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3 Henry Freeman Coffey - Transcriptions and notes Overview 1880s 1880 1880 01 1880 02 1880 03 1880 04 1880 05 1880 06 1880 07 1880 08 1880 09 1880 10 1880 11 1880 12 1881 1881 01 1881 02 1881 03 1881 04 1881 05 1881 06 1881 07 1881 08 1881 09 1881 10 1881 11 1881 12 1882 1882 01 1882 02 1882 03 1882 04 1882 05 1882 06 1882 07 1882 08 1882 09 1882 10 1882 11 1882 12 1883 1883 01 1883 02 1883 03 1883 04 1883 05 1883 06 1883 07 1883 08 1883 09 1883 10 1883 11 1883 12 1884 1884 01 1884 02 1884 03 1884 04 1884 05 1884 06 1884 07 1884 08 1884 09 1884 10 1884 11 1884 12 1885 1885 01 1885 02 1885 03 1885 04 1885 05 1885 06 1885 07 1885 08 1885 09 1885 10 1885 11 1885 12 1886 1886 01 1886 02 1886 03 1886 04 1886 05 1886 06 1886 07 1886 08 1886 09 1886 10 1886 11 1886 12 1887 1887 01 1887 02 1887 03 1887 04 1887 05 1887 06 1887 07 1887 08 1887 09 1887 10 1887 11 1887 12 1888 1888 01 1888 02 1888 03 1888 04 1888 05 1888 06 1888 07 1888 08 1888 09 1888 10 1888 11 1888 12 1889 1889 01 1889 02 1889 03 1889 04 1889 05 1889 06 1889 07 1889 08 1889 09 1889 10 1889 11 1889 12 1890s 1890 1890 01 1890 02 1890 03 1890 04 1890 05 1890 06 1890 07 1890 08 1890 09 1890 10 1890 11 1890 12 1891 1891 01 1891 02 1891 03 1891 04 1891 05 1891 06 1891 07 1891 08 1891 09 1891 10 1891 11 1891 12 1892 1892 01 1892 02 1892 03 1892 04 1892 05 1892 06 1892 07 1892 08 1892 09 1892 10 1892 11 1892 12 1893 1893 01 1893 02 1893 03 1893 04 1893 05 1893 06 1893 07 1893 08 1893 09 1893 10 1893 11 1893 12 1894 1894 01 1894 02 1894 03 1894 04 1894 05 1894 06 1894 07 1894 08 1894 09 1894 10 1894 11 1894 12 1895 1895 01 1895 02 1895 03 1895 04 1895 05 1895 06 1895 07 1895 08 1895 09 1895 10 1895 11 1895 12 1896 1896 01 1896 02 1896 03 1896 04 1896 05 1896 06 1896 07 1896 08 1896 09 1896 10 1896 11 1896 12 1897 1897 01 1897 02 1897 03 1897 04 1897 05 1897 06 1897 07 1897 08 1897 09 1897 10 1897 11 1897 12 1898 1898 01 1898 02 1898 03 1898 04 1898 05 1898 06 1898 07 1898 08 1898 09 1898 10 1898 11 1898 12 1899 1899 01 1899 02 1899 03 1899 04 1899 05 1899 06 1899 07 1899 08 1899 09 1899 10 1899 11 1899 12 1900s 1900 1900 01 1900 02 1900 03 1900 04 1900 05 1900 06 1900 07 1900 08 1900 09 1900 10 1900 11 1900 12 1901 1901 01 1901 02 1901 03 1901 04 1901 05 1901 06 1901 07 1901 08 1901 09 1901 10 1901 11 1901 12 1902 1902 01 1902 02 1902 03 1902 04 1902 05 1902 06 1902 07 1902 08 1902 09 1902 10 1902 11 1902 12 1903 1903 01 1903 02 1903 03 1903 04 1903 05 1903 06 1903 07 1903 08 1903 09 1903 10 1903 11 1903 12 1904 1904 01 1904 02 1904 03 1904 04 1904 05 1904 06 1904 07 1904 08 1904 09 1904 10 1904 11 1904 12 1905 1905 01 1905 02 1905 03 1905 04 1905 05 1905 06 1905 07 1905 08 1905 09 1905 10 1905 11 1905 12 1906 1906 01 1906 02 1906 03 1906 04 1906 05 1906 06 1906 07 1906 08 1906 09 1906 10 1906 11 1906 12 1907 1907 01 1907 02 1907 03 1907 04 1907 05 1907 06 1907 07 1907 08 1907 09 1907 10 1907 11 1907 12 1908 1908 01 1908 02 1908 03 1908 04 1908 05 1908 06 1908 07 1908 08 1908 09 1908 10 1908 11 1908 12 1909 1909 01 1909 02 1909 03 1909 04 1909 05 1909 06 1909 07 1909 08 1909 09 1909 10 1909 11 1909 12 1910s 1910 1910 01 1910 02 1910 03 1910 04 1910 05 1910 06 1910 07 1910 08 1910 09 1910 10 1910 11 1910 12 1911 1911 01 1911 02 1911 03 1911 04 1911 05 1911 06 1911 07 1911 08 1911 09 1911 10 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 4KY reported burnt in accident immediately prior to opening of VIY Accident at the Wireless Station. — A slight accident occurred at the wireless station on Wednesday afternoon. While engaged fixing a petrol engine Mr. F. J. Burgoyne, the engineer in charge, was severely burnt about the face owing to some petrol catching alight. Mr. Coffey, his assistant, also sustained some burns. Neither, however, was incapacitated from work. The Wireless Station.— Mr. John Livingston M.H.R. received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Oxenham, the secretary to the Postmaster-General, stating that the wireless telegraph station at Mount Gambier would be open for public business to-day. There will be no official opening.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77644875 Advertising The Border Watch LI, 5116 South Australia 1 March 1913 8 May 2021 2 National Library of Australia Border Watch clarifies that 4KY not injured in any way in the accident at VIY Accident at Wireless Station.— We are pleased to learn that Mr. H. T. Coffey, radio engineer at the Mount Gambier wireless station, was not in any way injured by the accident at the wireless station on Wednesday last.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77645016 The Border Watch, The Border Watch LI, 5117 South Australia 5 March 1913 8 May 2021 2 National Library of Australia VIY opens with Coffey in charge WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. MOUNT GAMBIER STATION OPENED. Mount Gambier, March 11. The Mount Gambier wireless station was opened today, when messages were dispatched to Adelaide and Melbourne. The station will be in charge of Mr. H. F. Coffey, assisted by two other operators. The station is about one and a half miles from the town, in a north-easterly direction. The masts are 164 ft. high, and some idea of the massiveness of the poles may be gained from the fact that they contain about 15 tons of timber.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5380997 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. The Advertiser LV, 16,974 South Australia 12 March 1913 18 June 2025 16 National Library of Australia Burgoyne about to leave Mt Gambier station with Coffey remaining in charge at VIY The Wireless Station.— Mr. F. J. Burgoyne, who has been at Mount Gambier since September erecting and fitting the wireless telegraph station here, having completed that work, is now to be transferred to other and still more responsible employment. He will leave today, with Mrs. Burgoyne and family, for Adelaide, and will shortly proceed thence to Port Darwin, where he will superintend the erection of a high power station. That will occupy his time probably for nearly 18 months. Such a station (with a power of 350 kilowatts, sic) can, of course, send messages further and receive waves for a much greater distance than a low power station like that of Mount Gambier. He says the local station works most satisfactorily, and communications between Melbourne and Adelaide can be carried on clearly at any time. At night messages from as far distant as Sydney and beyond the Great Bight can be received, and the station will be of value in the event of ships being in distress anywhere midway between those points. Asked if communications from Macquarie Island could be read at Mount Gambier, Mr. Burgoyne said that could only be done in the most favourable circumstances. The station will be open for commercial and other purposes from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mr. H. T. (sic) Coffey will remain in charge of it.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77645189 The Border Watch, The Border Watch LI, 5119 South Australia 12 March 1913 18 June 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1913 04 1913 05 1913 06 1913 07 1913 08 1913 09 1913 10 1913 11 1913 12 1914 1914 01 1914 02 1914 03 1914 04 1914 05 1914 06 Coffey formally appointed Officer-in-Charge VIY Appointments on Probation without Examination. The undermentioned persons, who are not officers of the Public Service, have been appointed on probation, without examination, to positions of Officer in Charge, Class E, at the Wireless Telegraph Stations indicated, to take effect from the date of commencing duty:— Name, Station, Annual Salary. . . . Henry Freeman Coffey, Mount Gambier, £216.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232367576 ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 36 Australia, Australia 20 June 1914 18 June 2025 1073 National Library of Australia 1914 07 1914 08 Coffey included in list of PMGD Central Staff as Officer-in-Charge Mt Gambier wireless station POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. CENTRAL STAFF. . . . (Wireless Telegraph Stations.) . . . South Australia . . . Coffey, H. F.; Date of Birth (Not Stated); Date of First Appointment - 9 March 1914; Office - Officer-in-Charge Mt Gambier Station; Division - P; Class or Grade - E.; Salary - 216 pounds . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232448124 POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. CENTRAL STAFF. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 64 Australia, Australia 29 August 1914 18 June 2025 1670 National Library of Australia 1914 09 1914 10 Coffey's probationary appointment is extended for a further 3 months COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Melbourne, 16th October, 1914. THE following notifications respecting staff changes are made in accordance with the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations thereunder:— . . . POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Ex. Mins. Nos. 572, 573, 574, 578, 582, 583, 584. General. . . . Extension of Probation. Henry Freeman Coffey, Officer in Charge, Class E, Radiotelegraph Station, Mt. Gambier, three months from 9th September, 1914.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232448711 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 83 Australia, Australia 17 October 1914 18 June 2025 2379 National Library of Australia 1914 11 Birth Notice for Coffey's first child (a daughter) BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. . . . COFFEY (Bessie McCann).—On the 22nd October, at North-terrace, Mount Gambier, South Australia, to Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Coffey — a daughter (Mary Patricia).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92038581 Family Notices Leader 3070 Victoria, Australia 7 November 1914 18 June 2025 60 (WEEKLY) National Library of Australia Coffey's permanent appointment to the PMGD is finally confirmed COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Melbourne, 27th November, 1914. THE following notifications respecting staff changes, &c., are made in accordance with the Common-wealth Public Service Act and Regulations there under:— . . . POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Ex. Mins. Nos. 665, 668, 669, 670, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678. General. Appointment Confirmed. Henry Freeman Coffey, Officer in Charge, Radio-telegraph Station, Mount Gambier, from 9th March, 1914.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232449180 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 96 Australia, Australia 28 November 1914 18 June 2025 2602 National Library of Australia 1914 12 1915 1915 01 Coffey collects donations for the Overseas Tobacco Fund, likely from wireless station staff LONDON "DAILY MAIL" OVERSEAS TOBACCO FUND. Mount Gambier Donations. The following amounts have been collected in connection with the above fund. It is intended to forward the first contributions, together with the names of contributors, by next mail, 26th inst.:— . . . per Mr. H. F. Coffey, 15/http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77771353 LONDON "DAILY MAIL" OVER SEAS TOBACCO FUND. The Border Watch LIII, 5309 South Australia 20 January 1915 18 June 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1915 02 1915 03 1915 04 1915 05 1915 06 Coffey buys a block of land in a new Mt Gambier land subdivision MARKET REPORTS. NYMPHSVALE LAND SALES. Mr. G. A. Shepherdson reports having sold 25 allotments of the above subdivision. The following are included among the purchasers:— Messrs. G. H. L. Gilbert, C. W. Baggott, A. J. Rose, Gambier West District Council, C. G. Robertson, S. L. Allen, J. T. McMahon, S. J. Perry, H. F. Coffey, O. Knight, E. O. Hammond, E. O. Hellyer, L. Brugeaud, and Mrs. A. P. Kennedy. It is expected that in a few days very few blocks will remain.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77776104 MARKET REPORTS. The Border Watch LIII, 5353 South Australia 26 June 1915 18 June 2025 1 National Library of Australia 1915 07 1915 08 1915 09 1915 10 1915 11 Coffey involved in the activities of the Mt Gambier Bowling Club MOUNT GAMBIER BOWLING CLUB. The following are the results of the matches played on Wednesday:— A. Walker, H. O. Hosking, W. C. Milton and E. J. French (capt) 44 beat J. MacNicol, H. F. Coffey, W. J. Andereson, and P. Quealy (capt.) 5. J. Bigham, T. Paroisslen, P. H. Daniel, and A. P. Daniel (capt.) 34 beat J. C. Dunning, C. MacKenzie, Dr. W. Jermyn, and A. J. Thomas (capt) 9.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77780984 MOUNT GAMBIER BOWLING CLUB. The Border Watch LIII, 5397 South Australia 27 November 1915 18 June 2025 1 National Library of Australia 1915 12 As previous BOWLS. The rink match played on the Mount Gambler Bowling Club's greens on Wednesday resulted as follow:— J. C. Dunning, W. G. Oakes, I. Aconley and A. J. Thomas (capt) beat T. Baker, H. C. Hosking, Dr. W. H. Jermyn, and J. J. Lawrie (capt) .. 22 — 21 R. J. L. Barker, H. Gavens, J. Bigham and A.. P. Daniel (capt) beat J. McNichol, H. F. Coffey, G. A. Reynolds, and E. J. Price (capt.) .. .. 25 — 17http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77781511 BOWLS. The Border Watch LIII, 5402 South Australia 15 December 1915 19 June 2025 4 National Library of Australia Mrs Coffey advertises for a girl to assist her WANTED, good GIRL. Apply Mrs. Coffey, North Terrace.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77781727 Advertising The Border Watch LIII, 5404 South Australia 22 December 1915 19 June 2025 3 National Library of Australia Coffey still involved with bowls at Mt Gambier BOWLS. MOUNT GAMBIER CLUB. The results of Wednesday's matches with the full rink tourney, were as follow:— Dr. Johnson, A. Walker, J. C. Dunning, and W. Milton (capt.) beat T. Kaker, J. U. Innes, Robins, and J. J. Lawrie (capt.) .. .. .. .. 17 — 14 F. Davison, A. J. Thomas, H. C. Hosking, and G. A. Reynolds (capt.) beat H. Gavens, H. Coffey, J. McNichol and P. Quealey (capt.) 19 — 18.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77781779 BOWLS. The Border Watch LIII, 5405 South Australia 25 December 1915 19 June 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1916 1916 01 1916 02 1916 03 Coffey continues with his bowling BOWLS. The handicaps for the trophy presented by Mr. P. Quealy to the Bowling Club have been issued. The conditions are 21 up; games may be played on any day, but the first round must be finished by the 22nd of March, and any games not then played will be forfeit-ed. The first prize is a trophy value £1 1/, and the second a trophy value 10/6. The handicaps are as follow:— I. Aconley scr., W. J. Anderson 4, T. Baker 4, R. J. L. Barker 6, J. Bigham 6, H. F. Coffey 8, F. Davison 10, F. H. Daniel 4, A. P. Daniel owe 2, J. C. Dunning 4, E. J. French 3, H. C. Hosking 5, C. H. Hirth 6, J. F. Innes 6, Dr. J. Johnson 8, Dr. Jermyn 1, J. J. Lawrie owe 2, J. McNichol 5, C. Mac-Kenzie 5, W. C. Milton 3, T. Paroissien 6, E. J. Price 1, P. Quealy 4, G. A. Reynolds 1, Dr. Sangster 6, A. J. Thomas 3, A. Walker 6, John Watson 8, Papworth 6, Robins 1, MacDonald 10, MacDougal 10.