Comprehensive biography of 4PG by Daily Standard journalist TODAY'S RADIO TALK. "Sparks" in Wartime. HOW 815 AUSTRALIANS WERE SAVED. Expert P. J. Golden's Experiences. "It must be about five or six months since I first met Patrick John Golden" (writes B. E. Frederich), "and at that time I interviewed him in connection with some wireless business, or to be more exact, with some report I wanted to obtain from him concerning the then newly-formed Wynuum Manly Radio Society. I later on met Mr. Golden a second time at the official opening of the Wynnum-Manly Radio Society's rooms, and although he was not one of the leading spokesmen on that occasion, I soon learnt that he was really the "man behind the gun" with regard to the success so far attained by this radio society, of which he was and still is the hon. secretary and technical adviser. It is understood that without this splendid and well-grounded knowledge the Wireless Society would have never been able to make such great strides as it has done, being practically without parallel in anything similarly attempted in Queensland. MR. GOLDEN'S CAREER. "From time to time I have been trying to induce Mr. Golden to let me have a little of his life's story, more particularly with regard to his training in wireless, and although he has been most reluctant, I was able to get bits here and there from him, which when placed together make a most romantic story. "Although quite a young man, in the early thirties, Mr. Golden had a most adventurous career, not the least of it being in the service of the Empire during the great war, at which time he was exposed to many dangers, but, fortunately, escaped unhurt, gaining most valuable experience in what has now become his life's business — wireless. WIRELESS TRAINING. "After leaving school and working a while he proceeded to London, and joined the marine staff of Marconi's International Marine Communication Company, Limited, his first position being as junior wireless operator on the steamship Minehaha. In those days operators were changed from ship to ship every few months, and young Mr. Golden was on five different boats in 14 months' time. "Owing to the International Radio Telegraphic Convention of 1912, which was held at Geneva, deciding that all certificates issued before that should be null and void, Mr. Golden was issued a new certificate under the new regulations in force in 1914. That was in February, 1914. In June of the same year the British Admiralty, evidently in anticipation of events, as Mr. Golden said, issued an appeal to various wireless schools, etc., calling on wireless operators, possessing first-class certificates, to join the royal naval reserves, wireless branch, as wireless operators. Anyone who joined, and Mr. Golden was one of them, was given the rank of petty officer. They had to train one week per year on full pay, and were also given a retainer of 25s a month during peace time. He had just completed his training in the naval reserves, when the war clouds burst, and he then remained with the British navy for four and a half year. YEARS OF WAR EXPERIENCE. "H.M.S. submarine Hebe was the first warboat he was placed on, after which he was transferred to submarines C.3, C.13, and C.14, respectively. This was followed by service on de-stroyers, all the time doing wireless operating. He was lucky enough to leave the destroyer H.M.S. Wasp on March 21, 1915, three months prior to her being blown to pieces. Her name had been changed to torpedo boat No. 12, and she was sunk, together with torpedo boat No. 10, both operating off the east coast, in June, 1915. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS SAVED. "One of the most exciting incidents whilst stationed at the Dardanelles," said Mr. Golden, "took place on September 2, 1915. At 10.5 a.m, we suddenly received a wireless message of the sinking, or expected sinking of the transport, Southland, which had been torpedoed off Lemnos. "Wireless messages although very crude with reference to their plants, played a most important part on those occasions," continued Mr. Golden," and as soon almost as we could transmit the contents of the wireless message to the commander, we were on our way, full steam ahead, towards the disabled transport. We had only 28 miles to do to get there, but the Ben My Chree was trembling in every part, with the terrific effort of her engines to get to the scene of the disaster with as little delay as possible. We rescued 815 Australian soldiers from the Southland, and although that boat had a decided list, it was eventually able to get into port under its own steam. "'I have never come across any of those rescued survivors since my arrival in Australia on July 8, 1925,' said Mr. Golden, 'and if anyone should read this, who was amongst them, I should be very pleased to hear from him. Eleven were killed by the explosion prior to the assisting ship arriving. It was not a bad performance. We got the message as stated at 10.5 a.m., and were at the scene of the mishap at 11.15 a.m. " 'I stayed on the Ben-My-Chree until she was eventually sunk by gunfire from the Turks, who were about four miles away he said. 