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The last issue of the "Queensland Government Gazette" states . . . Henry Victor Herschell, clerk Workers' Dwellings Branch, has been transferred to the position of clerk in the Labour Agent's Office, Ipswich, vice Cornelius O'Leary, transferred.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121921685 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS. Queensland Times LXII, 10,942 Queensland, Australia 29 March 1921 30 June 2025 4 (DAILY.) National Library of Australia 1921 04 1921 05 1921 06 1921 07 1921 08 1921 09 1921 10 1921 11 1921 12 1922 1922 01 1922 02 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 1922 08 1922 09 1922 10 1922 11 1922 12 1923 1923 01 1923 02 1923 03 1923 04 1923 05 1923 06 1923 07 1923 08 1923 09 1923 10 1923 11 1923 12 1924 1924 01 1924 02 1924 03 1924 04 1924 05 1924 06 1924 07 1924 08 1924 09 1924 10 Herschel experimenting with receivers and antennas WIRELESS NOTES. . . . (By "Condenser.") . . . Mr. V. Herschele (sic), of Woodend, has proved that his three valve set works better on an inverted L type single wire aerial, than it did on the two wire aerial. Mr. Herschele's aerial is on the highest part of Woodend and he is fortunate in having a goodly distance between his aerial poles. The set is wired to an improved Flewelling 2 coil circuit, and seems to be a most suitable circuit for both high and low wave lengths. This fact is proved by the successful logging of both high and low wave length stations. This circuit has been improved wonderfully by the insertion of a variable condenser between the aerial and primary coil. The valves used are Detector Phillip D2, first amplifier Phillips D2, and second amplifier, Ediswan A.R. The voltage used on the plate of the detector is 21, while that used on the amplifiers is 116. Honeycomb coils are used for tuning, and the headphones are Trimm's 2400 ohms. The aerial is 140ft. long with a 30ft. lead in, and the height is 43ft. The stations which can be picked up nightly are 2FC, and 2BL (the two professional stations), 1YA, 4AE, Wireless Institute, Brisbane, 2HM, 2AU. 2AU. Station 2HM has been making quite a lot of tests with stations 2AV, which have been very interesting. Station 2GR, J. S. Marks, of Rose Bay, has been heard with good volume, and his special item is the latest song, "Horsie, keep your tail up." Mr. Herschele, while listening in on Thursday night last, heard station 5DN (previously mentioned) speak to Mr. George, of Booval, and apologise for not answering his telegram. Another new station, 2HF, F. Thompson, Balmain, gives the amateur a good concert and is easy to handle in tuning. 2HM, Marshal, Armidale. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118579847 WIRELESS NOTES. Queensland Times LXVI, 11,830 Queensland, Australia 4 October 1924 13 July 2025 7 (DAILY.) National Library of Australia 1924 11 1924 12 1925 1925 01 1925 02 1925 03 1925 04 1925 05 1925 06 1925 07 1925 08 Herschel gives evidence in relation to a false pretences matter SAWYER'S EXTRA CUT. A "WORKING" UNEMPLOYED Arthur Young, on remand, appeared in the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. A. P. W. Tregear, P.M., in answer to a charge of obtaining a sum of £2/1/ from Henry Victor Herschel, a clerk employed in the State Labour Exchange, Ipswich, by falsely pretending that he had done no work for the week ending April 10, 1925. Senior Sergeant Ryan prosecuted. Alfred A. O. Poole, Industrial Inspector, Ipswich, said he had interviewed Young in his office on July 27, and said to him: "You were working when we paid you the last unemployment insurance." Young said he was not working, and did not start working until April 14. The time sheets at the Queensland Farmers' Co-operative Butter Factory, Booval, showed that accused had worked up to the week ending April 5, and also the week ending April 12. Accused said he was sorry, and offered to make restitution. Witness would have to report the matter. Accused first made application for unemployment sustenance on March 20. Charles Thomas Harris, foreman sawyer, employed at the Queensland Farmers' Co-operative Butter Factory, Booval, said accused was employed at the sawmill on April 1, and had continued working there up to April 9. Witness had kept the time sheets for accused, who was employed as a general hand. Witness outlined the procedure dealing with time sheets. He had nothing to do with the payment of accused. Henry Victor Herschel said accused came into the Labour office about 2.30 p.m. on April 9. Witness did not remember if accused had presented any documents, but he applied for the payment of unemployment sustenance. He said he had not done any work from April 3 to April 9, and witness paid him sustenance amounting to £2/1/. Young signed a receipt in his presence. The Police Magistrate explained to accused the method of procedure open for him to follow. The defendant pleaded "Guilty," and elected to be dealt with summarily. He signified his willingness to make restitution. Senior-Sergeant Ryan said Young was a married man with five children, and resided at West Ipswich. This was the first case of its kind in the district. The department had taken up no particular attitude on the matter. The Police Magistrate imposed a fine of £2, and costs of court 4/6, in default, seven days, accused to make restitution of the £2/1/, in default a further seven days. Young said he was prepared to pay before leaving Court.