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79777952 BOWLS. The Border Watch LIII, 5427 South Australia 15 March 1916 19 June 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1916 04 1916 05 1916 06 1916 07 1916 08 Coffey resigns from his appointment at VIY Mt Gambier ??? POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Ex. Mins. 355, 356, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364. Central Staff. Services Terminated. C. G. B. Meredith, Officer-in-charge, Radiotelegraph Station, Geraldton, Western Australia, from 30th June, 1916 (resigned). H. F. Coffey, Officer-in-Charge, Radiotelegraph Station, Mount Gambier, from 30th June, 1916 (resigned).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232454885 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 113 Australia, Australia 31 August 1916 19 June 2025 1988 National Library of Australia Coffey, details included in list of all Central Office staff Commonwealth public servants, as at August 1916 ? Postmaster-General's Department, Central Staff. (Wireless Telegraph Stations) South Australia. Page No.: 23 Name: Coffey, H. F. Date of Birth: 26.8.85 Date of First Appointment: 9.3.14 Office.: Officer-in-charge (stationed at Mt Gambier) Division: P Class or Grade: E Salary (including Rent).: L216 Deduction for Rent.: N/A Allowances. District.: N/A Miscellaneous.: N/A Present Salary received from: 9.3.14http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232454931 POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. CENTRAL STAFF. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 116 Australia, Australia 31 August 1916 21 May 2022 2082 National Library of Australia 1916 09 1916 10 1916 11 1916 12 Index to Coffey's resignation, together with much of the Radiotelegraph Branch required in order to join the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service Services Terminated — . . . Postmaster-General's Department and Branches — Central Staff. . . . Brown, E. O., 2550, 2590. Burgoyne, F. J., 3193. Chapman, W. G., 1740. Chilton, G. F., 3407. Coffey, H. F., 1988. Crawford, W. T. S., 2590. Griffin, M., 1400. Hodson, V., 3195. Holloway, W. H., 1632. King, C. C., 1945. Leslie, J., 2950. Martin, J. M., 3195. Mayger, N. H., 2550. Meredith, C. G. B., 1988. Mortimer, M., 1945. O'Kelly, J., 2590. Pope, M. G., 3195. Reader, D. H., 1945. Scott, G. A., 1740. Taylor, E., 1826. Weston, G. J., 2550.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232456114 Index page Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette Australia 31 December 1916 23 April 2020 47 Trove 1917 1917 01 The newly established Royal Australian Naval Radio Service is populated, primarily from the PMGD Radio Telegraph Branch, including Scott, effective 1 July 1916 Department of the Navy. Ex. Min. No. 1. Melbourne, 11th January, 1917. NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Royal Australian Naval Radio Service. Appointments, &c. HIS Excellency the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the following appointments being made to the Permanent Naval Forces of the Common-wealth (Royal Australian Naval Radio Service), as from 1st July, 1916:— Position; Seniority in rank. To be Radio Commander — Engineer Lieutenant Frank Gillespie Cresswell, R.A.N.; 1/7/1916. To be Radio Lieutenants — Arthur Frederick Newman; 1/7/1916. George James Weston; 1/7/1916. To be Commissioned Telegraphists— William Tamillas Stephen Crawford; 1/7/1912. Walter Moss Sweeney; 1/7/1912. George Archibald Scott; 1/7/1914. John Michael Martin; 1/7/1914. Charles Edward Tapp; 1/7/1914. Julian Leslie; 1/7/1914. George Frederick Chilton; 1/7/1914. Francis James Burgoyne; 1/7/1914. To be Warrant Telegraphists — James Joseph Wiseman Lamb; 1/7/1916. Henry Freeman Coffey; 1/7/1916. Sydney Trim; 1/7/1916. Maitland Glen Pope; 1/7/1916. Mark Mortimer; 1/7/1916. William Hart Holloway; 1/7/1916. D'Arcy Harold Reader; 1/7/1916. William George Chapman; 1/7/1916. Victor Hodson; 1/7/1916. Neil Hubert Mayger; 1/7/1916. Clement George Benger Meredith; 1/7/1916. Frank John Claude Bridges; 1/7/1916. Gerald Willis Walters; 1/7/1916. Frederick James Henderson; 1/7/1916. The following are appointed for temporary service:— Name; Seniority in rank. To be Commissioned Telegraphist — William George Clarke; 1/7/1914. To be Warrant Telegraphists — Gordon George Phillips; 1/7/1916. Ellis Henry Smellie; 1/7/1916. Payment to Officers whilst Acting in Higher Rank. James Joseph Wiseman Lamb, Warrant Telegraphist, and D'Arcy Harold Reader, Warrant Telegraphist, each to be paid rates of pay and allowances as for Commissioned Telegraphist on appointment, whilst temporarily acting in that rank; to date from 1st July, 1916. Promotions. The following promotions are made in connexion with the Permanent Naval Forces of the Commonwealth (Royal Australian Naval Radio Service):— Name; Seniority in rank. To be Warrant Telegraphists (Acting) — Charles Calvert King; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist; 1/7/1916. Sydney Claude Cusack; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist; 1/7/1916. Frederick Charles Mulligan; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist; 8/9/1916. Joseph Murray Johnson; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist; 11/9/1916. George Bailey; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist; 11/9/1916. J. A. JENSEN, Minister of State for the Navy.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232452617 NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette Australia 11 January 1917 23 April 2020 37 Trove Coffey appointed to the permanent Royal Australian Naval Radio Service as a Warrant Telegraphist, noted in the Age AUSTRALIAN NAVAL WIRELESS. APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS. The following appointments to the permanent Royal Australian Naval Radio Service were announced yesterday in the "Commonwealth Gazette":— To be Radio Commander.— Engineer Lieut. Frank Gillespie Creswell, R.A.N. To be Radio Lieutenants.— Arthur Frederick Newman, George James Weston. To be Commissioned Telegraphists.— William T. S. Crawford, Walter M. Sweeney, George A. Scott, John M. Martin, Charles E. Tapp, Julian Leslie, George F. Chilton, Francis J. Burgoyne. To be Warrant Telegraphists.— James J. W. Lamb, Henry F. Coffey, Sydney Trim, Maitland G. Pope, Mark Mortimer, William H. Holloway, d'Arcy H. Reader, William G. Chapman, Victor Hodson, Neil H. Mayger, Clement G. B. Meredith; Frank J. C. Bridges, Gerald W. Walters, Frederick J. Henderson. The following promotions in the service were also announced:— To be Warrant Telegraphists (Acting).— Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists Charles C. King, Sydney C. Cusack, Frederick C. Mulligan, Joseph M. Johnson, George Bailey.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155196949 AUSTRALIAN NAVAL WIRELESS The Age Victoria, Australia 12 January 1917 19 April 2020 6 Trove 1917 02 1917 03 1917 04 1917 05 1917 06 1917 07 1917 08 1917 09 Coffey presents a short paper on "Electromagnetic waves in the service of man" at St. Paul's Literary Society at Mt Gambier St. Paul's Literary Society.— The first meeting on the syllabus of the St. Paul's Literary and Debating Society was held in the school hall on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, over which the President (Mr. J. M. Carozzi) presided. The programme for the evening, which comprised short papers and essays, was in the hands of Messrs. J. J. Lawrie, J. P. Roughan, and F. Jaeger, as stewards. A number of papers were contributed by members, some anonymously, and they were read as follows: — "The Tale of a Parrot," Mr. English; "Charles Dickens," Miss M. E. Tormay, "The Marist Brothers' Centenary," Mr. J. J. Kennedy; "A Trip to Portland," Mrs. F. Foley; "The Submarine," Mr. P. Sullivan; "The Weather," Miss E. Brown; "The War," Miss Madge Tormay; "Our Literary Society," Miss B. Reynolds; "Picture and Sculpture," Mr. H. Crennan; "Electromagnetic waves in the service of man," Mr. H. Coffey. Criticisms of the papers read were, delivered by several of the members, and selections from the Society's manuscript magazine were read by the Rev. Father Maloney.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77668778 The Border Watch, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING The Border Watch LV, 5583 South Australia 22 September 1917 19 June 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1917 10 1917 11 1917 12 Coffey advertises the sale of his furniture and effects prior to transfer to VIO Broome Albert Fartch. Will sell by Auction under instructions from Mr. H. F. Coffey, who is leaving for Broome (W.A.), the whole of his FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Full particulars next issue. 5605http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77670974 Advertising The Border Watch LV, 5605 South Australia 7 December 1917 19 June 2025 2 National Library of Australia As previous, further details Furniture Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. On the premises of Mr. J. W. Barry, Railway-terrace. Albert Fartch. Will sell by Auction under instructions from Mr. H. F. Coffey, who is leaving for Broome (W.A.), the whole of his FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Comprising — Dining Room Suite, 7 pieces (leather), Sideboard, 6ft. (Blackwood), Bedroom Suite (3 pieces, newest design), Single and Double Bedsteads, Wire Mattaasses, Kapoc Beds, Child's Cot, Gondola Pram (nearly new), Dining and Kitchen Tables, Occasional and Afternoon Tea Tables, Bentwood and other Chairs, Lamps, Carpet Runner (9 yds, new), Tubs, Buckets, Wringer, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Safe, Kitchen Utensils, and other Household Requisites. All in splendid order. On View Morning of Sale. TERMS CASH. 5606http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77671105 Advertising The Border Watch LV, 5606 South Australia 11 December 1917 19 June 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1918 1918 01 1918 02 Coffey, still stationed at VIO Broome during WW1 and attached to HMAS Cerberus, best man at work colleague's wedding Wedding Bells. MOORE — O'DWYER. A very interesting wedding took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, on the 8th January, the contracting parties being Mary Josephine O'Dwyer, eldest daughter of Mr. M. P. O'Dwyer, of Glenmore Park, Boosey South, and granddaughter of the late Mr. M. O'Dwyer, of "Lough Erne," Tablik, and Louis James Moore, eldest son of Mrs. M. F. Moore and the late W. P. Moore (Police department), of Collingwood, and officer of the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service, who is at present attached to H.M.A.S. Penguin, Brisbane. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. J. J. O'Dwyer, "Avon More," Tabilk, was daintily attired in a cream gabardine costume, with hat en suite, and carried a posy of lilies. The bridesmaids were Miss Eileen O'Dwyer (sister of the bride) and Miss Bessie Moore (sister of the bridegroom). They wore pretty frocks of white net, with touches of pink, and pink picture hats, with black velvet crowns. The best man was Commissioned Warrant Telegraphist H. F. Coffey, of Broome, W.A., and the groomsman Petty Officer J. H. Leverett, of Melbourne, both attached to H.M.A.S. Cerberus. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Kavanagh, P.P., of Nagambie, assisted by the Very Rev. J. Barry, Administrator of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was an inscribed cable bangle, and that from the bride to bridegroom a dressing case. The bridesmaids' presents were a necklet to Miss E. O'Dwyer, and a bangle to Miss B. Moore. As the bride was leaving the Cathedral a floral horseshoe was placed on her arm by one of her girl friends. After the ceremony, the guests, numbering about 50, were entertained at a sumptuous dejeuner at the Victoria Coffee Palace. The Rev. Fr. Kavanagh presided. The usual toasts were proposed and honoured, to the accompaniment of a string band. The happy couple left by the express for Sydney, where the honeymoon was to be spent, prior to taking up their residence in Brisbane. The bride's friends previously entertained her at a kitchen tea at Tabilk, when a very pleasant evening was spent, and the large number of congratulations and presents received bore evidence to her popularity. Many beautiful and useful wedding gifts, including cheques, were received.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152188554 Wedding Bells Advocate L, 2369 Victoria, Australia 16 February 1918 21 June 2025 25 National Library of Australia 1918 03 1918 04 1918 05 Coffey on higher duties in Royal Australian Naval Radio Service Department of the Navy, Melbourne, 10th May, 1918. Ex. Mins. Nos. 58, 59, 60 and 61. NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Appointments, Etc. HIS Excellency the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the following changes in connexion with the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth:— Permanent Naval Forces of the Commonwealth. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL RADIO SERVICE. Appointment. Leslie Edward Tilney, D.S.O., V.D., is appointed Radio Lieutenant as from 16th February, 1918, with seniority in rank of 1st July, 1916 (preceding Radio Lieutenant Arthur Frederick Newman). Payment to Officers Acting in Higher Rank. Warrant Telegraphists Henry Freeman Coffey and Maitland Glen Pope are to be paid rates of pay and allowances as for Commissioned Telegraphists (on appointment) whilst temporarily acting in that rank, to date from 1st February, 1918. Hamilton Bennett Wolfe and William James John Wing, Chief Petty Officer Telegraphists, are to be paid rates of pay and allowances as for Warrant Telegraphist (on pro-motion) whilst temporarily acting in that rank; to date from 1st February, 1918. Services of an Officer Dispensed With. The services of Neil Hubert Mayger, Warrant Telegraphist, are dispensed with under section 30 of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912; to date 7th December, 1917.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232464466 NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 71 Australia, Australia 16 May 1918 21 June 2025 1086 National Library of Australia 1918 06 1918 07 1918 08 1918 09 1918 10 1918 11 1918 12 1919 1919 01 1919 02 Coffey promoted from Warrant Telegraphist to Commissioned Telegraphists in the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. THE Governor-General in Council has approved of the following:— . . . AUXILIARY SERVICES. . . . Royal Australian Naval Radio Service. Payment to an Officer acting in a Higher Rank.