO 4AA, 4AP, 4EG ('phone), 4TX, 5BD, 5DO. Mr. Crocker is well-known in experimental circles, and is a councillor of the Wireless Institute of Australia, New South Wales division.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119985854 THE MAGIC SPARK Evening News 17798 New South Wales, Australia 5 July 1924 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia As previous WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. New South Wales Division. Mr. E. B. Crocker (2BB) succeeded in logging the following stations, during the last week end in June: 2GQ (phone), 2HM (phone), 3AP, 3BD, 3BH, 3BM, 3GB, 3LS, 3XO, 4AA, 4AP, 4EG (phone), 4TX, 5BD, 5DO. Mr. Crocker is well known in experimental circles and is a councillor of the Wireless institute of Australia, New South Wales Division. His work on behalf of the experimental movement will be remembered by many and we are glad to note the interest that he still maintains in the science of radio telegraphy.WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. New South Wales Division. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 13 (11 July 1924) 36 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642841576 nla.obj-642841576 1 February 2025 Trove Crocker heard in Launceston RADIO COLUMN. . . . BY "GRID LEAK" . . . LAUNCESTON NEWS. Calls logged by an experimental station in Frederick-street during the week: 2BB, 2ZZ, 2BK, 2GR, 2LO, 2CK, 2YI, 2HA, 2XA, 2CR, 2GO, and 2YG. (These are all New South Wales experimenters.) 3OT, 3AD, 3BK, 3SW, 3HH, 3JH, 3RY, 3BD (Victorian amateurs.) 5BD, 5DO and 5DD (South Australian amateurs.) 7BK (A. T. C. Preston, Queenstown, Tasmania.)http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153687272 RADIO COLUMN Daily Telegraph XLIV, 172 Tasmania, Australia 19 July 1924 26 January 2025 3 National Library of Australia 2BB again heard in Brisbane WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. Amateur station 4AN reports having heard the following amateur stations between 19th May and July 14th:— Queensland.— 4CK and 4EG (both Toowoomba). New South Wales.— 2BB, 2BK, 2CI, 2CL, 2CM, 2CR, 2DS, 2GR, 2GC, 2GF, 2HM, 2IJ, 2KC, 2LO, 2MD, 2OI, 2UW, 2YA, 2YG, 2YI, 2ZN, 2ZR, 2ZZ, 2IX. Victoria.— 3BD, 3BH, 3BM, 3BQ, 3HH, 3LM, 3OT. America.— 6ARS, 6AVJ, 9ZT. The latter station is approximately 7500 miles from Brisbane. The circuit used is one stage of radio frequency (tuned anode) detector, and one stage of audio-frequency.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20758528 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 20,745 Queensland, Australia 19 July 1924 26 January 2025 20 National Library of Australia 1924 08 As previous WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. The following is a list of the stations heard by Mr. R. J. Browne (Toowong) recently:— Queensland: 4EG. New South Wales: 2AR, 2BB, 2BF, 2BM, 2CX, 2DH, 2DK, 2ED, 2GC, 2OI, and in daylight, 2BL, 2BM, 2YG. Victoria: 3CK, 3BQ, 3DB, 3EP, 3GB, 3GQ, 3JS, 3LM, 3TM. South Australia: 5BF, 5WJ. Tasmania: 7AB. New Zealand: 1AO, 2AB, 2AE, 2AR, 2AW, 2BB, 2CB, 2XA, 3AD, 3AL, 4AD, 4AE, 4AG, 4AK, 4AP, 4AR, 2YK. United States of America: 5AJ, 6AUJ, 6CK, 6GT. Mr. Browne also states that the American Station 6CGW may be heard every Sunday, be-tween 6 p.m. and 8.30 p.m., calling CQ (New Zealand) and 2CM (Australia).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20757776 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 20,757 Queensland, Australia 2 August 1924 26 January 2025 16 National Library of Australia 2BB still being heard in Brisbane RADIO TOPICS. . . . By "LOUDSPEAKER" Written for "The Telegraph" . . . 4CM RESULTS. Station 4CM is now transmitting on a wave length of 210 metres, and can be heard any night working relay traffic with Sydney stations. 4CM has now been on short wave two weeks. The power input is 8.75 watts, using 202 Raditrons or oscillators, working under normal loads. The following reports have been received: Mr. Dean, Sydney, reports good reception, using one valve. A cable from New Zealand reporting signal strength 5, using one valve for reception. This station is worked every night at 7.15, so as to get away from QRM. Mr. Hutchings 3HL, Victoria, reports, signal strength 5 using two valves for reception. Victorian relay traffic is passed on to this station, but to date his transmitter is not functioning. Messages are sent every night at 7.30 o'clock. 2BB, Mr. Crocker, Marrickville, N.S.W., reports signalling QSA, splendid. He is using 1 valve for reception. 2DS Mr. Davis, Vaucluse, Sydney, reports, signal very QSA, using one valve. It will be remembered that Mr. Davis accompanied Mr. Maclurcan, 2DCM (sic, 2CDM), on his s.s. Tahiti trip to U.S.A. 2CM, Mr. Maclurcan, Strathfleld, Sydney, reports good reception, and is giving a full report later. He helps 2RC with relay work for 4CM. 2CR, Mr. Todd, Tamworth, N.S.W., reports signals, very Q.S.R., using one valve for reception, using three valves signals, all max. 2CR is the main relay station, with Queensland and N.S.W. Mr. Deaulax, Bulli, N.S.W., near Victoria border reports signals very strong, using two valves and voice transmission clear. 2LO Mr. Shultz, Sydney, reports signals Q.S.A., very strong and voice transmissions clear. This station does good work in relay messages interstate. Mr. Renshaw, secretary Wireless Division, N.S.W., has written confirming his messages sent to 4CM. Mr. Renshaw may be visiting Brisbane for the Queensland Exhibition as radioed to 4CM. 4CM is endeavouring to communicate on low power with U.S.A. Up to the time of writing wonderful results have been obtained. At a distance of (600 miles signal strength 7), (900 miles — 7), (1130 — 6), (1350 — 5), (1700 — 5) reception on one valve. Amplifiers will be used as the distance is increased. At the present figures it is imagined that a remarkable distance will be covered using these valves for reception. 3BM (Kingsley Love), East Malvern, reports that he will check, 7CM (sic, 4CM) wave length and report at a later date. He advises that his transmissions have been heard at a dlstance of 3,000 miles using a plate voltage of 1,000, radiating a current of 2 amps. He uses two flat?-watt raditrons as oscillators. 4AN, GREENSLOPES. Following are the amateur stations heard and worked by 4AN during the last seven days: Heard, 2BB, 2BF, 2BK, 2BM, 2CM, 2CR, 2CR, 2DS, 2GR, 2GQ, 2HM, 2IJ, 2RJ, 2YA, 2YI, 2ZZ, 3EF, 3XF. Worked, 2CR, 2YA. Receiver, 1RF, Det., and 1AF. Transmitter, 5-Watt CW and ICW.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180644327 RADIO TOPICS The Telegraph 16127 Queensland, Australia 7 August 1924 26 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia Crocker submits a long list of his recent logs D.X. 2.B.B. The following stations have been logged using one valve by Mr. E. B. Crocker, of 38 Roseby Street, Marrickville. Victoria. New Zealand. N.S.W. 3BD, 1AA, 2CR. 3BH, 1AC, 2CH. 3BL, 1AO, 2HM. ('Phone.) 3JH, 1AX, 2GQ. ('Phone.) 3LM, 2BH, 2GN. 3BU, 2XA. 3DB, 2AF. 3HL, 2AD, S. Australia. 3BM, 2AW, 5BQ. ('Phone.) 3LS, 2AQ, 5BD. 3GB, 2AT, 5DO. 3SL, 2AE, 5AD. ('Phone.) 3HH, 2AP. 3WN, 2AC. 3GQ, 2IA. 3XF. (’Phone), 3AR. 3BQ ('Phone), 3AD, Tasmania. 3OT, 3AP. 3ZR, 3AL, 7AA. 3XO, 4AA, 7AK. 3HH, 4AP. 3YI, 4AR, Queensland. 3JP, 4AK, 4CK ('Phone.) 3BP, 4AD, 4EG ('Phone.) 3TM, 2AX, 4CM. 3BI, 4AB, America. 3DD, 6CGW. KGO.SECRETARIES OF LIVE CLUBS The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 17 (8 August 1924) 36 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-642856206 nla.obj-642856206 1 February 2025 Trove 1924 09 2BB being heard and worked by 4AN in Brisbane WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . The most consistent station in working and logging interstate and international DX stations in Queensland is, without doubt, station 4AN. Here is a list of the stations worked:— New South Wales: 2BB, 2CR, 2DS, 2GR 2HM, 2IJ, 2JS, 2YI. Victoria: 3BD. Stations which have been heard are:— New South Wales: 2BB, 2BF, 2BK, 2CL, 2CM, 2CR, 2CX, 2DS, 2ED, 2GQ, 2GR, 2HM, 2IJ, 2JM, 2JS, 2KC, 2RJ, 2YI, 2ZN, 2ZZ. Victoria: 3BD, 3BM, 3LM, 3OT, 3TM, 3XO, 3XF. New Zealand: 1AK, 2AC, 3AA, 4AA, 4AD. America: 6AFQ, 6AVJ, 6AWT, 7MJ (Alaska). The transmitter used is one 5-watt tube, 350 volts rectified A.C. on the plate. Wave length, 230 metres. Radiation, 0.7 of an ampere. The receiver consists of a low-loss tuner, one R.F. detector, and one A.F.