A survey of Australia’s national radio network and the programs it provides. The network consists of transmitters in the metropolitan areas of the Commonwealth; regional relay transmitters and Radio Australia. The ABC broadcasts a total of 1000 hours of programs every day in the year (1954); various departments compile these programs - News, Sporting, Talks, School Broadcasts etc. The film includes behind-the-scene shots of such programs as Dr Floyd’s Music Lovers’ Hour, Kindergarten of the Air, The Country Hour, Blue Hills and The Village Glee Club. Compered by Rupert Chance.
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ACMI Identifier
010837
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Australian Broadcasting Commission
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio broadcasting - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio programs - Australia - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio stations - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)