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122068846 SAWYER'S EXTRA CUT. Queensland Times LXVI, [?]209 Queensland, Australia 29 August 1925 30 June 2025 12 (DAILY.) National Library of Australia 1925 09 1925 10 1925 11 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 Herschel gives evidence, as witness, in a motor accident matter Motorist on Trial. Evidence About Speed. The trial of Thomas Leonard Chadwick was continued at the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court, before Mr. Acting Justice Dickson, this morning. Chadwick was charged that on November 28, 1925, he unlawfully did grievous bodily harm to David E. K. Boustead at Ipswich Road, Oxley; and (2) that he negligently drove a motorcar at an excessive rate of speed, thereby causing grievous bodily harm to Boustead. Mr. R. Martin, of the Crown Law Office, prosecuted, and Mr. N. J. Moynihan (instructed by Messrs. Stephens and Tozer) appeared for Chadwick, who pleaded not guilty to both charges. The case had been adjourned from Tuesday to enable the jury to visit the scene of the accident. Cross-examined by Mr. Moynihan, Robert Eric Jackson Grayson said he estimated Chadwick's speed at 35 miles or more. He only noticed the car when about 35 yards away for about two or four seconds. Re-examined by Mr. Martin, witness said the accused did not make any effort to divert the car when approaching the motorcycle. Henry Victor Herschell, clerk, of Ipswich, stated that on the day in question he travelled by motorcycle from Ipswich to Brisbane, and noticed two stationary motorcycles on their correct driving side near Oxley. The motorcar was coming from the direction of Oxley, and he estimated that it was travelling about 30 to 35 miles per hour. He saw the car rushing into the second motorcycle, which was furthest away from witness. The motorcycle was turned on its side, and the car went on for some yards and came to a standstill practically at right-angles to the road. The driver of one of the motorcycles was knocked over. He did not hear an alarm sounded by the car driver. There was no obstruction on the road, and two cars could easily, pass abreast there. The condition of the road was very good. Alexander William Hammant said that he was living near the scene of the occurrence. He saw the car, making a great noise and travelling very fast. He estimated the speed of the car at 35 miles. He did not see the actual smash. Walter Everard Foote, employed by the C.C.M. Company, cross-examined by Mr. Moynihan, said that if the car travelled at 35 miles per hour, and the front wheels collapsed after the collision, it could not come to a standstill within two yards. David Edwin Kevin Boustead (19), clerk, gave evidence of how he received his injuries, as far as he remembered. He was still an outpatient of the hospital. He had not yet regained the proper use of his arms, hands, and legs in consequence of the accident. Before the accident he was in quite fit condition in every way. He also still suffered from giddiness in his head. Dr. John Aloyisus Lynch, resident medical officer of the Mater Misericordiae Public Hospital, said that he attended Boustead at the hospital. Boustead was suffering from an injury of the brain, a bruise on his eye, depression or swelling on his skull, also abrasions to his skull, arms, hands, and legs. He was discharged from the hospital on February 6, 1926, but was still an outpatient. He had lost the power of his left arm and leg. This could have been caused by a collision with a car. It would be a very heavy collision, and the injuries could have caused death. In witness's opinion, at any rate, the injuries would be permanent. Frederick John T. Barnes said he was out motoring, and came to the scene of the accident. The accused was wandering about, and he asked him his name, but he did not reply. Witness then said: "You have been drinking, you are not fit driving a car." Walter R. Richardson also gave evidence. Hugh Matthews, of Lota Street, South Brisbane, stated that he was with the accused in the car. They had had a few drinks before the accident. He ducked his head about 30 yards from the smash. John Hargrave Caton, motor mechanic, described the condition of the Gray motorcar after the smash. He stated that in his opinion the car was in good mechanical condition before the collision took place. He also examined the smashed motorcycle, and, as an expert, gave it as his opinion that the damage done to the cycle could have been brought about by a collision with a motorcar. He did not think an ordinary blowout could have caused the damage to the car. Proceeding.