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22885698 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 20,793 Queensland, Australia 13 September 1924 27 January 2025 20 National Library of Australia 2BB being heard and worked by 4EG in Toowoomba WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. . . . Mr. E. Gold (4EG), Toowoomba, is obtaining excellent result with his transmitting station, and is being logged in all the eastern States of Australia, and also in New Zealand. Mr. Gold has quite a large batch of letters and "QSL" cards, which he has received, and in New Zealand is reported as being heard with loud speaker strength. Transmitting stations which have worked DX with Mr. Gold are as follows:— New South Wales: 2BK, 2BB, 2CR, 2AY, 2ZZ, 2KG 2YI. Victoria: 3SW, 3BD, 3BG. South Australia 5AD, 5LO. New Zealand: 4AA. Mr. Gold has also a large batch of receiving stations which have acknowledged the reception of his transmission, some of them being daylight transmissions and receptions.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22868455 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 20,799 Queensland, Australia 20 September 1924 27 January 2025 20 National Library of Australia Crocker to participate in the Wireless Weekly Transmitting Tests EDITORIAL. . . . Wireless Weekly Transmitting Tests. Messrs. E. B. Crocker (2BB) and R. P. Whitburn (2DK) have intimated that they intend to take part in the tests. Particulars of their stations, together with the other N.S.W. transmitters, are shown elsewhere in this issue, so that readers will know just how to adjust their tuners for maximum results. The total number of transmitters to date who have expressed a desire to co-operate, is eight. They are 2JM, 2YI, 2CM, 2DS, 2GR, 2BC, 2BB, and 2DK. We proposed to carry on with the above transmitters with whom we shall finalise arrangements as to actual dates, times and method of transmission. Full details will be announced next week. Data forms are now in hand with our printers and as soon as they are ready, one will be sent direct by us to each of those who have kindly arranged to listen in on the tests. Assurances of support have reached us from every State in the Commonwealth, and from New Zealand, so that these tests should be in every way successful.EDITORIAL The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 24 (26 September 1924) 12 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-643210741 nla.obj-643210741 1 February 2025 Trove Crocker, a vice-president of the WIA NSW, is prominent at their September 1924 meeting THE Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League. HEADQUARTERS: Room 24, 2nd Floor, 82 Pitt Str., SYDNEY NSW; Phil Renshaw, Hon. Sec.; Box 3120, G.P.O. Sydney; Phone B2235; A.H.Perrett, Publicity Officer. THE September General Meeting, held at the Royal Society's Hall, on the 16th September, was an important one in more ways than one. It was a night on which various instruments were on view and a great deal of interest was shown in the pieces of apparatus displayed. The evening was also marked by the presence of visitors and this Division was honoured by the visit of Mr. Morris, of Toowoomba fame, and also the only two honorary members of the Division, Messrs. Jack Pike, and Jack Davis. The business transacted was also of an important nature. The notice calling the meeting contained two big query marks, and these questions were very thoroughly discussed. The first matter was with regard to the interference alleged to be caused by amateurs with broadcast listeners. The President of the Division, Mr. C. D. Maclurcan, who occupied the chair, and was supported by the two Vice-Presidents, Messrs. H. A. Stowe and E. B. Crocker, explained the situation which had arisen. It is undoubtedly the case that interference is caused by amateur transmitters and whether this is due to the mis-management of the transmitting set or to the bad design or mis-handling of the broadcast listeners' receiver was a matter on which no definite decision could be reached. However much experimenters may feel that they are entitled to the conclusive use of their band of wave lengths, it is a fact that public opinion will carry a great deal of weight with the authorities. If sufficient outcry is raised, even by those who possess but the cheapest of apparatus, it will sooner or later result in the closing down of the most expensive experimental station during broadcasting hours. Mr. Maclurcan has discussed this matter with the authorities in order to find out what attitude was likely to be adopted by them with regard to this matter and it certainly appears that if some action is not taken by the amateurs themselves voluntarily the position will be forced upon them and they will be compelled to close down during broadcasting hours. He further suggested that all amateur transmitters should voluntarily agree not to transmit music, speech, buzzer or I.C.W. between the hours of 8 till 10 p.m. He pointed out that pure C.W., provided it was not accompanied by hum or keying clicks, would not cause any interference and it would be quite in order to employ this method of communication if it were so desired, but if these were present the owner of the Station should take steps to eliminate them or else close down during the above mentioned hours. He felt that if some action such as this was not taken voluntarily, legislation would be passed which would compel its adoption. He suggested that a circular letter be sent to all experimental transmitters expressing this view and asking them if they would sign an attached agreement whereby they fall into line. It should be pointed out that this action would show a willingness on the part of the amateur to consider the rights of broadcast listeners and would go a long way with the authorities in obtaining sympathetic consideration should any difficulty ever arise with regard to this matter. The suggestion provoked a good deal of discussion, and Mr. Stowe raised the point of the action of broadcast listeners after 10 p.m. It is a very common occurrence for experimental transmitters during the evening to be rung up and asked to close down because they are interfering with broadcast programmes, while at 10 p.m., they receive another ring from the same source, asking them to be kind enough to put on a few records for the benefit of those who have been listening to the broadcast entertainment. He pointed out that single slide tuners or single coil or single circuit receivers were very broadly tuned and the difficulty was that the interference was inherent in the broadcast listeners' receiver rather than in the experimental transmitter. He suggested a campaign to educate the public. Mr. Maclurcan pointed out that if the experimenters waited, they would be forced into action, and that it would be much better to take the step voluntarily. He also drew attention to the fact that it would be impossible to educate the public as they would insist upon buying the cheapest apparatus available and the more refined circuits and more selective apparatus would cost more to buy and instal. Mr. Gregory drew attention to the interference caused to amateurs themselves by other amateurs who persistently transmit music for long periods, but it was felt that this point was rather beside the question. Mr. Renshaw upheld the suggestion of the President, with regard to the silent period from 8 to 10 p.m. He stated that the public would insist on cheap gear and any action taken voluntarily by experimenters would make an impression. Mr. Cutts endorsed these remarks. Mr. Crocker expressed himself as being against the suggestion if the transmitter was not causing any interference. At the same time he pointed out that as experimental transmitting licenses expire the renewal of them would be made more difficult if something was not done voluntarily. He therefore supported Mr. Maclurcan's suggestion. Mr. Renshaw here made quite an impassioned address, when he stated that the public had insisted upon having open sets so that they might receive everything, and now that they were receiving everything, they did not like the result. Mr. Crocker moved that the suggestion be adopted. This was seconded by Mr. Gregory and adopted by the meeting. Mr. Mawson suggested