— Radio Lieutenant George James Weston is to be paid rates of pay and allowances laid down in the Naval Financial Regulations for Radio Lieutenant-Commander (on appointment) whilst temporarily acting in that rank, to date from 1st July, 1918. Promotions.— To be Radio-Lieutenant — Commissioned Telegraphist George Archibald Scott, dated 1st July, 1918. To be Commissioned Telegraphists — Warrant Telegraphist Henry Freeman Coffey, dated 1st February, 1918; Warrant Telegraphist Maitland Glen Pope, dated 1st February, 1918. To be Warrant Telegraphists (Acting) — Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist William Jessop, dated 1st July, 1918; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist George Henry Brown, dated 1st July, 1918; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Ernest Richard McDonough, dated 1st July, 1918; Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist George Foot, dated 1st July, 1918.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232511019 NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 28 Australia, Australia 27 February 1919 21 June 2025 346 National Library of Australia 1919 03 1919 04 1919 05 1919 06 1919 07 1919 08 1919 09 1919 10 1919 11 1919 12 Coffey included in an index of Public Service Officers as Commissioned Telegraphist Coffey, Commissioned Telegraphist H. F., 346.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232512986 Index page Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette INDEX 19190101-19191231 Australia, Australia 31 December 1919 21 June 2025 18 National Library of Australia 1920s 1920 1920 01 1920 02 1920 03 1920 04 1920 05 1920 06 1920 07 1920 08 1920 09 1920 10 Coffey appointed as Radio Stationmaster COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Melbourne, 28th October, 1920. THE undermentioned notifications of Staff changes, &c., are made in accordance with the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations:— . . . POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT. Central Staff. Ex. Min. No. 451. . . . The following persons have been appointed, without examination or probation, to the position of Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, with salary and allowance as shown, to take effect from 28th October, 1920:— John Michael Martin, £335 — £30; William George Clarke, £335 — £30; Charles Edward Tapp, £335 — £45; Julian Leslie, £335 — £45; George Frederick Chilton, £335 — £45; Francis James Burgoyne, £335 — £45; Jack Bickley Stoyle, £335 — £45; James Joseph Lamb, £335 — £45; Henry Freeman Coffey, £335 — £45; Maitland Glen Pope, £335 — £45; Sydney Trim, £335 — £30; William Hart Holloway; £310 — £45.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232517903 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 93 Australia, Australia 28 October 1920 21 June 2025 2018 National Library of Australia 1920 11 RANRS disbanded and Coffey terminated DISBANDMENT OF R.A.N. RADIO SERVICE. THE Governor-General in Council has approved of that portion of the Permanent Naval Forces of the Commonwealth (Auxiliary Services), known as the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service, being disbanded on 28th October, 1920. Further, the appointments of the following officers of the Royal Australian Naval Radio Service are terminated on the disbandment of the Force:— Radio Commander Frank Gillespie Cresswell; Radio Lieutenants Arthur Frederick Newman, (Acting Radio Lieutenant-Commander) George James Weston, Donald Macdonald (Retired List), William Tamillas Stephen Crawford, and George Archibald Scott; Commissioned Telegraphists William George Clarke, John Michael Martin, Charles Edward Tapp, Julian Leslie, George Frederick Chilton, Francis James Burgoyne, Jack Bickley Stoyle, James Joseph Wiseman Lamb, Henry Freeman Coffey, Maitland Glen Pope, and Sydney Trim; Warrant Telegraphists Mark Mortimer, (Acting Commissioned Telegraphist) William Hart Holloway, Harold D'Arcy Reader, William George Chapman, Arthur Montague Howlett, Gordon George Phillips, Ellis Henry Smellie, (Acting Commissioned Telegraphist) Frank John Claude Bridges, Charles Edward Lemmon, Gerald Willis Walters, (Acting Commissioned Telegraphist) Charles Calvert King, Frederick Charles Mulligan, Joseph Murray Johnson, Austin Fletcher, Leonard Mowlem, Sydney Rolls, Ernest Richard McDonough, Allen Grafton Cox, John Henry Leverett, Hamilton Bennett Wolfe, William James John Wing, Louis Alfred Fontaine, Griffith Benjamin Evans, George Foot, William Jessop, George Henry Brown, and (Acting) Harold Roy Deneen. W. H. LAIRD SMITH, Minister for the Navy. (Ex. Min. No. 71.)http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232517967 DISBANDMENT OF R.A.N. RADIO SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette Australia 11 November 1920 23 April 2020 2066 Trove 1920 12 1921 1921 01 1921 02 1921 03 1921 04 1921 05 1921 06 1921 07 1921 08 1921 09 1921 10 1921 11 1921 12 1922 1922 01 1922 02 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 Melbourne's "The Age" report notes Coffey giving expert evidence to Parliamentary Select Committee of inquiry into high power wireless HIGH-POWER WIRELESS. Commonwealth Agreement. DIFFICULTIES OF CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION. A summary of evidence taken by the Parliamentary select committee which inquired into wireless communication with England, prior to the agreement being made with the Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd., was presented to the House of Representatives yesterday. The evidence was taken in camera. The witnesses were Mr. E. T. Fisk, managing director of the Amalgamated Wireless Co.; Mr. L. C. Stewart, of the Radio Communication Co.; Lieutenant-Commander Creswell, of the Navy department; Mr. A. S. McDonald and Mr. H. F. Coffey, of the Commonwealth radio service; Mr. J. G. Balsillie, and Mr. Molone, officer in charge of the Radio department of the Post Office. Various opinions were expressed as to the capabilities of the proposed circuit, and it was stated that a French wireless company was erecting a station to transact wireless traffic with French colonies 12,000 miles distant and the Radio Corporation had in course of construction at New York an installation to work direct with any part of the world. The longest wireless circuit today was between Honolulu and the Philippine Islands (4600 miles). Evidence indicated that reception of signals was seriously interfered with by "atmospherics" and insufficient transmitting power to overcome distortion and diminution of signal strength. Another cause of inefficiency was said to be weakening of signal strength during certain hours, and it was apparently the practice to obtain sufficient energy to drive the wave further towards the receiving end. It was therefore proposed that a transmitting power in excess of that employed today at any of the high-powered stations would be used for the terminal points in the Australia-United Kingdom circuit. It was said that the proposed installation in Australia would be rated at twice the power of the big French station at Bordeaux. Mr. Fisk admitted that a commercial service for 24 hours in the day was not practicable, and explained that to accomplish his estimate of 7,000,000 paid words it would only be necessary to allow for a steady working speed of 25 words a minute. Although requested to do so, Mr. Fisk would not give an effective documentary reply to the statements of the Imperial Wireless Committee that a commercial wireless service over the proposed distance was not practicable. Mr. Stewart considered that the following effective speeds could be acquired:— 20 to 25 words per minute for 40 minutes per hour, 20 hours per day, for 300 days in the year. Mr. Fisk said the Marconi combination comprised the Marconi Co. (England), the Radio Corporation (U.S.A.), the French Wireless Co. and the Telefunken Co. (Germany). They had no financial interest in each other's activities, but had entered into a working agreement to use patents and to avoid competition. He stated that the cost of the Australian station would be £600,000. Mr. Snoaden, general manager of the Radio Communication Co., gave particulars of establishments proposed to be erected by his company, at a cost of £350,000, the cost of the main station being £281,910. The Prime Minister at one stage attended, and said he was not in favor of the Post Office in England or Australia controlling wireless; that the position was quite clear to the British Government, and if Australia insisted on a direct service no obstacles would be placed in the way of the company erecting and working a similar station in England. A sub-committee finally rejected Mr. Snowden's scheme as financially unworkable, and also rejected a proposal for a construction company by Mr. Fisk. After full consideration it was decided to accept the proposed Amalgamated Wireless agreement, with alterations as follow:— (a) Loss on working to be made up during the period of reconstruction, two years; (b) valuation of assets to be carried out by a committee consisting of two company representatives, two Government representatives, and independent chairman; (c) agreement to be made for high-power stations, question of high-power efficiency to be left to Government representatives on board of directors. The reconstruction period during which the Government would make good losses on existing Government services was extended to three years, with seven years for New Guinea. Any increase in wages resulting in a loss to the company on Australian working was to be met by a sufficient increase in rates. All other alterations to rates (except Imperial) were made subject to veto, of Government representatives on the board.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205772272 HIGH-POWER WIRELESS. The Age 20993 Victoria, Australia 13 July 1922 21 June 2025 11 National Library of Australia As previous, Melbourne's Herald gives another perspective A TRIFLE OF £500,001. Experimenting With Public Money. THE WIRELESS FIASCO. The inside story of the wireless agreement, which is at the moment seriously embarrassing the Hughes administration, will perhaps never be disclosed to the public. But sufficient is known to stamp this business as one of the most remarkable adventures ever made by a Government and a Parliament. Apparently the agreement had its origin in proposals made to the Prime Minister's Department by Mr E. T. Fisk, managing director of the Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. This company, although it contained a number of Australian shareholders, was in reality a subsidiary company to the great Marconi organisation. At the time the matter was mooted, the question of linking up the Empire by wireless was receiving much attention from the British Government. The British idea, however, as Mr. Hughes now points out, was to establish a number of relay stations, and girdle the world step by step. The report of the Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Commission of 1920 declared that a continuous world service was possible, operating at all hours, but that, to assure success, it would be necessary to have stations every 2000 or 3000 miles. PRIME MINISTER'S AMBITION This scheme, however, did not appeal to the long-distance imagination of Mr. Hughes. He desired a station in Australia capable of communicating direct with any part of the world. His belief in the possibility of this was strengthened by the fact that the Radio Corporation of America was constructing a station at New York of universal capacity, and that a French wireless company was putting up a station of similar strength to communicate with French colonies 12,000 miles distant. Apparently Mr. Fisk agreed with the Prime Minister as to the practicability of a station of universal range. Mr. Hughes, therefore, during his visit to England last year resolved to enter into an agreement with the Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. to construct in Australia the necessary station, and to take over the existing Commonwealth radio services. RADIO COMPANY'S OFFER Under this scheme the company was to increase its capital to the sum of £1,000,000, made up in £1 shares, and the Commonwealth Government was to subscribe £500,001, and so obtain a controlling interest. The draft of the proposed agreement was laid upon the table of the House of Representatives in October last. Members apparently took very little interest in it. Certainly they did not express any pronounced objection to it. Early in December, during the closing days of the session, the Prime Minister moved to obtain for its approval by the House. Meanwhile, however, the proposal had come under the notice of the British Radio Communication Company, an organisation of first-class repute, which has carried out the construction of some of the most powerful wireless stations in the world in recent years. Shortly before Mr Hughes asked Parliament for the ratification of the agreement, the Radio Company, put forward a number of alternative proposals. It is claimed on behalf of the Radio Company that this body was prepared to carry out all the work to be undertaken at a cost approximately £250,000 less to the Commonwealth than was being paid under the proposed agreement with the Marconi Company. It would seem, however, that the Radio Company's proposal never received serious consideration from the Commonwealth Government. The Prime Minister's motion for ratification was challenged at the last moment, however, by the Labor Party. Several members of the Country Party joined in the protest, and the demonstration in the House became so hostile that the Prime Minister agreed to the appointment of a Select Committee made up of two representatives of each of the three parties — Nationalist, Labor and Country — and three members of the Senate. Mr Bruce, then a private member, was made chairman. The original intention was that the committee should report back to Parliament, but subsequently, at the instance of the Prime Minister, the House of Representatives agreed that, subject to the proposed agreement with Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. being investigated and approved by the committee, it could be executed by the Prime Minister with the company. WAS THERE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE? Already an extraordinary position has developed. Here were six members of the House of Representatives and three Senators, none of them experts in wireless communication, endeavoring to come to a definite decision as to a hazardous experiment in one of the most scientific and technical mediums in the world. The Committee held 16 sittings and called as witnesses Mr E. T. Fisk, managing