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179306822 Motorist on Trial The Telegraph 16,656 Queensland, Australia 21 April 1926 30 June 2025 5 (5 O'CLOCK CITY EDITION) National Library of Australia 1926 05 1926 06 Hershel is successful in his damages claim against motor car driver COUNTRY NEWS. IPSWICH. Claim for Damages.— A case came up before the police magistrate, Mr. A. P. W. Tregear, in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when Henry Victor Herschel claimed £24/7/6 damages from Charles Henry Blackburn, a butcher, for damages alleged to be incurred as the result of the negligence of the defendant, resulting in a collision. Mr. W. G. Delaney (Messrs. Delaney and King) appeared for the defendant, and Mr. B. J. Jeffries (instructed by Mr. C. McGregor, Brisbane) looked after the interests of the plaintiff. Herschel said that, after 6 p.m. on November 5, he was riding towards Brisbane on a motor cycle and when about over the Bundamba Bridge he saw a motor approaching. He then went on to a side track on the extreme left, which was better than the main part of the road. However, the motorist also came on to the same track, and in endeavouring to evade the car at the last moment Herschel knocked into the front of it, and was pinned under the cycle. He had shown a light, while the natural light also was good at the time. Neither defendant nor the man in his motor removed the cycle from his leg. Honorary Bearer Perrett, of the Ipswich Ambulance, came to his assistance, and rendered first aid, and defendant was taken to the hospital. He lost 14 days' work, with the result that he would not be entitled to sick leave for two years from that time. That time was worth £11/4/ to him. The total damages was £24/7/6. By Mr. Delaney: The cycle was insured against accident, but he had not yet recovered any amount. He admitted the case was brought up at the instance of the insurance company. His solicitors had advised him to put in for general damages, which otherwise he would not have claimed. Ira Joseph Sealy Perrett, an honorary ambulance bearer, said he heard the crash, and he later assisted plaintiff from below the cycle. The cycle was only about 4ft. from the left watertable, and the car also was on that side. The light was good. Defendant's evidence showed that it was in an attempt to cross from a side track on witness's left to get on to his correct side that the plaintiff ran into his car, which witness by then had pulled up. A man named Jeffrey, who was with him, assisted him to remove the bike from Herschel, whose bike previously had shown no light. It cost him £3/15/ to repair his car. Evidence was given by Sidney Roberts and Peter Jeffrey, coal miners, who were with defendant on the evening of the mishap. The P.M. found for plaintiff for a sum of £15/16/, with £4/5/ costs.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21044849 COUNTRY NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 21,346 Queensland, Australia 25 June 1926 19 July 2025 15 National Library of Australia As previous, another, more detailed report BUNDAMBA COLLISION. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. MOTOR CYCLIST SUCCEEDS. A case in the Magistrate's Court yesterday was the outcome of a collision between a motor cycle and a motor truck, which took place on the evening of November 5, 1925, on Brisbane-road, Bundamba. Henry Victor Herschel, the cyclist, who was injured, proceeded against the motor driver, Charles Henry Blackburn, for £24/7/6, damages, incurred as a result of the collision. Mr. B. J. Jeffries (instructed by C. McGregor, Brisbane) appeared for Herschel, whilst Mr. W. G. Delaney (Messrs. Delaney and King) was for the defendant. Mr. A. P. W. Tregear, Police Magistrate, occupied the Bench. Prior to outlining the case, Mr. Jeffries asked that the date of the mishap should be amended to November 5, instead of December 9. This Mr. Delaney and the P.M. assented to. Henry Victor Herschel, the plaintiff, a clerk in the Labour Department, Ipswich, said he was the owner of a registered Harley-Davidson motor cycle. He had ridden motor cycles for about four years prior to the accident. He had a licence. Shortly after 6 p.m. on November 5 last year, he left Ipswich