that experimenters should use as low power as possible for local transmission. Mr. Marsden suggested that instant action should be taken and that those present having experimental transmitting licenses should agree to the proposition. The 16 transmitters present agreed upon this course. Messrs. Grigg, Sewell, Gregory, Mawson, Blanchard, James, Schultz, Davis, Leverrier, Nolan, Cutts, Challenger, Crocker, Stowe, Renshaw and Maclurcan handed in their names on the spot. The next query was with regard to the attendance at the Institute's general meetings, and Mr. Stowe pointed out that it would be of great assistance to the Papers and Publications' Committee if members would assist with constructive criticism on the papers presented. Any suggestions as to how meetings would be improved or made more interesting will be welcomed, but it should be here pointed out that the matter which has been presented at recent meetings has been of the most interesting and instructive type and the September meeting was indeed one which could be counted as a most successful evening. The display of apparatus which had been collected for the evening was then thoroughly investigated. Mr. Maclurcan thoroughly discussed the merits of the Institute's apparatus. He first dealt with the precision wave meter which has a range from 75 to 30,000 metres. It contains a standard condenser accurately calibrated with a series of coils dealing with the various wave length ranges having an overlap of several metres. A thermo galvometer was included in the circuit, but no buzzers or detectors as these upset the calibration. It was pointed out that certain subsidiary apparatus would be required in connection with this wave meter and the oscillator was the most important. It was suggested that parts of this oscillator should be donated by various members, and the following gentlemen signified their willingness to supply a part: W. L. Hamilton — bakelite and condenser. C. D. Maclurcan — valve and holder. G. C. Hamilton — rheostat and dial. E. B. Crocker — coils and wire. H. R. Gregory — necessary plugs. P. Nolan — rubber vernier button. J. Pike — "A" battery. L. Schultz — "B" battery. R. C. Marsden — cabinet and condenser dial. Mr. H. E. Stowe undertook to supply the design and Mr. R. C. Marsden will assemble the various component parts. The Jewel valve testing set was next displayed and it was pointed out that it could take any valve characteristic required. In addition to the valve holder it was equipped with a filament ammeter, filament voltmeter, grid biasing voltmeter, plate ammeter and plate voltmeter. Other instruments belonging to the Institute which were also displayed were A standard thermo galvometer, similar to one with which the wavemeter was equipped, a portable thermo ammeter, reading to 5 amperes, a Wheatstone bridge, and an audibility meter. Mr. Maclurcan also exhibited the first telephony and C.W. transmitter installed in Australia. It was his original set and has done much good work. Mr. Marsden had on exhibition a low loss tuner, which was a very fine piece of workmanship and which he explained in detail. Mr. Crocker showed a very fine instrument embodying the S.T. 100 circuit. He stated that the clarity with which music and speech was received was remarkable while great volume could be obtained from it. Mr. Stowe also had on view a low loss tuner, employing a similar circuit to that of Mr. Marsden, but arranged somewhat differently. Mr. Trimmington showed a home-made loud speaker, built on the lines of the Magnavox, which he described and which he stated was giving remarkably good results. He also showed a very fine transmitting key. Mr. H. A. Stowe had a multi-use instrument on view which by simply turning a switch and making connections to various terminals could be used to read from 5 milli-amps up to 10 amps., and from 5 milli-volts up to 100 volts. A protective device exhibited by Mr. A. H. Perrett, consisting of an ordinary 110 volt 25 candle-power metal filament lamp used for protecting valve filaments from "B" battery voltage, caused some comment. The meeting was a very enthusiastic one, and the fact that coffee and biscuits were allowed to stand and get cold until after 10 o'clock, and that even then it was with the greatest difficulty that members could be dragged away from the display of apparatus, speaks for itself. During the evening the following five gentlemen were unanimously elected as members of this Division of the Wireless Institute: Messrs. H. K. James, W. H. Hannam, C. R. McKenzie, C. P. Thomas, and C. Trimmington. It is with pleasure that we note the increasing membership of the Institute and it points to the fact that the benefits accruing from membership are being realised more and more by the experimental fraternity.THE Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 24 (26 September 1924) 14-16 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-643210906 nla.obj-643210906 31 January 2025 Trove Crocker included in a list of NSW Transmitters published by "Wireless Weekly" NEW SOUTH WALES TRANSMITTERS. Here is a list showing transmitting call signs, names of operators, system of transmission, wavelengths, and the hours when the stations are normally on the air. If any transmitter is not included on this list, we shall be glad to publish particulars if supplied. . . . 2 B.B.— Edward Baker Crocker, 38 Roseby St., Marrickville, Sydney. 230 metres. Transmits C.W. and telephony. Between 6 p.m. and 12 p.m. daily.NEW SOUTH WALES TRANSMITTERS The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 24 (26 September 1924) 34 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-643211575 nla.obj-643211575 27 January 2025 Trove 2BB being heard and worked by 2BK in Sydney AROUND THE AMATEURS. . . . That wizard of the smoother, 2BK (F. N. Leverrier, Vaucluse) has been whistling in lately as though he were the chap next door, using a 5 k.w. receiving valve, with 5000 volts on the plate in an approved form of radiating reaction receiver, and his fone is very fine. 2AY, 2AR, 2LO, 2YA, 2ZZ, 2BB, 2ED (who recently burst a 5-watter), 2GR, 2GQ, and a whole host of others have been coming in real fine. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153692805 AROUND THE AMATEURS. Daily Telegraph XLIV, 234 Tasmania, Australia 29 September 1924 27 January 2025 5 National Library of Australia 1924 10 Crocker participating in the Wireless Weekly transmitting tests WIRELESS WEEKLY TRANSMITTING TESTS. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. So that an opportunity may be afforded to everybody to take part in these tests, it has been decided to hold them from Monday, October 13th, to Sunday, October 19th inclusive. Unfortunately, Mr. Norman Hurll, 2BC, has been forced to with draw as he is removing to new premises, but following transmitters will take part: 2CM, Chas. Maclurcan, Strathfield, 132 metres; 2JM, R. C. Marsden, Edgecliffe, 237 metres; 2DS, J. Davis, Vaucluse, 124 metres; 2GR, J. S. Marks, Rose Bay, 245 metres; 2YI, Phil. Nolan, Woollahra, 210 metres; 2BB, E. B. Crocker, Marrickville, 230 metres; 2DK, R. P. Whitburn, Leichhardt, 230 metres; 2CS, L. T. Swain, Hamilton, Newcastle, 230 metres; 2BF, L. E. Forsythe, Northbridge, 240 metres. Transmission will be in the following order, ten minutes being occupied by each station. 2CM, 10 p.m. to 10.10 p.m. 2JM, 10.10 p.m. to 10.20 p.m. 2DS, 10.20 to 10.30 p.m. 2GR, 10.30 to 10.40 p.m. 2YI 10.40, to 10.50 p.m. 2BB 10.50 to 11 p.m. 2DK, 11 to 11.10 p.m. 2CS, 11.10 to 11.20 p.m. 2BF, 11.20 to 11.30 p.m. At 10 p.m. sharp (all times are Sydney time) 2CM will call "CQ. W.W. Test" on C.W. for 2½ minutes. Then signals on I.C.W. for 2½ minutes, followed by 5 minutes of music or speech, signing off on C.W. or I.C.W. 2JM will follow immediately, as above, and so on. To avoid possible confusion with other stations, each transmitter before closing, will announce the call sign of the station to follow. For the convenience of listeners, we have had forms printed which will enable them to keep an accurate record of strength of signals, atmospheric peculiarities, etc. A form will be sent to any amateur upon request. Any listener is welcome to join in, so if you have not already written us, don't fail to do so right away for a form.EDITORIAL The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 4 No. 25 (3 October 1924) 13 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-643797672 nla.obj-643797672 2 February 2025 Trove 2BB included in a detailed list of NSW transmitting amateurs NEW SOUTH WALES AMATEUR TRANSMITTERS. Here is a list showing transmitting call signs, names of operators, system of transmission, wave lengths, and the hours when the stations are normally on the air. If any transmitter is not included on this list I shall be glad to publish particulars if supplied. Cut this list out, and have same handy to your receiving set for reference when you are searching for amateurs, and I shall be glad to receive a report from anyone in the city or country receiving any of the following transmitters:— . . . 