director of Amalgamated Wireless (A/asia) Ltd.; Mr L. C. Stewart, of the Radio Communication Company; Lieut-Commander Creswell of the Navy Department; Mr. A. S. McDonald and Mr H. F. Coffey, of the Commonwealth Radio Service; Mr. J. G. Balsillie, who was in charge of the radio service from 1912 until 1916; and Mr Malone, officer in charge of the radio department of the Post Office. Messrs. Fisk and Stewart were, of course, interested witnesses, so that their evidence should not have been seriously considered. No reflection is cast upon the other witnesses when it is said that it is extremely doubtful whether one of them was really competent to give evidence upon the practicability of establishing in Australia a great station capable of universal range, or of advising the Committee as to the relative merits of the proposals of the rival companies. Wireless in Australia is relatively in its infancy, and none of the local experts could be expected to be abreast of the latest developments and possibilities. Another remarkable feature, as was pointed out in the House yesterday, was the position of Mr Bruce as chairman after he was appointed to the position of Commonwealth Treasurer. Obviously Mr Bruce's position then became a very embarrassed one. If the committee decided against the proposed agreement with the Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd., it administered a sharp rebuke to the Prime Minister for his endeavor to have that agreement — involving as it did a heavy expenditure of public money — passed by the House. Mr Bruce, however, continued to act. Still more remarkable is the fact that the committee sat in private, no shorthand report, being made of its proceedings. It might be urged, of course, that the two companies did not wish to divulge certain technical secrets. But there could have been no objection to a full report being taken of the general facts and arguments placed before the committee. PRIME MINISTER'S INTERVENTION It is understood that, up to a late stage in the proceedings of the Committee, a majority of members were opposed to the agreement. At this stage, however, the Prime Minister appeared and, although his name does not appear among the list of witnesses, he made to the committee a statement which is said to have swung members strongly in favor of the agreement. The committee made several amendments of importance to the agreement, and then recommended the Government to execute it. The report covering this recommendation was signed by eight members out of the nine, the exception being Mr. Frank Brennan. Soon afterwards the agreement was formally entered into between Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. and Mr. Hughes. Then came the trouble about the seventh director. Although the Commonwealth holds a majority of the shares, the committee, owing to an amazing lapse, did not insist upon it being represented by a majority of the directors. The agreement sets out that three directors shall be nominated by the company and three by the Commonwealth, and that a seventh director shall then be selected by a majority of the other six directors. If the directors could not agree they were to appoint an arbitrator to make the seventh selection. The directors disagreed, and appointed as arbitrator Mr Consett Stephen, a member of a well-known firm of Sydney solicitors. Mr Stephen selected Sir Thomas Hughes, the late chairman of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. This so obviously appeared to give a majority vote on the directorate to the company that, upon its becoming known, it was immediately challenged in Parliament; hence the present trouble, which has placed both the agreement and the Hughes Administration in danger of destruction.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article243647694 A TRIFLE OF £500,001 The Herald 14,459 Victoria, Australia 20 July 1922 21 June 2025 1 National Library of Australia 1922 08 1922 09 Further to Sep 1922 reports previously, Wireless Weekly reports on the Parliamentary Committee WORKING WITH ENGLAND. The report of the Parliamentary Committee appointed to inquire into the agreement with Amalgamated Wireless (Australia) Ltd., for the direct communication by wireless with Great Britain, has just been printed. It is an interesting document, and contains many absorbing points for those with a knowledge of the science. The section giving notes of the proceedings before the committee shows that it soon became evident that the technical capability of any system of wireless communication over long distances was a subject that did not admit of an easy or quick decision, and it was decided to call evidence as would enable this important question to be satisfactorily considered. The Committee had before it the report of the Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Commission of 1920, which clearly defined a commercial wireless service as one that guaranteed rapid, reliable, and continuous, working for 24 hours every day, and which also very positively stated that such a service was not practical beyond a distance of 2,000 to 3,000 miles. THE WITNESSES. The witnesses heard were Mr. E. T. Fisk, Managing Director of the Amalgamated Wireless Ltd.; Mr. L. C. Stewart, of the Radio Communication Company; Lieut.-Commander Creswell, of the Navy Department; Mr. A. S. McDonald and Mr. H. F. Coffey, of the Commonwealth Radio Service; Mr. J. G. Balsillie, who was in charge of the radio service from 1912 to 1916; and Mr. Malone, officer in charge of the Radio Dept. of the Post Office. Mr. Malone also advised the Committee on technical points. In evidence, it was stated that the longest wireless circuit at the time handling regular commercial traffic was between Honolulu and Cavite, in the Philippine Islands, a distance of about 4,600 miles. The evidence of the Post Office radio officers, supported by the logs of signals intercepted by them, denoted that this circuit was operating on a traffic efficiency basis far below that designated by the Imperial Commission as a commercial standard. The causes for such in efficiency were investigated by the committee, and the evidence indicated the following conditions as seriously affecting the reception of signals:— NO UNANIMITY. (1) Interference produced by atmospherics. (2) Insufficient transmitting power to overcome the distortion and diminution of signal strength caused by the interference of other unexplained phenomena occasioning a fading of the signals during certain portions of the day. These causes and effects were inquired into, but, as there was no unanimity of opinion among the witnesses or the authorities quoted by them, the position was not advanced. Mr. Fisk stated that the Marconi Company has developed devices which would effectively prevent atmospherics interfering with received signals, and that the efficiency of any system depended on the provision of such contrivances. He was unable, however, to adequately reply to the opinions expressed by certain noted physicists and wireless technicians, that some really effective and anti-atmospheric eliminating invention was still urgently required to remove this most serious limitation to long-distance radio telegraphy. He quoted from letters forwarded by the Marconi Company, of London, wherein it was stated that devices such as the Franklin aerial and the Marconi earth screen were really reliably effective at stations operating in Europe. It is, however, to be noted that the stations to which he referred are not receiving signals on the long wave lengths suggested as necessary for successfully communicating from Australia, and those stations were not free from interference.Australasian Radio Relay League. WORKING WITH ENGLAND. The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 1 No. 5 (1 September 1922) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-639597197 nla.obj-639597197 24 June 2025 Trove 1922 10 The entire Radiotelegraphy section (including Coffey) within the Prime Minister's Department is abolished following implementation of the 1922 Wireless Agreement COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Melbourne, 19th October, 1922. THE undermentioned notifications of Staff changes, &c., are made in accordance with the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations:— PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT. . . . Offices Abolished.— Engineer for Radio Telegraphy, Class B, Professional Division, J. Malone; Deputy Engineer, for Radio Telegraphy, Class D, Professional Division, G. J. Weston; Engineer, Class E, Professional Division, C. B. Cutler, A. S. McDonald, and G. Apperley; Engineer, Class F, Professional Division, J. G. Reed; Inspector, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Rabaul, W. G. Clarke; Senior Clerk, 3rd Class, Clerical Division (new office); Typist, General Division, Jean V. Constable; Assistant, General Division, C. S. Dalgleish; Rigger, Grade VII., General Division, A. R. Finch. Stations.— Adelaide — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, M. G. Pope; four new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. Brisbane — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, G. F. Chilton; four new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, H. W. Hedges. Broome — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, W. H. Holloway; four new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, F. W. Wigg. Cooktown — Three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, S. Martin. Darwin — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, J. B. Stoyle; Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, C. C. King; three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, R. C. Austin. Esperance — Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, F. J. C. Bridges; two new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, C. A. Sandell. Flinders Island — New office of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. Geraldton — Three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, F. A, Bolleman. Hobart — Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, W. G. Chapman; two new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. King Island — Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, G. G. Phillips and L. Luscombe. Melbourne — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, C. E. Tapp; five new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. Misima — New office of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. Perth — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, S. Trim; Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, E. H. Smellie; four new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; new office of Senior Radio Mechanic, General Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, C. A. Broomhall. Port Moresby — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, J. Leslie; three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, E. C. A. Wise. Rockhampton — Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, A. M. Howlett; two new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, S. Martin. Samarai — Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, M. Mortimer; new office of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division. Sydney — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, F. J. Burgoyne; Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, A. M. Howlett and M. Mortimer; three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Senior Radio Mechanic, General Division, G. H. Brown; Radio Mechanic, General Division, J. G. Cookson. Thursday Island.— Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division. H. F. Coffey; four new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, A. R. Smith. Townsville — Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, J. J. W. Lamb; Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, F. C. Davis and G. G. Phillips; three new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Senior Radio Mechanic, General Division, W. Jessop; Radio Mechanic, General Division, D. F. Bowles. Wyndham — Two new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, E. G. Roberts. Relieving — New office of Radio Telegraphist, 5th Class, Clerical Division, Townsville; Radio Telegraphist, 5th Class, Clerical Division, Sydney, H. D. L. McGilvery; Radio Telegraphist, 5th Class, Clerical Division, Adelaide, F. H. Hepher; seven new offices of Radio Telegraphist, 5th Class, Clerical Division; Radio Mechanic, General Division, Brisbane, G. F. Cleland; new office of Radio Mechanic, General Division.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232527489 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 86 Australia, Australia 19 October 1922 21 June 2025 1842 National Library of Australia 1922 11 Coffey resigns from the Commonwealth Public Service, together with most of the Wireless Section following the abolition of their positions and alternative employment offered by AWA COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Melbourne, 30th November, 1922. THE undermentioned notifications of Staff changes, &c., are made in accordance with the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations:— PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT. Resignation of Officers of the Wireless Staff.— C. B. Cutler, Radio Engineer, Class E, Professional Division; Geo. Apperley, Radio Engineer, Class E, Professional Division; Joseph G. Reed, Radio Engineer, Class F, Professional Division; Marjorie F. Swindells, Typist, General Division; A. R. Finch, Rigger, General Division; Mahala Griffin, Senior Assistant, General Division; C. S. Dalgleish, Assistant, General Division; C. E. Tapp, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Melbourne; J. Leslie, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Port Moresby; G. F. Chilton, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Brisbane; J. B. Stoyle, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Darwin; H. F. Coffey, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Thursday Island; M. G. Pope, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Adelaide; S. Trim, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Perth; M. Mortimer, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, Samarai; W. G. Chapman, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, Hobart; Arthur M. Howlett, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, Rockhampton; E. H. Smellie, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, Perth; L. Luscombe, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, King Island; J. J. W. Lamb, Radio Stationmaster, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Townsville; F. C. Davis, Radiotelegraphist, 4th Class, Clerical Division, Townsville; William Jessop, Mechanic, General Division, Townsville; G. H. Brown, Senior Radio Mechanic, General Division, Sydney; J. Green, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Perth; E. G. Roberts, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Wyndham; A. G. Flood, Radiotelegraphist, Pinkenba, Queensland; E. C. A. Wise, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Port Moresby; S. Martin, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Cooktown; J. G. Cookson, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Sydney; H. W. Hedges, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Brisbane; D. Bowles, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Townsville; F. A. Bolleman, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Geraldton; F. W. Wigg, Radio Mechanic, General Division, Broome, as from 30th June, 1922; and of W. G. Clarke, Radio Inspector, 3rd Class, Clerical Division, Rabaul, as from 1st July, 1922.