and went towards Brisbane by the main Brisbane-road, riding solo. After passing the bridge at Bundamba, he noticed a motor vehicle, coming towards Ipswich in the middle of the road. He was on his correct driving side, about 150 yards away from the vehicle. He took a turn off the main road to a track at the side to enable him to avoid ruts on the road. He was travelling about eight miles per hour. When the waggon came to the bad portion of the road the driver swerved to his right on to the same side track, which was just wide enough for one vehicle, as the track on which witness was running. When defendant came on, witness left the middle of the track, taking the left. Defendant continued on, making no attempt to get on to his correct driving side, contrary to witness' expectations. When he was about four yards away, he swerved to the left to avoid a collision, but was struck by the truck's off front mudguard. Had the driver swerved out about three or four feet, no accident would have occurred. The machine fell, with the result that witness's left leg was pinned below. The truck stopped, and a passenger and the driver, whom he recognised as the defendant, came round, but neither attempted to remove the cycle. Prior to the accident, witness was carrying an electric torch in his left hand. The spark control was on that side and the throttle on the other. The light was switched on, and threw out a good light. The natural light was sufficient at the time to allow him to see the top of the hill he was approaching. Honorary Bearer Perrett and a man, Hales, came on the scene after the accident. They lifted the "bike," and he was taken by the two men to Perrett's residence, which was about 30 yards away. Before this, the bicycle and he lay about five or six feet from the water table, whilst the truck was only a matter of inches from the cycle. Later, at Perrett's home, defendant told witness he was on the wrong side. He told defendant to see the positions of the machines before they were shifted. Perrett asked defendant to leave the house. The ambulance later took him to Dr. Cooney, thence to the hospital. The X-ray fees at the hospital were 16/6. Next day he went home, where he stayed for 14 working days. That time exhausted his sick leave as a public servant for two years. Fourteen days' work was worth £11/4/ to him. If he should now get sick, he would lose remuneration for the term of illness, as his sick leave had expired. The accident caused him a good deal of pain, and still did in damp weather. On the machine, the steering gear was damaged, the front fork bent back, the front mudguard twisted, the left handle bar bent, both tanks badly dented and scratched, a large hole inflicted in the exhaust pipe, beside the necessity for adjustments. He saw defendant at his shop in Ebbw Vale about 18 days later, and witness told him he intended to go ahead with the matter. Defendant said he would lodge a counter claim for damages done to his motor through the collision. Witness considered that the truck was travelling about 12 to 15 miles an hour at the time of the accident. The damages he claimed were — Cycle, £4/7/6; hospital expenses, 16/6; loss in lieu of sick leave, £11/4/; general damages, £7/19/6; a total of £24/7/6. By Mr. Delaney: His cycle was insured against accident, but he had recovered nothing as yet. The claim he had put in mentioned no amount. The case was brought at the insurance company's instance. At this stage Mr. Delaney remarked on the peculiarity of the fact that an insurance company for the cycle was supporting a claim in which there was such a claim for personal damages. By Mr. Delaney: The margin before damages could be claimed was not fixed at £5. He had been advised that the margin for a cycle was 3 per. cent. He claimed the insurance when he resumed work. He was a permanent officer in the public service. His solicitor had advised him to put in for damages in general, which he himself had no intention of claiming. At the time of the accident, he could see well for 400 yards, yet he carried the light. Opposite the Mines Rescue Station, he tried to light the lamp on the bike, but the connection had perished, so he used the torch. At the place where the accident occurred, there were not three usable roads. He did not cross from his right in front of the car to regain his driving side, thus hitting the front of the motor. He might have hit right in the centre of the front of the car. Had he been on his wrong side, the state of the road would have prevented his riding. he was on the way to Brisbane when the accident occurred. Ira Joseph Sealy Perrett, a carriage builder at the railway works, and an honorary ambulance bearer, residing at Brisbane-road, Booval, said he was an honorary bearer in the Ipswich