2BB.— Edwards Baker Crocker, 38 Roseby-street, Marrickville, Sydney, 230 metres, transmits C.W. and telephony, between 6 p.m. and 12 p.m. daily. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153708732 NEW SOUTH WALES AMATEUR TRANSMITTERS. Daily Telegraph XLIV, 251 Tasmania, Australia 18 October 1924 27 January 2025 6 National Library of Australia 2BB participates in the Sydney tests organised by "Wireless Weekly" WIRELESS WEEK by WEEK. Our Budget of Broadcasting and Listening-in Lyrics — Of the Greatest Value to the Seeker after Knowledge. RADIOGRAMS. By LONG WAVE. . . . Was any listener-in experimentor successful in bringing in the Sydney amateur transmitter in the course of their test transmissions during October 13 to 19? The transmission began at 10 p.m. (Sydney time) on to 11.30 (Sydney time), approximately 8 p.m. -9.30, here. The following N.S.W. experiments co-operated:— 2CM, 10 p.m. to 10.10 p.m.; 2JM, 10.10 p.m. to 10.20 p.m.; 2OS, 10.20 to 10.30 p.m.; 2GR, 10.30 to 10.40 p.m.; 2YI, 10.40 to 10.50 p.m.; 2BB, 10.50 to 11 p.m.; 2DK, 11 to 11.10 p.m.; 2CS, 11.10 to 11.20 p.m.; 2BF, 11.20 to 11.30 p.m. The test was organised by "Wireless Weekly," Sydney.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58060902 WIRELESS WEEK by WEEK Sunday Times (Perth) 1397 Western Australia 19 October 1924 27 January 2025 8 National Library of Australia 1924 11 2BB still being heard in Brisbane by 4RB ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Mr. Robt. J. Browne, of Clifton, Church-street, Toowong, reports the following stations heard between September 15 and November 4:— Queensland: 4CK, 4FA. N.S.W.: 2BB, 2BF, 2BK, 2CJ, 2CL, 2CM, 2CR, 2CS, 2CX, 2DE, 2DK, 2DN, 2DS, 2GO, 2GR, 2HM, 2IJ, 2JM, 2KC, 2RJ, 2VM, 2YI, 2ZZ. Victoria: 3BD, 3BM, 3BO, 3BU, 3EN (2 watts input). 3JH, 3RG, 3TM, 3XF. South Australia: 5AC, 5DO. New Zealand: 1AC, 1AO, 1AR, 1FF, 2AB, 2AC, 2AO, 2AP, 2AR, 2BA, 2BC, 2BI, 2BL, 2BM, 3AD, 3AL, 3CG, 4AA, 4AD, 4AG, 4AK. U.S.A.: 1GV (11,000 miles), 6BCP. Also WGH (?) calling ABC de WGH on 130 metres. C.W. No international break sign given.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22884368 ITEMS OF INTEREST. The Brisbane Courier 20,841 Queensland, Australia 8 November 1924 27 January 2025 16 National Library of Australia 1924 12 2BB attends an "All Clubs" night organised by WIA NSW, listed as prominent WIRELESS & RADIO. (Conducted by AIan Burrows) . . . EXPERIMENTERS and "BCL's" Last week an "All Clubs" Night was held at the Royal Society's rooms, in Elizabeth-street, at which two motion pictures on wireless were shown. The affair was arranged by the Wireless Institute, and that body must have been highly gratified at the roll-up. It was advertised as being only for experimenters; "BCL's" weren't invited; in fact, they were distinctly told that they were not wanted at this function. A "BCL" by the way, is the Americanised abbreviation of "broadcast-listener." "We hope to make this a regular sort of thing," said Mr. Phil Renshaw, hon. secretary of the Wireless Institute, at the time. "Clubs and club members should be brought together more, and given more opportunity of exchanging views and opinions. This is what the institute hopes to do. Tonight's affair is the first of many which we expect to be able to arrange. The institute's policy is to bring the clubs more into contact." As one of the oldest experimenters and the mainstay of the New South Wales division of the Wireless Institute, Mr. Renshaw is qualified to express that body's opinions, and with these everyone will agree. But the notices of this particular meeting, with which Mr. Renshaw was not officially connected, pointedly told the broadcast listener that he was not wanted, and will find strong condemnation in many quarters. The old experimenter — broadcast-listener argument is just beginning to heal, and to place a ban upon the attendance at a semi-technical meeting seems very much like a cut at the old controversy. Common-sense says that unless a "BCL" is interested he wouldn't come — and if he is interested he is next door to being an experimenter — a potential recruit. Transmitters were well in evidence at this meeting. Here are a few who were amongst those present: 2YI (Phil. Nolan), 2JM (R. C. Marsden), 2DE (Phil. Renshaw), 2DS (Jack Davis), 2BB (J. Crocker), 2CX (H. Stowe), 2CM (C. Maclurcan), and 2GM (G. Maxwell-Cutts). An outsider — or broadcast-listener — felt rather overwhelmed in the presence of so much wireless talent. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223579187 WIRELESS & RADIO The Sun 4401 New South Wales, Australia 10 December 1924 27 January 2025 2 (FINAL EXTRA) National Library of Australia In a letter to the editor of "Wireless Weekly", Crocker receives Xmas kudos from 2CM in a list of prominent achievers for 1924 CQ, AA, 2CM. (To the Editor.) Sir,— May I be permitted in your Xmas number to extend to all wireless experimenters, the best of good wishes for Xmas and the New Year? The past year has been a memorable one in wireless history. We have seen the establishment of regular broadcasting from the capital cities. We have seen amateurs accomplish both way Morse working to England and America. We have heard of remarkable long distance receptions, and we hear nightly dozens of Australians chatting across to New Zealand on a few watts of power. More especially, I would like to congratulate and give an extra hand shake to the following good fellows: To Frank Bell, Z4AA, for being the first Australasian to work U.S.A. and England, and other feats too numerous to mention. To Ivan O'Meara, Z2AC, for being first to work Argentine, and for working U.S. and G’s. in double figures. To Ralph Slade, Z4AG, for like feats, and especially for one night's working wherein he was in touch with U.S.A., England, South America, Australia, and (I think) somewhere else. To S. Shiel, Z4AK, for similar remarkable DX work. To Max Howden, A3BQ, for being the first Australian to work U.S.A. and England. To Jack Davis, A2DS, for being first N.S.W. Ham to work England, and for working several American amateurs. To friend Cox, 3BD, for untiring perseverance, which was also rewarded by getting QSO, U.S.A., and G.B. To Cecil Marsden, 2JM, for winning the "Wireless Weekly" transmission tests. To Ray Allsop, 2YG, for being first to receive English broadcasting, and also for his reception of KGO on a loop aerial. To friend Cotterill, 2ZN, for his reception of W.N.P. (S.S. Bowdoin, near North Pole). To Joe Marks, 2GR, for being the most consistent amateur broadcaster of good music. To Harry Stowe, 2CX, for his great assistance to hams generally in transmitting standard frequency waves. To 2YI and 2BK and 2LO for the fine DX work that I know will soon be done by them when their new tubes are in operation. To our dear old friend Crocker, 2BB, for many things, specially his willingness to assist at anything, and also for his great improvement in DX reception. To 2BF, 2XA, 2ZG, 2CI, 2RA, 2ED, 2DK, and all other transmitters. And last, but far from least, to the best secretary and assistant secretary in Australia, Phil Renshaw and Maxwell Cutts, of the Wireless Institute. Yours faithfully, C. MACLURCAN.CQ, AA, 2CM The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1924 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 8 (19 December 1924) 18 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-651846821 nla.obj-651846821 1 February 2025 Trove 1925 1925 01 2BB included in a list of logs by a Mascot listener (To the Editor) Sir,— In reference to the letter of Mr. McLoughlin, of Deewhy, as to his reception of 2HM (Marshall, Armidale), I would like you to know that I also have received 2HM K 3 on a crystal set. About two months ago at about 11.30 p.m., I was listening in to the amateurs, and especially 2YI. I could not tune this station in very well, but when I did I heard him calling 2HM. After tuning in very carefully I heard 2HM answering on 'phone not very loud, but clear enough to get his call sign with certainty. Not having kept a log of his transmissions I cannot furnish proof by comparing my reception with his radiation. I am using a home-made experimental loose coupler, Sterling phones, QSA crystal and a directional aerial 3/20 wire. My DX list to date is as follows: 2FC, 2BL, 2ME, VIS, 2JM, 2BF, 2YI, 2FF, 2ZN, 2HM, 2XA, 2OI, 2BB, 2DS. I intend keeping a log of receptions from now on, and I guess that this just about scrambles Mr. McLoughlin's egg properly. Yours, etc., PERCY G. FEENEY, "Avondale," Rolfe St., Mascot.With Our Readers The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 12 (16 January 1925) 16 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-651972907 nla.obj-651972907 1 February 2025 Trove 2BB included in a list of currently active Sydney amateurs Wireless Radiates Happiness. (By "Chris. T.L.") . . . SYDNEY AMATEURS. What has happened to our local amateur transmitters? Several amateur transmitting licences are held in the State, but very little is heard of them. Contrast the position here with the following list of some of Sydney amateur transmitters who are "on the air": 2AY (180 metres, Mr. John P. Curetan, Burswood; 2BB (230 metres), Mr. Edward B. Crocker, Marrickville; 2BC (203 metres), Mr. Norman J. Hurll; Killara; 2BF (240-250 metres), Mr. Leonard E. Forsythe, Northbridge; 2BK (200 metres normal, down to 120 for special tests); Mr. Frank H. Leverrier, Vaucluse; 2BV (245 metres), Waverley Radio Club, Waverley; and 2CJ (200 metres), Mr. Percy L. Sewell, Paddington.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84297543 Wireless Radiates Happiness The Daily News XLIV, 15,526 Western Australia 26 January 1925 27 January 2025 6 (THIRD EDITION) National Library of Australia 1925 02 1925 03 2BB included in a list of NSW Transmitting Licences by Wireless Weekly Transmitting Licenses. NEW SOUTH WALES. HERE is the list right up to date:— . . . 2BB. — E. B. Crocker, 14 Roseby St., Marrickville. . . .Transmitting Licenses The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 20 (13 March 1925) 28 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-652080119 nla.obj-652080119 1 February 2025 Trove 2BB missing in action WIA NSW Notes . . . What has become of 2BB? He has not been seen at Headquarters for a long time. A. H. PERRETT Publicity Officer.Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 22 (27 March 1925) 9 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-651943405 nla.obj-651943405 1 February 2025 Trove 1925 04 2BB being heard in Launceston by 7CS RADIO. (CONDUCTED BY "GRID LEAK.") . . . LIST OF STATIONS HEARD. The following is a list of stations heard in Launceston on Low Loss receivers on about 80 to 90 metres from 27/3/25 to 1/4/25 on CW. . . . Mr C. Scott, Law-street (7CS). N.S.W.: 2JM. 2GM, 2ZN, 2RT, 2BK, 2RJ, 2YI, 2JS, 2CH, 2DS, 2YG (fone and CW), 2SS, 2UE, 2 WS, 2BB, 2CM (fone and ICW). Vic.: 3HH, 3XF, 3EM, 3BD, 3 LM, 3YX, 3TM, 3RY, 3OT, 3AP, 3BN. S.A.: 5BG, 5RM, 5NM, 5JC. Tas.: 7BN, 7BQ.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153646035 RADIO Daily Telegraph XLV, 81 Tasmania, Australia 4 April 1925 27 January 2025 3 National Library of Australia Crocker attends WIA NSW Annual General Meeting, acts as scrutineer for Council ballot, still getting QSLs despite not having worked for months WIA NSW Notes . . . The ballot for the new council was next proceeded with. While Messrs. Malcolm Perry and E. B. Crocker were acting as scrutineers, Mr. Maclurcan gave a short description of the short wave set which he had used in his recent transmissions to England during daylight. This proved of great interest to members, and many very interesting questions were asked and answered by Mr. Maclurcan. The result of the ballot disclosed the following figures:— W. P. Renshaw, 46; H. A. Stowe, 46; C. D. Maclurcan, 45; R. C. Marsden, 33; O. F. Mingay, 30; A. H. Perrett, 28; W. H. Newman, 26; F. B. Cooke, 26; G. M. Cutts, 19; W. L. Carter, 16; W. L. Hamilton, 9; H. K. James, 6; E. P. Clarke, 6. As there was a tie for the seventh place in the council a second ballot was taken of members present, and resulted in F. B. Cooke 15 and W. H. Newman 4. The seventh place in the council is, therefore, occupied by Mr. Cooke. It is interesting to note that, with the exception of Mr. Perrett, all of those elected are members of the old council, and, as Mr. Perrett has been actively associated with the council during the past twelve months, the result of the ballot may be taken as a vote of confidence for the work of the council during the past twelve months. The Chairman then welcomed Mr. Geo. A. Taylor on his return from his trip abroad. Mr. Taylor, in reply, gave a very interesting account of his journeys, particularly outlining the actual position with regard to the British Post Office and the beam system. He disclosed the fact that much misunderstanding exists as to the attitude of the Post Office, and altogether his remarks were of the most interesting and illuminating nature. QRM. 2BB has not been working for some months, but he is still getting Q.S.L. cards. 2CM has been at it again. It must cost him a fortune for the records he breaks. Why is it that 2JR always calls 3TM? Mr. G. A. Taylor related the following story at the annual meeting, which is going the rounds in H.S.A.:— A prisoner was brought before the magistrate, who was a radio enthusiast. "What is your name?" "Sparks, sir." "You have been charged with wilful interference. What is your occupation?” "Radio engineer, sir." "Seven days in a dry cell." Mr. Todd, of Tamworth, was a welcome visitor at H.Q. this week.Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 26 (24 April 1925) 38 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-651967053 nla.obj-651967053 1 February 2025 Trove 1925 05 1925 06 1925 07 2BB being heard by Toombul Radio Club CLUB ACTIVITIES. . . . TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. The general meeting of the Toombul Radio Club was held at Mr. Walz's residence, Nundah, on June 30. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. It was decided that a series of lectures be inaugurated, and the following roster was arranged:— July 14, "Low Loss Apparatus," by Mr. Starkie; July 28, "Batteries," by Mr. Walz; August 11, "The Valve," by Mr. Vining; August 25, "Aerials and Earths," by Mr. Costin. During last weekend a party from the club conducted an experimental trip to Woody Point. The results of these trips are proving very beneficial and interesting to its participants. Using a PI low loss set owned by Mr. Walz, the following stations on wavelength between 20 and 90 metres were logged:— Australia:— 2BB, 2GQ, 2ZN, 3EF, 3BD, 3YY, 3AD, 4CM, 4RB, and 7AA. New Zealand.— 2AC, 1FQ, 3AL, 2AE, 4AG, 2BX, 4AR, 1AO. U.S.A.— 5OX, 9DED, 9AKF, 6AWT, 1FX, KIO, and KEL. Germany.— A station on 20 metres. Experiments were also tried on the boat from Woody Point to Sandgate. Using no aerials or earth, 2CM and 2YI were logged. The same experiment was carried out in the train.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20940251 CLUB ACTIVITIES. The Brisbane Courier 21,043 Queensland, Australia 4 July 1925 27 January 2025 20 National Library of Australia Crocker included in a list of Wireless Transmitting Licences as at 30 June 1925 Wireless Transmitting Licenses. HERE is the complete list of licences issued in the Commonwealth up to June 30th, 1925:— NEW SOUTH WALES Call Sign. Name. Address. . . . 2BB — Crocker, E. B., 38 Roseby St., Marrickville. . . . Wireless Transmitting Licenses The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 6 No. 14 (31 July 1925) 14 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-734284467 nla.obj-734284467 1 February 2025 Trove 1925 08 2BB included in a list of NSW Amateur Transmitters N.S.W. AMATEUR TRANSMITTERS. Call-Signs Allotted. Below will be found a portion of the call signs allotted to N.S.W. amateur transmitters. This is the latest list and should be cut out for reference purposes:— . . . 