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232527793 COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE. Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette 104 Australia, Australia 30 November 1922 21 June 2025 2147 National Library of Australia 1922 12 Coffey included in an index list of public servants as at end of December 1922 (likely reflecting resignation) Public Service — continued. Allowances, Appointments, Appointments Confirmed, Furlough, Leave of Absence, Sick Leave, Probations Extended, &c.— continued. Coffey, H. F., 2147.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232527978 Index page Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette INDEX 19220101-19221231 Australia, Australia 31 December 1922 22 June 2025 32 National Library of Australia 1923 1923 01 1923 02 1923 03 1923 04 1923 05 1923 06 1923 07 1923 08 1923 09 1923 10 1923 11 1923 12 1924 1924 01 1924 02 1924 03 1924 04 1924 05 1924 06 1924 07 1924 08 1924 09 1924 10 1924 11 1924 12 1925 1925 01 1925 02 1925 03 Coffey transferred from VII Thursday Island to VIB Brisbane COASTAL RADIO SERVICE. Staff Changes. Mr. H. F. Coffey, officer in charge, Thursday Island Radio, has been transferred to Brisbane Radio on completion of his term of tropical service. Mr. J. Leslie, officer in charge, Brisbane Radio, has been transferred to Thursday Island Radio. Mr. J. H. Leverett, Hobart Radio, has been transferred to King Island Radio, as officer in charge. Mr. F. J. Gowlett, radiotelegraphist, King Island Radio, has been transferred to Brisbane Radio. Mr. C. J. Lennon, radiotelegraphist, Townsville Radio, has been transferred to Adelaide Radio on completion of term of tropical service. Mr. E. J. O'Donnell, radiotelegraphist, Adelaide Radio, has been transferred to Cooktown. Mr. G. H. Smith, radiotelegraphist, Cooktown Radio, has been transferred to Brisbane Radio on completion of tropical service.Australasian Radio Relay League. INTERSTATE NOTES The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 5 No. 19 (6 March 1925) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-652074743 nla.obj-652074743 24 June 2025 Trove 1925 04 1925 05 1925 06 Birth notice for Coffey's second child BIRTHS. . . . COFFEY.— On the 22nd May, 1925, at private hospital, Clayfield, Brisbane, to Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Coffey, Oxford Street, Doomben — a daughter (Margaret Mary).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2124285 Family Notices The Argus (Melbourne) 24,595 Victoria, Australia 6 June 1925 22 June 2025 11 National Library of Australia Coffey, as officer-in-charge of VIB Brisbane (Pinkenba), calls for assistance of the public in locating source of man-made radio noise HIGH TENSION DISCHARGES. Mr. H. F. Coffey, officer-in-charge of the radio station at Pinkenba, forwards news of the high tension discharges, and seeks the co-operation of wireless enthusiasts. He writes:— "Since last Sunday morning at 2 a.m. we have been considerably worried by extraneous A.C. induction of maximum intensity, preventing us using our amplifiers for long distance commercial communication in daylight, also considerably impairing our reception on the 600 metre commercial wave for marine communication, using only single valve reaction circuit. From observations carried out at Wooloowin and elsewhere, we are of the opinion that this induction obtains over the Greater Brisbane Area. The intensity and frequency of this high tension discharge seems to indicate the presence of a defective insulator on one of the metropolitan high tension feeder systems. We respectfully request all supply authorities in the metropolitan area, likewise councils to come to our assistance by endeavouring to locate the cause of this induction as soon as possible, otherwise, we may be thrown out of action at a critical moment — with rough weather obtaining on the coast of N.S.W. and Queensland. Experimenters at the south side of the river are asked to ring Albion 1309 and kindly inform us if this induction is audible in their receivers."http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20936617 HIGH TENSION DISCHARGES. The Brisbane Courier 21,031 Queensland, Australia 20 June 1925 22 June 2025 6 National Library of Australia A Brisbane listener-in writes a letter to the editor of the Brisbane Courier supporting Coffey's complaint of interference INTERFERENCE WITH WIRELESS. In our issue of Saturday last, Mr. H. F. Coffey, officer in charge of the radio station at Pinkenba, complained of serious interference with long-distance wireless communication, and said, "The intensity and frequency of this high tension discharge seems to indicate the presence of a defective insulator on one of the metropolitan high tension feeder systems. We respectfully request all supply authorities in the metropolitan area, likewise councils, to come to our assistance by endeavouring to locate the cause of this induction as soon as possible, otherwise we may be thrown out of action at a critical moment — with rough weather obtaining on the coast of New South Wales and Queensland." A correspondent, writing from Coorparoo, endorses the statements, and adds:— "Are those responsible for the maintenance not aware that this trouble has completely crippled the reception of broadcasting in and around the metropolitan area? 'Listeners in' have been paying license fees for the past 12 months without receiving a regular service in return, and many have spent a considerable amount in an endeavour to obtain some entertainment from the Southern capitals. This, however, has now been excluded, and many, like myself, compelled to close down. The interference has lasted some considerable time, and one wonders why steps have not been taken to abate the nuisance."http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20937789 INTERFERENCE WITH WIRELESS. The Brisbane Courier 21,035 Queensland, Australia 25 June 1925 22 June 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1925 07 1925 08 Wooloowin Radio Club to approach Coffey to request that he act as their honorary technical adviser AMONG THE CLUBS. WOOLOOWIN. The first annual meeting of the Wooloowin Radio Club was held last Thursday at the club room in Mr. G. W. Jiear's residence, Lisson Grove, Wooloowin. There was a very good attendance of members. The president (Mr. H. Kingston [sic, Kington]) delivered his report, in which he spoke of the progress which the club had made during its existence, and the enthusiasm that had always been shown by members. The secretary, in his report, gave an outline of the club's doings in the past, and stated that the committee and officers had experienced a very busy year, but they could look back on what had been done with pleasure. If the good support was given by members in the future, still more interesting events could be arranged and much greater things accomplished for the advancement of the science of wireless. The treasurer's statement showed that the club had cash assets amounting to £10, together with gear to the value of another £25. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, Mr. H. McCallum; president, H. Kingston; vice-presidents, J. Smith (of Harringtons Limited), W. A. Jolly, J. Love, sen., G. W. Jiear; hon. secretary, H. Jiear; hon. treasurer, J. P. Love, jun.; committee, C. J. Grant, V. Kenna. Mr. H. F. Coffey, c/o Pinkenba radio station, is to be approached and asked to accept the position of hon. technical adviser to the club; technical committee, C. W. Stephenson, A. Buck. The president issued invitations to members to be present at an evening to be held at his residence on Thursday evening, August 20. There will not be another meeting of this club until Thursday, August 27, on account of the all clubs' night and the president's evening falling on the previous meeting nights. All interested are invited to pay the club a visit, or communicate with the secretary, Mr. H. A. Jiear.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182285129 AMONG THE CLUBS The Telegraph 16,442 Queensland, Australia 12 August 1925 21 May 2019 11 National Library of Australia Coffey included in a list of Queensland and New Guinea transmitting licences as at August 1925 QUEENSLAND AND NEW GUINEA TRANSMITTING LICENSES. . . . 4KY Coffey, H. F., 6 Oxford-st., Doomben.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153663448 QUEENSLAND AND NEW GUINEA Daily Telegraph XLV, 194 Tasmania, Australia 15 August 1925 22 June 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1925 09 In report of latest meeting of the Wooloowin Radio Club, Coffey is noted as a member holding a transmitting licence WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . WOOLOOWIN RADIO CLUB. At last night's meeting of the Wooloowin Radio Club, Mr. V. F. Kenna gave a very fine lecture on "Telephonic Communication." Mr. Kenna brought out a fine selection of his own private gear, and showed members exactly what function each component carried out. Then by means of blackboard diagrams, he drew several typical line circuits and showed how impulses travelled during a telephonic conversation. The lecturer also dealt in detail with the arrangement of switches and jacks, both at the subscribers' end, and at the central exchange. He detailed the circuits of an automatic telephone system and showed how "dialling" connects the subscriber to the desired number. He also explained the working of the "engaged" signals and how lines could occasionally be "crossed." After the lecture a very enthusiastic vote of thanks was carried to the lecturer. The Wooloowin Radio Club now numbers amongst its members the holders of three transmitting licenses namely, 4WN (the club station), 4KY (Mr. H. F. Coffey, officer in charge of the Brisbane Radio Telegraph Station), and 4AZ (Mr. F. V. Sharpe).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20961386 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 21,108 Queensland, Australia 18 September 1925 9 September 2019 15 National Library of Australia 1925 10 1925 11 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 1926 05 1926 06 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 Coffey details possible research areas for members at a meeting of the Wooloowin Radio Club RADIO TOPICS. BY "LISTENER." . . . At the last meeting of the Wooloowin Radio Club its technical adviser, Mr. H. F. Coffey, of VIB, detailed certain research work which, he said, was within the scope of accomplishment, by members of the club. Mr. McKenna (sic) continued his series of lectures, dealing with condensers. The prizes won by Mr. Kimpton (president of the club), at the recent radio and electrical exhibition, were presented to him during the evening. At the Windsor show last Saturday the Wooloowin Radio Club staged an interesting and comprehensive display of wireless sets and apparatus. In the evening the club entertained patrons with a programme of music transmitted from station 4QG, which was received on a four valve set kindly loaned by a member of the club. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179959054 RADIO TOPICS The Telegraph 16,770 Queensland, Australia 1 September 1926 15 September 2019 4 National Library of Australia 1926 10 Annual report of the Graceville Radio Club notes a visit by members to VIB thanks to Coffey RADIO TOPICS. By "LISTENER." . . . At the first annual meeting of the Graceville District Radio Club, the retiring president, Mr. F. W. Pledge, gave a resume of club activities during the past twelve months. He said: "On October 20, 1925, nineteen enthusiasts met in this hall with the object of forming a wireless club, hoping thereby to improve their knowledge of the mysteries of wireless. Officers were appointed, and it was decided to hold a meeting on the first Friday of each month, and with the exception of a slight interruption during the summer months, these meetings have been held regularly since. Our membership has grown to 40 members. Early in the year we had the misfortune to lose our then secretary (Mr. C. V. Woodland), who left the district, but we are pleased to announce that he is now one of the most popular announcers in the Commonwealth, following his appointment to the Queensland Radio Station. One of our earliest functions was the visit of about ten members of the Wooloowin Club, who were able to materially assist us in our future programmes. A return visit was made to Wooloowin early in 1926. Early in May a visit was paid to the new station 4QG, a very instructive afternoon being afforded a large number of our members. Various lectures have been given, and we have to thank both Messrs. Carter and Stephens in particular for their efforts in this direction. Two dances were held during the year, but I regret to say that the financial results were not all that could be desired, particularly in our efforts in conjunction with the Oxley Sailing Club. A proposal is on foot to erect a club room on Mr. Carter's property in the near future, and, if possible, we hope to go ahead with the erection of a club transmitter and a club low wave DX set. In asking for the support of enthusiasts during the coming year. I think that by the enlargement of the sphere of activities of the club, members may look forward to a very successful year. Only by your attendance at meetings and by taking a more active interest in the objects of the club, can we hope to progress. The club movement is growing. About ten clubs now exist in the metropolitan area, and a movement is on foot for an exchange of lectures, which, if carried out, should make for much greater interest at meetings. I would like the club to purchase a number of technical books which could be loaned to members with the object of assisting members in their experiments and as an added incentive to younger members to join. Early in the coming year, we hope to receive a visit from a member of the staff of 4QG and one or two of the radio houses in Brisbane. "I would like to point out that it is from the strength of the club movement that we may hope for improvements in the quality of programmes from 4QG, and by the united efforts of all the clubs it will be possible to obtain such things as a reduction of license fees and a rearrangement of the wave lengths of the various A class stations and such other matters which It may be necessary to bring before the Postmaster-General from time to time. The Graceville District Radio Club holds a very high place as a live and active body; let us retain and cultivate this opinion. As an advertisement for the Graceville district generally, let us make our club second to none in the State. The club's financial position is sound, the balance-sheet showing a credit balance of £18 odd. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Dr. A. E. Mason; president, Mr. S. W. Keeping; vice-presidents, Messrs. T. Laws and F. W. Pledge; secretary, Mr. H. Carter; treasurer. Mr. A. De Maid; committee, Messrs. J. Fyfe, A. Miris, J. Walker, W. Stephens, and A. R. Pratt; technical committee, Messrs. H. Carter, Brayne and D. Laws. The outlook for the coming year is particularly bright. A full programme was arranged for future meetings. Mr. Stephens is down for a lecture on "Valves" for the next meeting, to be held on Friday, November 5. Two or three members are studying, with the object of taking their transmitting license. On October 9 a number of enthusiasts paid a visit to VIB, Pinkenba, when Mr. Coffey, the officer in charge, kindly explained the various apparatus in use. A very interesting afternoon was spent. A proposal was made at the last meeting for the club to keep a sale and exchange book, with the object of assisting members to dispose of unwanted sets and parts, a percentage of such sale to go to the club. The proposal on foot for an exchange of lectures is a good one and should prove an outlet to our budding lecturers and an added interest to the club movement. A suggestion was also made to provide a technical library, but it is an expensive item. Perhaps it is a matter our All Club Council could take up. All of our spare cash in the near future will go in the erection of club room, but with its completion we hope for a great impetus to our activities. Intending members should get into touch with Mr. H. Carter, hon. secretary, Molonga Terrace, Graceville.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177798856 RADIO TOPICS The Telegraph 16,812 Queensland, Australia 20 October 1926 22 June 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1926 11 1926 12 Wonderful ode to the "Maggie" by Coffey Wireless in Pre-Crystal Days. BY H. F. COFFEY, Officer In Charge, Radio Station, Brisbane. Long before the introduction of crystal and valve rectifiers we put up some good DX work on the magnetic detector, yet the "maggie" seems to be in oblivion today. From the writer's own experience, the "maggie" was difficult to beat when skilfully handled, the drawback being that the instrument had to be wound up now and again. I may have been lucky as my first trip to U.S.A. under the White Star flag, was very pleasant on the reception side, although ice reports are frequent during the months of November and December. On arrival in Liverpool I was detailed by the genial superintendent, Mr. E. D. Pereira, to proceed to Hepburn, Newcastle-on-Tyne to refit the s.s "Stephen," Booth Steamship Company. While there I met Mr. Robinson, officer in charge of Cullercoats Radio, and had the pleasure of viewing for the first time the Poulsen Arc, which was under initial tests by the British Post Office. I carried out reception tests with Mr. Robinson after leaving Newcastle-on-Tyne, and I distinctly remember holding Cullercoats for a distance of 499 miles on the N.E. Scottish coast in daylight, on the magnetic detector. In the good old days which I refer to, operators were, owing to expansion and pressure of business, verily "human oscillators working magnetic rectifiers." For instance, one day I was fitting a new aerial to a sister ship of the "Stephen," when the steamer next to us pulled out without an operator. I had no time for reflection, but jumped aboard in overalls with only 10/ in my pocket — very little money, seeing that our next port of call was Havre. On the arrival of the "Huayna" at Havre I signed on before the British Consul. From Havre we proceeded to Hamburg where we had a jolly time for a period of ten days. While in Hamburg I could read Cullercoats in the afternoon on the "maggie," but owing to the very limited amount of power obtainable from our old Manchester type dynamo, I could not raise him. On arrival at Gravesend we picked up my tropical outfit, forwarded by the company from Liverpool, our destination being Iquitos, some 2000 miles up the Amazon, in the heart of Peru. During the voyage out to the Amazon good reception results were obtained with Poldhu, reading MPD well south of Madeira on the magnetic detector, although the "Huayna" had only a very small aerial, being only a 2000-tonner, suitable for navigating the upper reaches of the Amazon from Manaos to Iquitos, 2000 miles inland. During our voyage up the Amazon, I discovered that I could quite easily compete with the Brazilian and Peruvian stations in the prevalence of static, which, unfortunately, prevailed for nearly 18 out of 24 hours. At this time (1910) the Amazon stations erected by the Telefunken Company were employing, or rather, experimenting with crystal detectors. I distinctly remember, one evening, when we were between Manaos and Para, intercepting a radio for the manager of the Booth Steamship Company, who was aboard our vessel, the message being missed by Santarem Radio, although we passed the latter station early the same afternoon. Once again my old "maggie" clearly demonstrated her superiority over the crystal detector in the intense static which prevailed at the time. Similarly, while operating in the Union Castle line, the writer has cleared traffic to the H.M.S. Hermes (which was the flagship of the Cape squadron at that time at distances exceeding 1800 miles, without any difficulty and worked Durban Radio over 1500 miles, all over land. On the ships of the Union Castle line, we had splendid aerials, and plenty of power for transmission. I distinctly remember on our second trip to the Cape, my friend, Mr. Hobbs on the H.M.S. Hermes read me at 2000 miles. This was in the beginning of winter, when static conditions were moderately good. Later on, I asked Mr. Hobbs how he did it. He replied: "It is a secret, but you are using a Fleming valve!" I assured him I was using a simple magnetic detector, which gave me excellent signals at 2000 miles from the "Hermes," which was anchored in Simonstown. During this voyage, on the "Durham Castle." we enjoyed Poldhu's Press to the equator line, which we considered at the time to be a very good performance for the old "maggie." My next flag was the P. and O., aboard the "Persia" to Bombay. Initial tests with Northforeland Radio showed this particular "maggie" to be very far from standard. However, with a little patience, and juggling of the magnets, signals improved immensely, so much so during the voyage that Poldhu's signals were intercepted to Port Said. I worked Marseilles in daylight shortly after passing through Gibraltar. During this voyage I remember receiving a coded radio for a commercial representative of one of the big British houses and we were unable to find the key. Some two hours later we received the message decoded by the Eastern Extension Company. The decode was very important as it contained instructions to our commercial friend to catch the steamer to Brindisi, thence overland per express in time to catch the "Mauretania" to New York a few days later. such was the utility of wireless fourteen years ago! Needless to say, the commercial gentleman celebrated the reception of the decode in an exemplary manner! The characteristic of the service in those days was "speed," for the art was young and the prospects very promising to the operator who desired to "oscillate" as some of us virtually did. I was enjoying a brief spell of leave in Killarney, when an urgent wire reached me, instructing me to report for duty at the London office of the Marconi Company, some 48 hours later. I had to proceed to Newcastle-on-Tyne, complete the wireless installation aboard the "Dimboola" of the Melbourne Steamship Company, sailing aboard in charge of the installation for Australian waters. Here I desire to impress our readers of the high efficiency of the magnetic detector as a rectifier. During the entire voyage via the Cape we were only out of touch with land for a period of 48 hours, clearing traffic with Durban at 1600 miles, working Durban through the "Zeiten" the following night, and clearing traffic to Perth Radio at 2400 miles. POP as Perth then was, before its call was subsequently changed to VIP, was being tried out by the Telefunken engineers. Referring to daylight ranges on the "Dimboola" I remember exchanging traffic with Swakupmond, German S.W. Africa, at a distance of 510 miles observation, verified by our genial skipper, Captain L. Roy, who is at present marine superintendent of the Melbourne Steamship Company. When we were 1100 miles off Durban Radio, the writer intercepted a distress signal from the "Salamis," which was in a bad position only some 70 miles north of DBN. Owing to the very bad screening which obtains on this coast. Durban could not read his signals, therefore, I had to stay on watch until the early hours of the morning, relaying all traffic both ways, until such time as the "Salami" was safe, receiving "first aid" from two tugs sent out from Durban. Finally, I consider that the "maggie," owing to its absolute reliability, purity of note, or shall we say faithfulness of reproduction, should have an important place in the realm of short distance radiotelephony. Placing a single stage of audio amplification behind the magnetic detector will produce true music. Experimenters, give it a trial!http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258557531 Wireless in Pre-Crystal Days The Catholic Advocate XV, 811 Queensland, Australia 23 December 1926 8 May 2021 7 National Library of Australia 1927 1927 01 1927 02 1927 03 1927 04 Coffey appointed a Justice of the Peace JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. NEW APPOINTMENTS. The quarterly additions to the list of Justices of the Peace was issued yesterday. The list is as follows:— . . . H. F. Coffey, Oxford Street, Hamilton.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187589709 JUSTICES,OF THE PEACE The Week CIII, 2,676 Queensland, Australia 8 April 1927 22 June 2025 13 National Library of Australia 1927 05 Coffey reports reception of the PCJJ rebroadcast of 2LO London and 5XX Daventry Radio Broadcast. Reception in Australia Holland Relays 2LO London. A radio programme from 2LO London and 5XX Daventry, which was relayed on a wave length of 30.2 metres by the Phillips experimental station, P.C.J.J., Eindhoven, Holland, was picked up on a two-valve bright-emitter set by Mr. H. F. Coffey at his experimental station, Oxford Street, Hamilton, last night, about 7.2 o'clock. At intervals of 14 minutes in the vocal and instrumental programme, the relaying station P.C.J.J. announced that the items were being relayed from 2LO London and 5XX Daventry, and requested, that listeners in Europe, South Africa, and Australia, report the reception of the programme. A similar experiment will be held on May 26, about the same time.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180746220 Radio Broadcast The Telegraph 16,993 Queensland, Australia 21 May 1927 22 June 2025 2 (SECOND EDITION) National Library of Australia 1927 06 1927 07 Coffey or his wife attend the 1927 Catholic Ball Catholic Ball. Brilliant Spectacle. Decorations and Debutantes. The Catholic ball of 1927 in aid of Nazarath House and the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration appeal, will be remembered for its brilliantly effective decorative scheme and also for the large number of young girls who took the opportunity of making their debut. The function was held in the Exhibition Hall last night, crimson and gold forming the outstanding colours of the artistic decorations. Ribbons in these two shades were festooned in canopy effect to the four corners of the galleries, where a leafy background of palm fronds had been arranged. Beneath the canopy, in the centre of the hall, was a latticed summer house effect, ornamented with trails of wisteria and asparagus plumosus and illuminated by Eastern lanterns in gold tonings. Crossed palms set between double rows of crimson and gold electric bulbs, decorated the front of the galleries, which were further adorned with white lattice effects, showing trails of rose pink wisteria. Crimson and gold streamers formed an effective finish and the pillars were outlined by palms. On the platform against a background of palm fronds and looped ribbons of crimson gold was arranged the Archbishop's alcove, with its rugs and easy chairs. The overhead decorations consisted of a lattice effect ornamented with purple and mauve wisteria and purple and gold streamers (episcopal colours). Crimson and gold electric bulbs were suspended from a central point to either corner of the platform, while mammoth shades veiled in streamers of crimson and gold shimmered through a network of ribbons and enhanced the artistic ensemble. Crimson and gold shields, bearing the names of Queensland districts, were ranged around the hall, each shield being utilised to form a rendezvous for the dancers. An orchestra supplied the music, and supper was served in a palm-embowered marquee decked with crimson and gold streamers, and illuminated by crimson and gold bulbs and Chinese lanterns. Vases of bougainvillea beautified the chief table, while the debutantes' table was decked with vases of multicoloured sweet peas and a two-tier birthday cake. Archbishop Duhig was received by Mr. Justice Webb and Mrs. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Keogh, Mr. and Mrs. P. Gaffney, Mr. and Mrs. T. Coman, and Mrs. T. J. Ryan. The committee included Messrs. J. Keogh (chairman), J. B. Harvey (vice-chairman), M. Murray (hon. secretary), and E. Hyde (hon. treasurer), Captain H. V. Boyle, Messrs. J. Minnis, D. S. Roche, C. L. Powell, R. Maher, D. Walsh, W. J. Donahue, C. Hickey, J. Rowsell, W. Summers, T. Hurley, W. McClusky, W. J. Thompson, V. Paul, L. A. Kelly, J. S. Gilshenan, L. P. Power, W. L. Keenan, K. O'Brien, and J. S. Guilfoy. Country representatives, Messrs. W. Powell, A. B. Luton, R. O'Keeffe, and H. Russell. DEBUTANTES The debutantes were presented to Archbishop Duhig by Mrs. T. J. Ryan, as Matron of Honour, Mesdames J. B. Harvey and E. T. Finn being matrons in attendance. . . . OTHERS PRESENT. . . . H. F. Coffeyhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182120557 Catholic Ball The Telegraph 17,045 Queensland, Australia 21 July 1927 22 June 2025 14 National Library of Australia 1927 08 At the first gathering of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League, Coffey assures listeners that VIB no longer causing interference to broadcasting, also talks about history of broadcasting Amateur Transmitters. FIRST SOCIAL GATHERING. That progress could only be made and interests preserved by co-operation between all sections — amateur experimenters, transmitters, traders, broadcast listeners, commercial and broadcasting stations — was emphasised by various speakers at the first annual convention of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League held in Brisbane last night. Amateur transmitters were present in large numbers, and there was also a representative attendance of broadcast listeners, traders, and commercial and broadcasting station officials. There were visiting transmitters from Ipswich and Mareeba. The president of the league (Mr. M. M. O'Brien, of 4MM) was in the chair, who, in his opening remarks said the object of the convention was to bring transmitters together so that they would get to know one. Mr. H. Walsh (owner operator of station 4HW) delivered a lecturette on "Amateur Organisation." He said that at present there was a lack of amateur organisation for which there was a great need. Co-operation between all sections was also needed, particularly between the traders and amateurs. Proposing the toast of "The Broadcasting and Commercial Services," the president remarked on the wonders of broadcasting and paid a tribute to the work of those who were engaged in this branch of wireless. He also referred to the excellent work done in the past by commercial stations, making particular mention of VIB (Pinkenba). The broadcasting and commercial services went hand in hand, he said. One was as necessary as the other. Responding to the toast, Mr. J. W. Robinson (Director of Station 4QG) said if the amateur transmitters were to be of any solid use to the community they must organise; they would have to learn procedure and work traffic in terms of procedure. It had been remarked that the amateurs would be of great value to the nation in time of war, but they were not going to be worth much if they did not learn procedure, and made themselves proficient in the handling of traffic using procedure. He welcomed the suggestion that there should be more co-operation among the various sections engaged in wireless, and he assured them that station 4QG would be glad when there was an organisation of broadcast listeners, an organisation that could put before him the views of hundreds of listeners. Mr. H. F. Coffey (officer in charge of VIB and owner-operator of station 4KY) also responded. He assured listeners that VIB did not now cause interference on the broadcasting wavelengths, and said a lot of interference was caused by Japanese and some times Dutch ships in the Brisbane River. The staff and he would pay £5 to anyone who could pick up VIB on the broadcasting wavelength. Mr. Coffey traced the progress made in commercial wireless from 1911 to the present day. From 1911 to 1916 there was very little development in commercial wireless, and it was not until de Forest put the grid in the thermionic valve that worldwide communication was made possible. Early in 1916 Australia had communication with Berlin, and, after all, that was as far as they could get today. At the end of 1913 the Australian coastal wireless services were undoubtedly the finest in the world, but Australia lost a lot of ground in the succeeding years merely because no new apparatus was installed. But in the last year or two the services had got back into their strike again, and he believed that the Australian services of today were among the finest in the world. Mr. T. Armstrong (Radio Inspector of Queensland, and owner and operator of 4ZA) delivered a lecturette in which he gave an historical survey of short wave communication. He traced the progress made from the days of Hertz, and referred to the early experiments with the thermionic valve. He dealt with the early efforts to transmit on short waves, and quoted authorities on the peculiarities of the short waves, telling how they skipped hundreds and thousands of miles, being forced down to earth at some point by the so-called Heaviside layer. On one or two metre lengths it had been found that the waves skipped altogether. It was the unreliability of short waves, he thought, that probably appealed to amateurs. Mr. Armstrong proposed the toast of "The QRT League." Mr. L. H. Feenaghty (secretary of the organisation, and owner operator of 4LJ) responded. The league, he said, was formed in April of this year, and since then it had made rapid progress. Co-operation among amateur transmitters was desirable. If they were to secure the recognition from the authorities which amateurs had obtained in other parts of the world, notably in the United States of America. What was wanted was authority, within limits, to handle traffic freely and legally. The league was determined to carry out a scheme for the education of broadcast listeners, and in this connection it was proposed to have telephonic lectures delivered at suitable times in which listeners would be instructed how to get the best out of their sets. In a few remarks on broadcasting Mr. J. W. Robinson said he would be pleased to transmit any lecturettes prepared by the league which would be of instructive interest to broadcast listeners. Mr. F. W. Stevens (chief engineer of 4QG) spoke interestingly of life on Willis Island, where he was attached to the operating staff of station CGI for some months. By courtesy of the Australian General Electric Co., Ltd., two wireless films were shown entitled "The Wizardry of Wireless," and "The Busy Body." Both proved very instructive and were much appreciated.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article181387510 Amateur Transmitters The Telegraph 17,064 Queensland, Australia 12 August 1927 22 June 2025 3 (5 O'CLOCK EDITION) National Library of Australia 1927 09 1927 10 Coffey writes a letter to the editor of the Shepparton Advertiser complimenting the program of a Shepparton amateur broadcaster THE BROADCASTING. Complimentary Letters. From Many Parts. If there be those who are disposed to think that prejudice has entered into the complimentary comments which have been made locally respecting the performance of "Miss Hook of Holland," they need but be referred to the numerous letters of a highly laudable character which Mr. C. M. Paul, secretary of the society, has received from all parts of Australia in connection with the broadcasting of the comedy at the rehearsal of the society on Friday night week last. We publish below brief extracts from some of these letters:— From H. F. Coffey, O.I.C., Brisbane Radio:—"I esteem it a pleasure to inform you that your broadcast this evening was simply grand. In fact, it left nothing to be desired." http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190014712 THE BROADCASTING. Shepparton Advertiser 4713 Victoria, Australia 17 October 1927 22 June 2025 9 National Library of Australia 1927 11 1927 12 1928 1928 01 1928 02 1928 03 1928 04 Coffey transfers from VIB Brisbane to AWA head office staff PERSONAL. . . . By Last Monday morning's mail train Mr. H. F. Coffey, officer in charge of the Government wireless station at Pinkenba for the past two and a half years, left for Sydney. There he will join the head office staff of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia), Ltd.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258698161 PERSONAL. The Catholic Advocate XVII, 879 Queensland, Australia 5 April 1928 23 June 2025 29 National Library of Australia Coffey's wife still in Brisbane and assists at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent's Fairyland Fete FAIRYLAND FETE. A successful Fairyland Fete was held in the grounds of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent at Whinstanes on Saturday afternoon and evening. The grounds with their gaily decked stalls, presented an attractive appearance, and in the evening, when the fete was continued, rows of multicoloured electric lights formed a fairy like setting. The committee responsible for the arrangements of the fete comprised Miss B. Crowe (president), Miss B. Pottinger (hon. secretary), Mesdames Basil Bergin, F. C. Freudenberg, H. F. Coffey, H. Weller, A. McCarthy, G. W. Gray, J. Duhig, W. Fitzgerald, A. Flannery, H. Cheetham, P. Hughes, E. Lyons, J. Booth, and A. Babbage. In the absence of Dr. Duhig (Archbishop of Brisbane), the opening ceremony was performed by Monsignor Byrne, P.P., V.G. (Ipswich), who was introduced by the Rev. Father M. Stapleton. Monsignor Byrne said that the fete had been arranged to assist the funds of the convent for junior boys, which the Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Order had recently established at Whinstanes. He felt sure the people of Hamilton would welcome the good Sisters in their work of helping with the education of junior boys, and he felt sure that the excellent training of the Sisters and the care and attention to the formation of character which they would receive would make them worthy citizens. A sports programme was arranged, and throughout the afternoon the Windsor Brass Band rendered selections. In the evening, a concert was arranged by Miss Phyllis Flannery, and those who contributed items included Misses Ottile Cloak, Edna Ryan, P. Flannery, Una Vowles, E. Gould, and Mr. L. Lambert. Stall and stallholders were as follows:— Refreshments, Mesdames H. Coffey, A. Flannery, P. J. Hughes, A. Sellwood, J. Booth, B. W. Babbage, L. Bridge, F. Shean, Misses Morris, P. Flannery, Moynihan, Donnelly, I. Donnelly, Coffey, Flannery, N. Lyon, Boundy, P. and S. Moynihan, McCann, D. Flannery, and L. Sellwood; sweets, Mesdames Basil Bergin, J. Duhig, A. McCarthy, Misses N. McCarthy, N. Barry, May, Eileen, and Rita Duhig, M. Crowe, and Kugleman; orange drinks, Misses Marie Bergin, Monica May Bergin, Masters Jack and Basil Bergin; jumble, Mesdames H. Weller, W. J. Gray, W. Fitzgerald, H. Cheetham, Richards, Kelly, Misses Marie Simpson, Doolan, Fitzgerald, M. Ballipis, Masters Harry, Allan, and Owen Weller. The side shows and competitions were conducted by a men's committee, as follows:— Starter, Mr. J. Fiebler; handicapper, Mr. B. McDougall; judges, Messrs. Boundy and C. Sellwood; referee, Mr. R. Moriarty; nomination stewards, Messrs. J. Dolan, F. Farrelly; paying-out steward, Mr. R. Bourke; track stewards, Messrs. Brady and Morgan; balloon sellers, Misses Emmerson and Moynihan and Mr. J. Farrelly; balloon bombing stewards, Messrs. J. Hitchcock and J. Sellwood; balloon strafing, Messrs. Quick, and R. Simpson, Masters C. Hughes. and F. Roberts; chocolate wheel, Messrs. M. Hennessy, E. Kenny, P. and P. Lawlor, J. Chapman, Bridge, Shean, and Master Cain.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21247740 FAIRYLAND FETE. The Brisbane Courier 21,921 Queensland, Australia 30 April 1928 23 June 2025 21 National Library of Australia 1928 05 1928 06 1928 07 Coffey gives a brief talk on Wireless at the Christian Brothers' College Literary Society (in Adelaide?) What Our Catholic Societies Are Doing. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGE LITERARY SOCIETY. The programme for the meeting held on Sunday, July 8, consisted of a series of impromptu speeches. The first two speeches, by Messrs. Coffey and W. Kennedy, on "Wireless" and "Life on a Station" respectively were rather brief, but otherwise satisfactory. They were criticised by Messrs. Peoples, J. Kennedy, Siebert, Canny, McFadden, Triggs, H. Kennedy, and Lamprell. Mr. Peoples gave a very interesting and well-arranged speech on "Hospitals and Their Uses," and his effort was praised by Messrs. Shanahan, Funder, Gillen, Walters, Horgan, Pick, H. Kennedy, Siebert, and Hiskey. Mr. J. Kennedy's treatment of his subject, "The Wool Industry in Australia," showed a marked improvement on his previous efforts in the Society, and he was complimented by Messrs. B. O'Loughlin, McCarthy, Gryst, Canny, McFadden, Pick, and H. Kennedy. Mr. Duffy's attempt on "Horses and Their Uses" was rather brief, but interesting, his critics being Messrs. H. Kennedy, Peoples, Carrig, Funder, Triggs, Lamprell, Roberts, Power, Gillen, and Mahar. Mr. Gryst's effort on "The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte" was considered one of the best of the evening, and was particularly lengthy for an impromptu speech. His critics were Messrs. Gillen, Lamprell, F. Healy, Richards, H. Kennedy, Hiskey, Horgan, McFadden, Berkefeld, and Hansen. Mr. Fitzgerald delivered one of the most amusing speeches heard in the Society for a considerable time in his treatment of "The Adelaide Zoo." He was criticised by Messrs. H. Kennedy and T. Hiskey. Messrs. Munro and Watters handled their respective subjects, "Captain Sturt" and "Wellington and Napoleon," quite satisfactorily, and received fairly favorable criticism from Messrs. Triggs, Lamprell, Canny, L. Kelly, Horan, Carrig, R. Healy, H. Kennedy, Montgomery, Fitzgerald, and Gryst. The final speech was that of Mr. Triggs on "Golf," and he received both adverse and favorable criticism from Messrs. H. Kennedy, Fitzgerald, L. Kelly, Roberts, B. O'Loghlin, Gryst, and J. Kennedy. The President had added his usual remarks at various intervals during the evening, and the Chairman, after expressing satisfaction at the success of the meeting, all members having spoken at least once and most more than once, during the evening, declared the meeting closed.