Ambulance centre. About 6.5 or 6.10 p.m., he heard a motor cycle passing. From the sounds, he judged it to be travelling about 10 miles per hour. he heard a crash after it passed the house, on the Brisbane side. Looking out of a window, he saw a car and a cycle on the ground, with a man pinned underneath. The light was good at the time. The cycle was nearly in the watertable, facing Brisbane. The truck was on the left hand side when facing Brisbane, facing the watertable at an angle of about 45 degrees. He did not know whether the head lights were on or not. On going to the scene, he saw that the cycle was lying on plaintiff's left leg. The handles of the cycle were about four feet from the watertable. When he lifted the cycle, the truck came forward a couple of inches till someone applied the brakes. He took plaintiff to the side of the road, and noted his injuries. He was taken into witness's house. Defendant came in, and commenced to argue with plaintiff, but left the house when asked by witness. When he first went out, he found a torch lying on the ground. Both defendant and plaintiff were sober. By Mr. Delaney: It was 6.30 when he filled in the case sheet. The case sheet was produced, showing that the time of the accident was 6.30. Brisbane-road was in a bad state then, and there were three defined tracks taken by traffic near the spot. The one on the left was most used. He could not see the tracks taken by the cycle. He did not hear what passed between defendant and plaintiff whilst in his house. Charles Hales, a boiler maker's assistant, residing at Booval, who lived at Bundamba last year, gave corroborative evidence. Charles Henry Blackburn, the defendant, a butcher, residing at Ebbw Vale, said that, between 6.30 and 7 p.m. on November 5, he was driving along Brisbane-road towards Ipswich, and, when about 150 yards on the Brisbane side of the Bundamba bridge, he noticed a motor cycle advancing, about 15 or 30 yards away. It appeared that it had been ridden from the side track on witness's left, and that a dash was being made by the rider to regain his correct side. The cyclist showed no lights. When witness saw the possibilities of danger, he slowed down, but, in spite of his stopping, the collision occurred. The front of the car was damaged by the impact. Had the cyclist continued on the wrong side track, though he was at fault, all would have been well. With him in the truck were men named Sidney Roberts and Peter Jeffrey. After the collision, both witness and Jeffrey went to the assistance of plaintiff, and released him from beneath the cycle. He heard plaintiff ask for his torch, but he did not see any picked up. The impact had the effect of putting witness's motor lights out temporarily. Herschel was taken to Perrett's house, and, while there, plaintiff said witness was on his wrong side. Witness told him that he was showing no light. He considered that, had there been a light showing, the trouble would not have occurred. Later, when Herschel visited him, witness said that he was doing nothing with regard to the damages, as he considered it was plaintiff's fault that the mishap occurred. It cost £3/15/ to amend the damage incurred by the accident. By Mr. Jeffries: He had been driving motors about 12 months up to the present time. The accident occurred just about the junction with the main part of the road with two side tracks. He was driving in the middle of the road with no less than 12 feet between him and each watertable. The cyclist appeared to ride up from the track on witness's left, and then wait till he was about 10 feet from his truck before he made an effort to dart to his proper side. Though witness slowed down, he never swerved either way, as it was too late. When the smash came, the cycle hit the front of the motor, and then was thrown across towards the watertable. It was not remarkable that the cycle, after hitting the motor in front, should be found lying outside of the truck wheels. If there were sufficient force to break the axle of the car, there was sufficient impact to make the cycle rebound to the side. After the accident, the wheels of the cycle were lying very close to the motor, whilst the rider was pinned beneath by the leg. The light was fairly good at the time of the accident. Witness's car was insured. The P.M. remarked that it was peculiar that the cycle should hit the front of the motor and then be found lying outside the front wheels. Witness said that that, however, was the case. Sidney Roberts, a coal miner, residing at Ebbw Vale, also, gave evidence. Peter Jeffrey, another miner, crossexamined by Mr. Jeffries, said that, after the mishap, the cycle was lying between the front wheels. It was difficult to see that evening, as the sky was overcast. The P.M. found for the plaitiff for the sum of £15/16/, with total costs of £4/5/. These amounts comprised — £4/7/6 damages to cycle; £5/12/ in lieu of sick leave; 16/6 hospital expenses; £5 general damages; professional costs, £2/12/6; witnesses' expenses, £1/1/; costs of Court, 11/6.