2BB.— Crocker, E. B., 38 Roseby-street, Marrickville.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58226509 N.S.W. AMATEUR TRANSMITTERS Sunday Times (Perth) 1441 Western Australia 23 August 1925 27 January 2025 11 (First Section) National Library of Australia 1925 09 1925 10 Crocker attends WIA NSW meeting THE Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League HEADQUARTERS Royal Society's House 5 Elizabeth St. SYDNEY, N.S.W. W.L. Carter, Hon. Sec., Box 3120, G.P.O. Sydney Phone B2235 A.H. Perrett, Publicity Officer. Monthly General Meeting. The report of the monthly general meeting of this Division of the Institute was not published last week, to make room for the report of the Federal Convention. At the meeting, which was held on the 15th September, a letter was received from Mr. R. C. Marsden, intimating that he had to leave Australia at an early date for a protracted tour of the East, and he was therefore compelled to resign from his position as Councillor and Chairman of the Dele gates' Council. General regret was expressed by members, and Mr. Cutts proposed a very hearty vote of thanks and appreciation to Mr. Marsden, for the work he had carried out in the past in the interests of amateur wireless. This was seconded by Mr. Crocker, while Mr. Renshaw also paid a tribute to 2JM. It is the sincere wish of all mem bers that Mrs. Marsden's health will benefit great- ly by the trip, and that 2JM will be speedily back in our midst to take up the work which he has been compelled to relinquish. New Member. The meeting unanimously elected Mr. John Loftus as an Associate Member of this Div ision of the Wireless Institute. Lecture. The lecture of the evening was one by Mr. Ross A. Hull, 3JU, dealing with the "Hartley Circuit." The lecturer had only just arrived from Victoria, and the keynote to his lecture was the elimination of unnecessary gear. During the course of his remarks many cir cuits were dealt with other than the Hartley cir- cuit, and altogether a most instructive and enjoy able evening was spent. The meeting closed with a few remarks re garding the activities of the Institute in Victoria. Maclurcan Cup Competition. A special meeting of club delegates was held at Institute Headquarters on Monday, 28th instant, for the purpose of meeting Mr. Maclurcan and the other judges of the Maclurcan Cup Competition so that they might ascertain the way in which marks were awarded for the first quarter of the Mac lurcan Cup Competition. This meeting was held as there seemed to be some slight doubt as to the points which should count, and it was desired to give the delegates the fullest information possible with regard to this matter. Special Executive Council Meeting. A special meeting of the Executive Council was called for Thursday, September 24th, at Head quarters for the purpose of filling the vacancies occasioned by Mr. Marsden’s resignation. The vacancy on the Council Mr. H. E. L. Tur ner was selected, while as Chairman of the Dele gates’ Council, and third judge in the Maclurcan Cup Competition, Mr. A. H. Perrett was elected. Next Delegates' Council Meeting. Delegates are reminded that the next regular Council meeting will be held at Institute Head quarters on Friday, October 9th, at 7.30 p.m. Par ticular attention is drawn to the time of starting and delegates are asked to be punctual. QRM. 6RW is over here from the West. He has visited as many stations as possible and if members have any point of interest, they should get in touch with Headquarters immediately, and make arrange ments for Mr. Coxon’s visit. Ill-luck still dogs 2WL. If you want to know why ask him. 2XX is still in Sydney despite rumours to the contrary. He has been held up by the seamen's strike. Those who did not know better can be excused for mistaking 3JU for a school master. Next to Schnell he is easily the most versatile lecturer we have had for a long time. 2GM is still in Sydney. Despite counter at tractions he appears to be stopping here. Several members in this Division are taking a keen interest in other matters than radio. We offer our congratulations to John A. Dewis and 2GM. "May their shadows never grow less." 2DJ is spending considerable time in the coun try, while 2DE has also been absent a good deal of late. 2CX is shortly entering upon three months' holiday. His first month will be spent in re-or- ganising his station. 2WI is at last near completion. Don’t post your QSL cards before you have heard it. THE Wireless Institute of Australia N.S.W. Div. Inc. Incorporating the Affiliated Societies and The Australian Radio Relay League The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1925 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 6 No. 23 (2 October 1925) 8-9 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-643528447 nla.obj-643528447 1 February 2025 Trove 1925 11 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 1926 05 1926 06 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 2BB participates in the 1926 Trans-Pacific Tests TALKING WITH AMERICA. Wireless Amateurs. SUCCESSFUL TESTS. Fifty-three thousand words of official test messages found their way across the Pacific Ocean during the 14 days of the trans-Pacific tests conducted by the Wireless Institute of Australia and the American Radio Relay League. The tests were organised to demonstrate the effectiveness of present-day amateur stations in communicating over distances of 8000 or 9000 miles, and also for the purpose of discovering the most effective stations in each of the Australian States. Three months have elapsed since the start of the tests, but log sheets and reports continue to arrive at the institute from amateur stations in many countries. Though it has not been possible to complete the more technical deductions from the mass of information received it is clear that amateur radio stations were able to maintain reliable and perfect contact across the Pacific through atmospheric conditions which were in all cases described as the worst experienced since the very short wave lengths came into general use. The chief competitive section of the tests, in which 97 Australian stations participated, was one in which stations had to send an official test message of 500 words to an amateur station in America, and receive a similar one in the shortest possible time and with the lowest power. In this test alone our Australian amateurs handled 50,000 words with errors which could be counted on the fingers of one hand — a wonderful demonstration of the abilities of amateur operators. The finest performance of all stations in the Commonwealth was that of 7DX, owned and operated by Trevor Watkins, of Hobart, Tasmania. With a transmitter using half the power of that consumed by a household electric globe and with a simple two-valve receiver, Mr. Watkins sent and received message after message without an error. The leading performers in the various States were: — Victoria: 3EF, H. W. Maddick, Elwood. New South Wales: 2TM, H. Turner, Mosman. Queensland: 4AN, Leighton Gibson, Greenslopes, Brisbane. PROBABLE WORLD'S RECORD. Though acting as official traffic station for the institute and not competing, station 2YI, owned and operated by P. Nolan, of Bellevue Hill, made what was probably a world's record for the reliable and accurate working of an amateur experimental station. Mr. Nolan was responsible for sending and receiving all the official messages concerning the conduct of the test, and, in addition, all progress reports and in structions since the tests. During the intervals he also handled 9000 words of test messages without a single error. Commenting on the tests in a radio message received from Hartford (U.S.A.) the officials of the American Radio Relay League said:— "Reports here all call attention to the fine signals and steady waves of your stations, and compliment your operators on splendid way they handle key. The enthusiasm and interest of hundreds taking part was unbounded. The tests have undoubtedly been greatest success here since the early trans-Atlantic communication tests." Apart from the technical information gained the tests have definitely proved that amateurs can handle bulk traffic with absolute accuracy across the Pacific. QUALIFYING STATIONS. The following is a list of Australian stations that qualified in test "A," accomplishing both transmission and reception of a 500-word message (in order of merit):— Receiving and Transmitting: Special service, 2YI; general, 2TM, 2IJ, 2CG, 3EF, 3AD; special mention by A.R.R.L., 3HL, 4AN, 7DX. Transmitting only: 2CS. Receiving only: 2BK, 2GW, 2JP, 2DY, 2KW, H. C. St. John, 2JY, 2BB, 2AB, 2LM, C. D. Roberts, 3WM, 3KB, 3YN, A. H. Reid, 5KN (No. 1 Air Station, Point Cook), 3SR, A. Bingle, M. Ireson, 4DO, 6KX, 7OM, 7AB.