| Accession Number | F01693 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 4 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Bagnall, Frank N |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby |
| Date made | 10 March 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
9PA Radio Station
Description
The first New Guinea Radio Station, 9PA, commenced transmissions on Saturday, 26 Feb 1944. The General Manager of the ABC Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Moses, flew to New Guinea to take part in the official opening ceremony. Short addresses were broadcast by the Postmaster General, Senator Ashley, General Sir Thomas Blamey and Colonel Moses. 9PA has been designed and erected by the ABC for the express purpose of providing entertainment for allied troops in New Guinea. It was installed and operated by technicians from the Australian Post Office, while the ABC, in conjunction with the Australian Army Amenities Branch and the Special Services Division of the U.S. Army, provided the programmes. Identified personnel; Frank Legg ABC war correspondent, Captain Robin Wood Studio Supervisor, Val Anderson Announcer, Captain E. Tidwell (U.S.). See also AWM photograph 070547.
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Video of 9PA Radio Station (video)