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118624608 BUNDANBA COLLISION. Queensland Times LXVI, 12,462 Queensland, Australia 25 June 1926 19 July 2025 6 (DAILY.) National Library of Australia 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 1926 10 1926 11 1926 12 1927 1927 01 1927 02 1927 03 1927 04 1927 05 1927 06 1927 07 1927 08 1927 09 1927 10 1927 11 1927 12 1928 1928 01 1928 02 1928 03 1928 04 1928 05 1928 06 1928 07 1928 08 1928 09 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 1929 06 1929 07 1929 08 1929 09 1929 10 1929 11 1929 12 1930s 1930 1930 01 1930 02 1930 03 1930 04 1930 05 1930 06 1930 07 1930 08 1930 09 1930 10 1930 11 1930 12 1931 1931 01 1931 02 1931 03 1931 04 1931 05 1931 06 1931 07 1931 08 1931 09 1931 10 1931 11 1931 12 1932 1932 01 1932 02 1932 03 1932 04 1932 05 1932 06 1932 07 1932 08 1932 09 1932 10 Herschel is to assist in 5 metre tests with Brisbane WIA members WIRELESS INSTITUTE. OFFICIAL NOTES. At last Friday night's meeting of the five-metre group a 56 m.c. night test was arranged with Toowoomba. This test will last for two hours and will commence at 8 p.m. next Thursday, October 20. Mr. H. V. Herschel (VK4UK), of Toowoomba, is co-operating. AMATEUR WAVEBANDS. A circular from the P.M.G.'s Department has been received by all licensed experimenters. The circular is a notification of the closing of the 175 to 250 metre waveband to amateurs. The use of this band, however, may be authorised by the radio inspector in a limited number of cases. The amateur wavebands as they now stand are as follows: 5 — 5.35 metres, 10 — 10.7 metres, 20.8 — 21.4 metres, 41 — 42.8 metres, 75 — 85 metres, 150.8 — 175 metres. The divisional secretary, Mr. Vic. Bouchard, is at present out of town on business and may not be back for a few weeks. Despite his absence the W.I.A. meeting room in Epworth House will be open daily between 1 and 1.30 p.m. Large attendances are being reported at the students' instructional classes, the new term of which has recently commenced. The classes commence at 7.30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The first two nights are for preliminary and advanced theory respectively; Wednesday is for Morse instruction. Meetings are held every Friday night at the W.I.A. headquarters in Epworth House, corner of Burnett Lane and Albert Street. At the technical developmental section's meeting next Friday another interesting lecture will be given by Mr. V. F. Kenna (VK4FK). A council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27. The postal address of the Wireless Institute is Box 1524V, G.P.O., Brisbane.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180561918 WIRELESS INSTITUTE The Telegraph Queensland, Australia 19 October 1932 19 July 2025 9 (FIRST EDITION) National Library of Australia Herschel participates from Toowoomba in 5 mtre tests with Brisbane WIRELESS INSTITUTE. OFFICIAL NOTES. An informal meeting of all local amateurs interested in radio-telephony work has been called by the radio inspector to take place in his office, Elizabeth Street, at 2.15 p.m. today (Wednesday). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recent restrictions regarding the use of the 175-250 metre waveband. To date, no official announcement has been made by the Queensland division of the Wireless Institute as to its attitude towards this new regulation. There is considerable difference of opinion among members, some of whom believe that the restricted use of the waveband will be of immense benefit to the amateur movement. The majority, however, are inclined to take the opposite view. FIVE-METRE TEST. A five-metre test between Brisbane and Toowoomba took place last Thursday night when Mr. H. V. Herschel (VK4UK) and the divisional secretary (Mr. Vic. Bouchard) motored out to Picnic Point (Toowoomba), with portable receiving gear to listen for signals from Brisbane. Their enterprise unfortunately was not rewarded as, other than a few harmonics from broadcast stations, nothing was heard. Another test is to be held shortly with portable directional radiating equipment transmitting from One-tree Hill and Dutton Park. A communication to hand from the W.I.A. Federal headquarters (Melbourne) states that as a result of representations by the W.I.A and other member societies of the International Amateur Radio Union it has been decided, on a majority vote, that membership of the national society is a condition precedent to the issue of a W.A.C. certificate. Any applications by non-members to Hartford, U.S.A. (headquarters of the I.A.R.U.) will only be referred back to the applicant with instructions in accordance with the terms of the resolution outlined. As the national society in Australia is the Wireless Institute only members of this body will be eligible for W.A.C. membership. Meetings are held every Friday at the Wireless Institute headquarters in Epworth House, corner of Burnett Lane and Albert Street, city. An "informal" meeting is scheduled for next Friday at 8 p.m. Students' classes are held every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday commencing at 7.30 p.m. The postal address of the W.I.A. is Box 1524V, G.P.O., Brisbane.