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246344254 TALKING WITH AMERICA The Daily Telegraph 14,591 New South Wales, Australia 14 September 1926 27 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 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 2BB being heard in Warwick RADIO NOTES. (By "The DX Hound.") . . . AMATEUR STATIONS. . . . A few short wave stations heard working on 'phone over the week-end were 2HD, 2CS, 3JK, 3AU, 2BA, 3HL, 2BD, 2XI, 2BB, 4NW.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article178816521 RADIO NOTES Warwick Daily News 2824 Queensland, Australia 12 July 1928 27 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1928 08 1928 09 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 2BB included in a list of NSW transmitters 31 May 1929 Wireless Weekly. Free Supplement with "Wireless Weekly," May 31, 1929. Incorporating Radio in Australia & New Zealand. Australian, New Zealand, Foreign, and Amateur Stations. Complete List of all Radio Stations which Can Be Heard in Australia. . . . AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS. . . . VK2BB. E. B. Crocker, 38 Roseby-street, Marrickville.Complete List of all Radio Stations which Can Be Heard in Australia The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1929 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 13 No. 23 (31 May 1929) 1 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-738148677 nla.obj-738148677 1 February 2025 Trove 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 Mr & Mrs Crocker attend the funeral of John West, M.P. MR. JOHN WEST, M.P. The funeral of Mr John Edward West, M.P. for East Sydney, took place on Saturday from St Peter's Church, Bourke-street, to Waverley Cemetery. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. S. H. Denman, rector of St. Clement's, Marrickville, who was assisted by the Rev. J. Boardman, rector of St. Peter's. The chief mourners were Messrs W. J. and S. C. West (sons), Mesdames West, J. J. O'Keefe, A. Monahan, L. J. Phelps, C. E. Craigie, J. A. Blacker, H. McMasters, and Miss Ivy West and Messrs. O'Keefe, Monahan, Phelps, Craigie, Blacker, and McMasters, and Messrs. R. C. and J. E. West, L. and W. O'Keefe, J. and E. Monahan, E., J., and L. Phelps, E., B., and D. Craigie, and J. Blacker. There was a large attendance of past and present Parliamentary colleagues, trade union friends, and the general public. The Commonwealth Government was represented by Senator Barnes and the Senate by Senators Kingsmill (President), Massy Greene, Dunn, and Dooley, Canon Howard Lea represented the clergy of East Sydney. . . . Other mourners were . . . E. B. Crocker and Mrs. Crockerhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16752529 MR. JOHN WEST, M.P. The Sydney Morning Herald 29,047 New South Wales, Australia 9 February 1931 3 February 2025 5 National Library of Australia 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 2BB fondly remembered by Mrs Mac in her 10th anniversary article on the founding of "Wireless Weekly" The Day We Celebrate! THE FIRST "WIRELESS WEEKLY" How the first issue was published is told in the article below by one of the founders and first contributors, Mrs. C. R. MACKENZIE (Miss F. V. Wallace). IDLY turning over some old photographs this week I found a snapshot of my old wireless shop in the Royal Arcade, with a crowd of men and boys standing outside, waiting their turn to enter and be served with the first edition of "Wireless Weekly." This was on August 4 — a date of many memories — the year 1922, and the time 8 a.m. Well I remember the intense enthusiasm and interest which greeted this publication — the first of its kind in Australia — and little did we think that in a few years it would be found in the majority of homes all over the continent. The idea originated in this little shop, and Mr. R. C. Marsden and myself talked it over with Mr. A. Mitchell, of the "Evening News" staff, who in turn introduced a printer, Mr. Maclardy. A meeting was held, and every support promised, so we four decided to launch forth and attempt to supply what we felt to be a real need — a source of reliable information for amateurs, an official organ with which to claim recognition from the authorities, and a medium for interesting the public in this new and wonderful science. It certainly was a science in those days! We four used to gather in Mr. Maclardy's dark and dusty basement each (Start Photo Caption) The front cover of the first issue of "Wireless Weekly." The boy shown in the picture has since grown to manhood and recently married. (End Photo Caption) (Start Photo Caption)Mrs. C. R. Mackenzie (Miss F. V. Wallace), the author of this article, at whose wireless shop the first "Wireless Weekly" was planned. (End Photo Caption) (Start Photo Caption) A snapshot of a group of radio enthusiasts of 1922, waiting outside Miss Wallace's shop for the first number on August 4, 1922. (End Photo Caption) week with our "copy," my own contributions consisting mainly of local news, short story, poem (?), and perhaps details of the construction of a loose-coupler or patent valve socket. Mr. Marsden was the "technical man," and we regarded his valve circuits and other information as being of a very high standard indeed. Mr. Mitchell, of course, edited the paper, and was able to cull information from the latest scientific journals of the world. The first copy, of which only a few hun- (Start Photo Caption) This shell loud-speaker built by Mr. C. R. Mackenzie, and described in an early issue of "Wireless Weekly," and a prize-winner at a radio show, is still working. (End Photo Caption) dred were printed, consisted of twelve pages all told, the cover being adorned with a photograph of a small boy from the shop (Tom Peatherstone) proudly wearing a pair of headphones connected to an elaborate crystal set. This boy has now grown to be a man with family responsibilities. Wireless has grown from:— "A jumble of dots and dashes. Arcs and sparks and splashes, And Pennant Hills going pell-mell" to an elaborate system of entertainment and utility, and during the same period has progressed to the present journal of over sixty pages, still catering for amateurs with scientific data and technical articles, and also for the tens of thousands of the general public who purchase it to-day for its bright, topical reading matter and week-ahead programmes. Broadcasting, as we know it today, was non-existent then. Certainly Amalgamated Wireless, Limited, were pioneering the way by transmitting a few experimental concerts, but the only regular transmissions were those very delightful Sunday night entertainments given on the 1400-metre band by our old friend, Mr. Charles Maclurcan, and I doubt whether any announcer will ever be listened to with deeper appreciation for his ready wit and sparkling humor. Many amateurs will also remember 2BB (two double B), Mr. Crocker, with affection, and that not-to-be-discouraged enthusiast, 2GR, Mr. Marks, of Rose Bay, who accumulated a large collection of burnt-out transmitting valves in his honest efforts to entertain the listeners. These long-wave transmissions would have interested Captain Eckersley, as also would an advertisement published in the first issue of "Wireless Weekly" which read:— "FOR SALE.— One Tresco Coupler. 