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167798490 What Our Catholic Societies Are Doing CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGE LITERARY SOCIETY. Southern Cross XXXIX, 2012 South Australia 13 July 1928 23 June 2025 17 National Library of Australia 1928 08 1928 09 Coffey provides a detailed report of AWA's broadcast of the International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney HIGH LIGHTS OF RADIO BROADCASTING. International Eucharistic Congress. Sydney, September 2nd to 9th, 1928. Special to the "Catholic Advocate." By H. F. COFFEY, Engineering Department, A.W.A. Limited. Australia's greatest broadcast. In fact, viewed from a point of duration, multiplicity of microphones and wavelengths employed, the Congress broadcasts will go down in history as one of the world's best. During the ceremonies at St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, there were a dozen microphones in action, representing something like £500 for the tiny "electric ears" of the broadcasting system. Most flattering reports have been received from Australasia and abroad regarding the perfect reception of our wonderful programmes over the shortwave system on 28.8 metres. During the men's night at the Sydney Showground, we listened to our own programme wafted back from 2YA, New Zealand; a perfect reproduction of the sacred items broadcast from the showgrounds. It is interesting to note that the new giant shortwave transmitter located at Radio Centre, Pennant Hills, was employed for the first time on the transmission of all Congress functions. That miraculous precision, which hallmarked all Congress activities, also obtained, I am pleased to say in the sphere of broadcasting on different wavelengths from several stations simultaneously. The precision obtained here is immeasurably due to the organising ability of Rev. Father Meany, also to the untiring efforts of the technical staff employed throughout the transmitting system, from the chief engineer downwards. The writer's special attention was focussed on the "Marconi Public Address System" installed at St. Mary's Cathedral. This installation was specially imported for the Eucharistic Congress, arriving here during the last week in August. Doubtless, you will realise the anxiety obtaining until we secured the initial test after unpacking. By the way, this test was quite an amusing and memorable one. We placed one large projector through the laboratory window on the 5th floor of Wireless House, 47 York street, Sydney, hurriedly connected up the amplifier using only seven tubes, leaving a balance of sixteen tubes up our sleeves. The result of the musical and vocal impact on the streets below was quite amusing, pedestrians trying to locate us through the din of traffic in York and George streets. I thought to myself, if we employ eight such projectors on the parapets of the Cathedral, fed by additional amplifying tubes, we can cover Hyde Park with a normal "Audibility field," absolutely free from dead spots or distortion. Fortunately, our initial expectations were subsequent!y realised as the results obtained left little to be desired, and were, indeed most gratifying. Every syllable uttered by His Eminence, Cardinal Cerretti, as well as by the various other prelates who delivered addresses from St. Mary's could be distinctly and comfortably heard right at the other side of Hyde Park near St. James' Station, whereas the characteristics of the speaker's voice were at all times most faithfully reproduced. Perhaps one of the most exacting tests of clear amplification was the reading of the Papal Bull in Latin by Most Rev. Dr. Sheehy. Competent judges informed me that this transmission was perfect over Hyde Park and the streets adjacent to the Cathedral. This universal excellence of reproduction was, of course, due in all cases to the magnificent quality of speech emanating from the speakers themselves. It was a glorious treat to listen to, and a joy to amplify a few million times to the thousands of eager and interested listeners who were not fortunate enough to secure a few feet of space inside the Cathedral. The complete installation comprised six smaller type electrodynamic projectors for amplification inside the Cathedral, eight large type electro dynamic speakers outside, one 23-valve amplifier, one portable two-valve speech amplifier, one four-way mixing panel (the latter two being of our own manufacture) and four Reiss super sensitive microphones, similar to those supplied by A.W.A. Limited to the "A" class stations in Australia. The two systems of projectors, inside and out, were capable of supplying an audience of 800,000 people, far and away the largest crowd of people ever accommodated by a battery of projectors installed and operated from a central point within the Cathedral itself. Various tests and numerous adjustments were necessary in order to secure the correct accoustical effects within the Cathedral. Positions and altitude of projectors had to be varied, also degree of amplification, microphone pickup position, etc., etc. An admirable description of the interior ceremonies at St. Mary's was simultaneously announced by Rev. Father Egan, the wonderful spectacle being viewed from the south-western gallery overlooking the pulpit and High Altar. Father Egan's running description of the internal ceremony to those thousands outside in the park was so excellent that all listeners followed the proceedings as if the granite walls were transparent! Another triumph of "Congress Organisation." Rev. Father Nicol, of Lismore was the official announcer on the radio side, his voice conveying a running description of all functions throughout Australia on the normal wavelengths, and abroad on short wave, using the same Reiss Microphone, installed at the left hand side of the Altar, both at St. Mary's Cathedral and the showground. Father Nicol made history as a radio announcer, broke a record for nine days persistent broadcast, carrying out his part of the work with incomparable excellence, so much so indeed, that Fr. Nicol was selected as the official announcer for the Papal Legate's visit to Brisbane in connection with the laying of the foundation stone for the new Cathedral. In conclusion, I respectfully desire to convey our utmost thanks to Rev. Father Meany for his unfailing courtesy, kindness and advice, also Rev. Father McNally, B.A., who kindly assisted in the sphere of radio-organisation at St. Mary's Cathedral, the "Nerve Centre" of the whole scheme being Rev. Father Jas. Meany himself, official director, Congress Broadcast Studio, Station 2UE, St. Mary's Road, Sydney. P.S.— Congress programmes were rebroadcast by station 2XAD, New York, and WMAK, Buffalo.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258733814 HIGH LIGHTS OF RADIO BROADCASTING. The Catholic Advocate XVIII, 904 Queensland, Australia 27 September 1928 24 June 2025 50 National Library of Australia 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 Coffey included in a list of licensed amateur transmitters 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 VK2ZY. H. F. Coffey, 81 Mowbray-street, Willoughby.Australasian Radio Relay League. Advertising The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 13 No. 23 (31 May 1929) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-738148716 nla.obj-738148716 24 June 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 1931 03 1931 04 1931 05 1931 06 1931 07 1931 08 1931 09 1931 10 1931 11 1931 12 1932 1932 01 1932 02 1932 03 1932 04 1932 05 1932 06 1932 07 1932 08 1932 09 1932 10 1932 11 1932 12 1933 1933 01 1933 02 1933 03 1933 04 1933 05 Coffey included in a list of experimental stations as at 12 May 1933 A Complete List of Experimental Stations. . . . VK2ZY H. F. Coffey, 20 Byng Road, MaroubraAustralasian Radio Relay League. A Complete List of Experimental Stations The wireless weekly : the hundred per cent Australian radio journal v. ; 24-38 cm. Vol. 21 No. 19 (12 May 1933) Sydney Wireless Press http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-713754682 nla.obj-713754682 24 June 2025 Trove 1933 06 1933 07 Coffey and family attend Maroubra Dance SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP. By "Eblana." . . . Maroubra Dance. A representative committee, with Mr. J. Seery as president, was responsible for the largely-attended dance, held at the Empress Rooms (Mark Foy's), on Wednesday evening, 19th inst. It was in aid of the parochial debt. To Dame Barlow, the Misses Jean Bailey, Marjorie Allen, Mary O'Sullivan, Patricia Gill, Hazel Jennings, Thelma Mulhall, and Rosalie Hessian, debutantes, were presented by Mrs. Seery, who was in back satin with richly sequinned cape; Mrs. A. Curtin, Mrs. H. Lupton were matrons of honour. Six small flower girls, in Dolly Varden costumes, and a small page, Brian McNamee, followed in the debutantes' procession. The girls sold lucky number poppies. The official party included Dame Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. J. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jennings, Mrs. F. Mogin, Mrs. C. Leek, Mr. and Mrs. C. Delaney. Mrs. S. Seery, Mr. D. Bruce, Mr. A. Moverley, M.L.A., and Mrs. Moverley, Alderman and Mrs. Payne (Mayor and Mayoress of Randwick), Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, the Misses Seery, E. Gallagher, O. Martin, Mrs. H. Lupton (hon. treasurer), who was in black velvet, also entertained a large party. The Misses C. Murray and M. Cunningham were the hon. secretaries. Bouquets were presented to Dame Barlow and to Mrs. Seery. Mrs. A. Curtin chose bleu de nuit shades for her smart gown; Miss Cherry was in black flat crepe; Mrs. McNamee wore dull gold shades in satin; Mrs. A. Goldthorpe, black georgette; Miss E. Gallagher had just a touch of pink on her leafgreen frock; . . . Miss Murphy, dawn pink lace and georgette; Miss O'Leary wore a smart bridge coat with her black lace frock; Mrs. H. F. Coffey, black mariette, with black and silver sequin cape; Mrs. J. Peell, black georgette, black velvet cape to tone; Miss McCann, midnight blue georgette; Miss P. Coffey, red clinkle crepe. Others present were Mrs. and Miss George, Mrs. Collis, Mr. and Mrs. C. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sherry, Mrs. P. Tootill, Messrs. H. F. Coffey, J. Peell, B. Kollias. The vice-presidents included Mesdames Bushton, H. Coffee, J. Curran, A. Curtin, C. Forrest, P. Griffin, J. Lloyd, F. X. Mayne, J. McCarthy, M. McGrath, C. Tuelan, W. Walsh, the Misses M. Dorney, V. Duffy, S. Hopkins, M. Keane, F. Knife, M. Lynch, F. Neaves, J. O'Halloran, J. Pidcock, K. Tierney, and J. Weaver. The Rev. Father F. J. Fitzpatrick was hon. treasurer, and was present to congratulate the committee on the success of the dance. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106375274 SOCIAL NEWS AND GOSSIP. The Catholic Press 1958 New South Wales, Australia 27 July 1933 24 June 2025 11 National Library of Australia 1933 08 1933 09 1933 10 1933 11 1933 12 1934 1934 01 1934 02 Coffey takes his annual leave at Forbes ABOUT PEOPLE. . . . Mr. H. F. Coffey, of the trans-ocean radio 'phone service of the Amalgamated Wireless (Aust.), Ltd. receiving centre at La Perouse, is spending his annual leave in Forbes. He is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Doyle, of "Scartine," Old Grenfell Road. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218394038 ABOUT PEOPLE The Forbes Advocate 24, 5 New South Wales, Australia 2 February 1934 24 June 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1934 03 1934 04 1934 05 1934 06 1934 07 Funeral Notice for Coffey FUNERALS COFFEY.— The Relatives and Friends of MRS. ELIZABETH MARY COFFEY AND FAMILY, of No. 20 Byng-road, Maroubra, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her late beloved Husband and their Father, HENRY FREEMAN COFFEY, to leave St. Aidan's Church, Maroubra, TOMORROW (MONDAY) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, for Catholic Cemetery, Botany. P. BYRNES & CO., LTD., Funeral Directors, Corner of Arundel and Derwent streets, 'Phone: MW1061. Forest Lodge. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229568773 Family Notices The Sun 1635 New South Wales, Australia 29 July 1934 24 June 2025 7 National Library of Australia Death Notice for Coffey DEATHS. . . . COFFEY.— July 28, 1934, at Maroubra, Henry Freeman, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Mary Coffey and loving father of Mary Patricia, Timothy John, Laurence Henry, and Margaret Mary. Requiescat in pace.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17109234 Family Notices The Sydney Morning Herald 30,131 New South Wales, Australia 30 July 1934 24 June 2025 8 National Library of Australia 1934 08 Detailed obituary for Coffey MR. H. F. COFFEY. Mr. Henry Freeman Coffey, of Byng-road, Maroubra, who died on Saturday week and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery, Botany, was one of the pioneers of radio. Born in 1885 in the Barony of Inveragh, Ireland, Mr. Coffey went to London at the age of 18 to train in general engineering. In 1910 he joined the Marconi Co. and served in a number of vessels of the White Star, Booth Steamship Co., Iquitos Steamship Co., Union Castle Line and P. and O. Bombay Mail. Mr. Coffey made two trips up the Amazon River for a distance of 2000 miles. He fitted several Australian ships with wireless when they were built in the United Kingdom and sailed to Australia in the "Dimboola." He joined the Commonwealth Radio Service in 1912. In that year Mr. Coffey assisted with the erection of the Radio Station at Mt. Gambier, of which he was placed in charge. Later he was in charge of coastal radio stations at Broome, Melbourne, Sydney, Thursday Island, Brisbane and Hobart. In 1928 Mr. Coffey was transferred to the Receiving Station of A.W.A. at La Perouse. Mr. Coffey suffered only a short illness and died of bronchial pneumonia. He leaves a widow and four children. The chief mourners were Mrs. H. F. Coffey and her sons and daughters. Amalgamated Wireless was represented at the funeral by Messrs. A. S. McDonald (chief engineer), W. G. Clarke (traffic manager), Captain Toombs, P. W. Brown (officer in charge), with a large number of the staff from A.W.A. Receiving Centre, La Perouse, V. Stanley (officer In charge at A.W.A. Radio Centre), together with a number of the staff, K. McLellan (supervisor), and several members of the Central Radio Office, Sydney, and Beam messenger boys. The wireless section of the P.M.G.'s Department was represented by Mr. W. T. S. Crawford, Chief Radio Inspector, and Mr. J. Brown, Assistant Radio Inspector. A number of boy scouts also attended.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146413780 MR. H. F. COFFEY. 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Private Mary Coffey, AAMWS, has announced her engagement to Petty-Officer Herman David Stubblefield, US Navy. Private Coffey is the elder daughter of Mrs. H. F. Coffey, of Bondi, and her fiance is from Texas.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230460070 What People Are Doing The Sun 11,073 New South Wales, Australia 18 July 1945 24 June 2025 8 (LATE FINAL EXTRA) National Library of Australia 1945 08 1945 09 1945 10 1945 11 1945 12 1946 1946 01 1946 02 1946 03 1946 04 1946 05 1946 06 1946 07 1946 08 1946 09 1946 10 1946 11 1946 12 1947 1947 01 1947 02 1947 03 1947 04 1947 05 1947 06 1947 07 1947 08 1947 09 1947 10 1947 11 1947 12 1948 1948 01 1948 02 1948 03 1948 04 1948 05 1948 06 1948 07 1948 08 1948 09 1948 10 1948 11 1948 12 1949 1949 01 1949 02 1949 03 1949 04 1949 05 1949 06 1949 07 1949 08 1949 09 1949 10 1949 11 1949 12 1950s 1950 1950 01 1950 02 1950 03 1950 04 1950 05 1950 06 1950 07 1950 08 1950 09 1950 10 1950 11 1950 12 1951 1951 01 1951 02 1951 03 1951 04 1951 05 1951 06 1951 07 1951 08 1951 09 1951 10 1951 11 1951 12 1952 1952 01 1952 02 1952 03 1952 04 1952 05 1952 06 1952 07 1952 08 1952 09 1952 10 1952 11 1952 12 1953 1953 01 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