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180570254 WIRELESS INSTITUTE The Telegraph Queensland, Australia 26 October 1932 19 July 2025 13 (CITY FINAL LAST MINUTE NEWS) National Library of Australia 1932 11 1932 12 Five metre tests on hold pending response by Herschel WIRELESS INSTITUTE. OFFICIAL NOTES. NEW STATION OPENED. The Wireless Institute's official station, VK4WI commenced transmitting from the new location at Dutton Park last Sunday morning on 200 metres. This transmission was effected on temporary equipment but the reports received from listeners have been of so flattering a nature that it is confidently expected that when the new crystal-controlled transmitter is installed and a few adjustments are made to the modulator and audio gear 4WI will set a new high standard for telephony transmissions in Queensland. (The transmission last Sunday was of excellent quality, music being better than voice, and the strength good. Many entertaining items were presented. Welcome 4WI.— "Listener"). Work on the crystal-controlled transmitter was held up owing to its constructor, Mr. V. Jeffs (4VJ), having to go into hospital, but as he is now up and well again the transmitter will probably be ready for next Sunday. When VK4LW closed down it was felt that it was an opportune time for 4WI to open up. Three W.I.A. transmitters were working at the Autocycle Union's grand prix 100-mile motor cycle race last Saturday. All three points worked very satisfactorily and much useful information concerning the progress of the race and the safety of the competitors was sent by radio to the officials and public at the pits. 4FK was operating his portable crystal-controlled transmitter at one point while 4TS and 4AW, assisted by members and students, operated at the other two points with S.E. outfits. All communication was carried out on telephony. Last Friday night's "junk" sale was a great success. The meeting room was packed and much spirited bidding took place as the secretary, Mr. Vic. Bouchard, like a professional auctioneer, offered up all kinds of gear — new, defunct, and obsolete — for sale. Some particularly fine equipment changed hands notably one bargain in the shape of a large power choke which was secured for the institute's station from 4GK. All W.I.A. weekly meetings and instructional classes will be suspended after next week and will resume in the second week of January. A test examination for those students who intend sitting at the next A.O.P.C. exam, will be held next Tuesday commencing at 7.30 p.m. The meeting next Friday will be mainly of an informal nature although a brief five-metre group discussion will take place during the first portion of the evening. All five-metre work is at present on the slack side pending negotiations with 4K4UK [sic, VK4UK] (Mr. V. Herschel, of Toowoomba). For the information of intending students and members the headquarters of the Queensland division of the Wireless Institute are on the second floor of Epworth House, corner of Burnett Lane and Albert Street, city. All postal inquiries should be addressed to Box 1524V, G.P.O., Brisbane.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179223993 WIRELESS INSTITUTE The Telegraph Queensland, Australia 14 December 1932 19 July 2025 16 (FIRST EDITION) National Library of Australia 1933 1933 01 1933 02 1933 03 1933 04 1933 05 1933 06 1933 07 1933 08 1933 09 1933 10 1933 11 1933 12 1934 1934 01 1934 02 1934 03 1934 04 1934 05 1934 06 1934 07 1934 08 1934 09 1934 10 1934 11 1934 12 1935 1935 01 1935 02 1935 03 1935 04 1935 05 1935 06 1935 07 1935 08 1935 09 1935 10 1935 11 1935 12 1936 1936 01 1936 02 1936 03 1936 04 1936 05 1936 06 1936 07 1936 08 1936 09 1936 10 1936 11 1936 12 1937 1937 01 1937 02 1937 03 1937 04 1937 05 1937 06 1937 07 1937 08 1937 09 1937 10 1937 11 1937 12 1938 1938 01 1938 02 1938 03 1938 04 1938 05 1938 06 1938 07 1938 08 1938 09 1938 10 1938 11 1938 12 1939 1939 01 1939 02 1939 03 1939 04 1939 05 1939 06 1939 07 1939 08 1939 09 1939 10 1939 11 1939 12 1940s 1940 1940 01 1940 02 1940 03 1940 04 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