20,000 metres, brings in American stations on one valve." I remember that we were at first dubious about publishing this advertisement, but the advertiser told us that he had frequently received code from the States, so, being a wireless man, we, of course, took his word — and his money. We soon found it necessary to print over a thousand copies of our little magazine, and there was always a great demand for back numbers. The paper grew and grew, until lack of capital necessitated it passing into other hands. To me, at any rate, "Wireless Weekly" will always be a symbol of progress.The Day We Celebrate! THE FIRST "WIRELESS WEEKLY" The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1932 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 20 No. 6 (5 August 1932) 5 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-717971085 nla.obj-717971085 1 February 2025 Trove For the Wireless Weekly 10th anniversay, Alan Burrows remembers 2BB as an early broadcaster TEN YEARS AGO IN RADIO. Another old identity in radio recalls early wireless fashions in the days of 1922-23. By ALAN BURROWS. TEN years is a long time in wireless; for events move swiftly, and what is new to-day is old to-morrow, or soon afterwards. Discoveries and theories have hardly become fact before they are in the waste-paper basket and classed as "out-of-date." Still, there must be a basis of continuity somewhere, some underlying truths that haven't altered. You find them, perhaps, in things like valves, crystal detectors, and in "Wireless Weekly." All three are still with us after ten wireless years, although, it is true, in somewhat different forms. Valves, then, had connections that grew out of bulges in various places, and, which was even more surprising, had two filaments, like the old V24’s, one being used as a "spare," until the makers saw the fallacy of that, and the practice became obsolete. "Wireless Weekly," too, has altered. And as for crystal detectors, everyone, even the superheterodyne owner, knows the great improvements modem methods have produced. "Wireless Weekly," in those early days, was the organ of the radio clubs. There was no broadcasting then, and consequently no broadcast listeners. They came later, and were regarded for a time as the bitter enemies of the older experimenters. The feeling was understandable, for the pioneers had to see their space in the ether slowly diminish to make room for the increasing and in evitable demands of broadcasting. But it was among such groups of earnest experimenters that the tremendous radio population of to-day had its beginnings. Club Membership No Sinecure With the exception of the Wireless Institute, the Waverley Club was the first of the many organisations that afterwards sprang up. Membership of a wireless club was no sinecure in those days. You had to be prepared to help erect tremendous and unwieldy masts that usually collapsed in the middle of the operation and threatened to wipe out half the membership in one blow. You had to assist in the construction of massive "sausage- (Start Photo Caption) The German aviator, Hans Bertram, broadcasting from 6WF, Perth, shortly after his return to civilisation after 45 days’ wandering lost in the wilds of the far north-west. (End Photo Caption) type" aerials that nearly throttled you if you weren't careful. You had to wind huge helixes — there was no 10 or 20 metre band then — out of springy copper. And you sat for hours, possibly, and heard little besides "VKQ" (Garden Island) smashing the ether with about 50 kilowatts on 1000 metres. And when 2FC started on 1100 metres VKQ often smashed that, too. Old 2CM Transmissions. The honor of being the first to broadcasts — it wasn’t called that then — must go to "Charles" Maclurcan. I heard him first on an old P.M.G. Bell type receiver (not my own), and even though it was little more than a fuzzy, indistinct sound, no radio experience has equalled it since. It was radio-telephony at last. No radio uncle has ever been more popular amongst his listeners than Charles Maclurcan was in those days. Not long after that "Wireless Weekly" began publishing its first programmes — the roster of the few transmitters who then went on the air regularly, and who, furthermore, had to take it in turns to do it. Nobody had heard of 10 kilocycle separation then. Besides Maclurcan, G. Marks, O. Sandel, Phil Nolan, W. Crocker ("2BB"), and J. Marsden are names that come to the mind as "broadcasters" on those early programmes. The listener of to-day probably realises very little of the early struggles through which broadcasting passed. The "sealed set" proposal — considered perfectly reasonable until experience proved otherwise — seems ridiculous in the light of modern broadcasting. Your set was sealed — rendered untunable to stations other than those to which you subscribed. It is true the idea died practically at birth, but as an illustration of the changed outlook towards broadcasting the sealed set is probably a classic. And broadcasting had very real opposition to meet from the experimenters, who regarded the "B.C.Ls." with disdain. Some idea of the conflict of interests will be gained by the fact that at one time experimenters paid a separate experimental licence fee (a different thing altogether from a transmitting licence) on the understanding that they did not on any account listen to the broadcast programmes! They had also to produce periodical evidence of their experimental activities, although this, of course, is more or less tacitly understood to exist now. A Part of Radio Progress. In such an atmosphere "Wireless Weekly" expanded and became very much a part of Australia's wireless progress; no history of radio in the Commonwealth would be complete without reference to its pages. It is doubtful if anything reflects the progress that wireless had made so thoroughly.TEN YEARS AGO IN RADIO The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal 1932 v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 20 No. 6 (5 August 1932) 6 Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-717971116 nla.obj-717971116 1 February 2025 Trove 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 Funeral Notice for 2BB's brother-in-law O'KEEFFE.— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. CARLOTTA O'KEEFFE, Miss LILLIAN and Mr. WILLIAM O'KEEFFE are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND and their FATHER, John Joseph O'Keeffe; to leave the private Mortuary Chapel of Motor Funerals, Limited, 30 City-road, city, THIS AFTERNOON, at 3.15, for the Church of England Cemetery, Waverley. MOTOR FUNERALS, LIMITED. Tele., M6277. 30 City-road, city. O'KEEFFE.— The Friends and Relatives of Mr. D. O'KEEFFE (N.Z.), Mrs. R. NOLAN, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. CROCKER, Mr. and Mrs. T. BOURKE, Mr. and Mrs. J. CLIFFORD, and FAMILIES, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved BROTHER, J. J. O'Keeffe; to leave Motor Funerals, Ltd., City-road, TODAY, at 3.15, for Waverley Cemetery. O'KEEFFE.— The Relatives and Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. WEST, Mrs. M. MONAHAN, Mr. and Mrs. L. PHELPS, Mr. and Mrs. C. CRAIGIE, Mr. and Mrs. A. BLACKER, Mr. and Mrs. H. McMASTERS and FAMILIES, and Miss IVY WEST are invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved BROTHER-IN-LAW, John Joseph O'Keeffe; to leave Motor Funeral Parlours, City-road, at 3.15, for Waverley Cemetery.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17177709 Family Notices The Sydney Morning Herald 30,443 New South Wales, Australia 30 July 1935 27 January 2025 7 National Library of Australia 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 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 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 Crocker celebrates his Diamond wedding anniversary DIAMOND WEDDINGS. CROCKER — O'KEEFFE.— February 18, 1889 at Sydney, Edward Baker Crocker, of Wales, to Ellen O'Keeffe of Sydney. Present address: Tenby, 38 Roseby Street, Marrickville.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18101787 Advertising The Sydney Morning Herald 34,683 New South Wales, Australia 18 February 1949 27 January 2025 16 National Library of Australia 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 Death and Funeral Notice for 2BB's wife CROCKER, Ellen.— May 20, 1953, at her daughter's residence, 2 Fleet Avenue, Earlwood, dearly loved wife of Edward Baker Crocker, loving mother of Ken and Nellie (Mrs. E. W. Valentine), fond mother-in-law of Nellie and Edward, loved grand-mother of Ken, Leah, Gwen and Gwenda, and great-grandmother of John, Philip, Kenneth, Helen, Roslyn, and Bruce, aged 86 years. Privately cremated.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18368417 Family Notices The Sydney Morning Herald 36,012 New South Wales, Australia 23 May 1953 27 January 2025 42 National Library of Australia 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