'She sank at Castellorizzo, on January 9, 1917, about 2.30 in the afternoon. The fifth enemy shell blew up her petrol tank, and, of course, we all knew then that was the end of her. Out of a crew of 233 only five were wounded. One of the wounded died later on.' SERVICES ON LAND. "Having had quite enough of sea travelling, at least for the time being, Mr. Golden then took a position in the War Department and Signal Factory at Cricklewood, near London, as tester and supervisor until August, 1919. Being at that time offered an appointment as wireless operator in charge, he went back to sea with the Marconi International Marine Communication Co., Ltd., but on being offered promotion in November, 1919, he took up a position with the Radio Communication Company, London, as testroom supervisor, and assisting engineer, and later on for the same company as operator in charge, carrying out special tests with direction finding and continuous wave-apparatus on various ships, including the P. and O. steamers to Australia. "That was Mr. Golden's first acquaintance with Australia, and after making several trips back to old country, he eventually found this country so enticing that he made arrangements to come out definitely and settle here with his wife and family. "For a short time after his arrival in Australia in July, 1925, Mr. Golden went into partnership with another man on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, but on being offered an appointment with Messrs. Trackson Brothers, Limited, electrical engineers, of Elizabeth-street, Brisbane, in charge of their radio department, he came to Brisbane, and has been here ever since. Apart from dispensing valuable information to radio fans across the counter, Mr. Golden is enthusiastically assisting the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society with his great experience, gained so many various ways as described in these lines. "When the writer called on Mr. Golden at his home in Wynnum South on Saturday afternoon, he was actively engaged on a special type of screened coil, the object of which is to make the receiver selective, in order to get in touch with any other station whilst the powerful 4QG is on the air." Patrick John Golden's Time Line in FamilySearch Family Tree Patrick John Golden: abt 1893 – 7 October 1943; Reference Number: GSFG-R49​​ 1893, Age 0, Birth 1893, Co. Wicklow, Ireland 1901, Age 8, Residence 1901, Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland 1911, Age 18, Residence 1911, Kilmainham, County Dublin, Ireland 1912, Age 19, Occupation 1912, England, United Kingdom, Description: Ship Wireless Operator, Merchant Navy 1914, Age 21, Occupation 1914, England, United Kingdom, Description: Ship Wireless Operator, Royal Navy 1914, Age 21, Military Service 1914, England, United Kingdom, Description: Ship Wireless Operator 1918, Age 25, Marriage, 3 April 1918, Ilford, Redbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Gladys Ada Burrows, Deceased - GSFG-YDS​​ 1919, Age 26, Occupation 1919, England, United Kingdom, Description: Ship Wireless Operator, Merchant Navy 1920, Age 27, Birth of Child 12 February 1920, Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Gerald Valentine Patrick Golden 1920–Deceased, GSFG-K14​​ 1922, Age 29, Birth of Child 1922, Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Gladys Patricia Golden 1922–Deceased, GSFG-YD4​​ 1925, Age 32, Custom Event Emigration 14 May 1925, London, England, United Kingdom, Description: Migration of Golden family from London on SS Bendigo 1925, Age 32, Custom Event Immigration July 1925, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Description: Immigration of Golden family to Sydney on SS Bendigo 1926, Age 33, Occupation 1926, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Description: Wireless Salesman, Trackson Bros. 1930, Age 37, Occupation 1930, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Description: Business Proprietor, Golden Radio Service 1939, Age 46, Military Service 1939, Queensland, Australia, Description: Wireless Operator 1939, Age 46, Occupation 1939, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Description: Wireless Mechanic 1943, Age 50, Marriage 1943, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Violet Henrietta Tibbitts Deceased, GSFP-91C​​ 1943, Age 50, Death 7 October 1943, Archerfield, Queensland, Australia 4PG's WW2 service record states date of birth 1898, but this likely misrepresented to ensure enlistment National Archives of Australia Title: GOLDEN PATRICK JOHN : Service Number - N61073 : Date of birth - 15 Feb 1898 : Place of birth - DUBLIN IRELAND : Place of enlistment - PADDINGTON NSW : Next of Kin - Unknown Contents date range: 1939 - 1948 Series number: B884 Control symbol: N61073 Citation: NAA: B884, N61073 Item barcode: 5613062 Location: Canberra Access status: Not yet examined Date of decision: 01 Jan 1970 Physical format: PAPER FILES AND DOCUMENTS (allocated at series level) Records authority class number: 1010873 Date registered: 15 May 2002 4PG visits his uncle in Warwick while on shore leave PERSONAL. . . . Mr. P. J. Golden, who is in charge of the P. and O. Branch Service liner, "Barabool," spent last week-end in Warwick as the guest of his uncle (the Rev. Father Potter). The local amateur wireless club took the opportunity of inviting Mr. Golden to inspect Mr. Sorensen's wireless plant in Albion-street and on Monday he picked up calls from several stations, including Sydney. In the evening he delivered an address to the members of the club and gave them many valuable and practical hints. Mr. Golden left for Sydney yesterday to join his ship which leaves for London via Capetown and ports on Friday. He expects to be back in Australia about next May. 4PG departs England on SS Bendigo with his family UK Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 Name: Patrick John Golden, Mrs. Gladys Ada Golden, Gladys Patricia Golden, Gerald Valentine Golden Last address in UK: 14 Valentines Road, Ilford Essex Occupation: Wireless Opr., Wife, Nil, Nil Gender: Male, Female, Female, Male Age: 32, 32, 5, 3 years Birth Date: abt 1893, abt 1893, abt 1920, abt 1922 Departure Date: 14 May 1925 Port of Departure: London, England Destination Port: Sydney, Australia Country of Intended Permanent Residence: Australia Ship Name: SS Bendigo Search Ship Database: Search for the Bendigo in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Shipping Line: Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company First tentative enquiry seeking to establish a radio club for Wynnum Manly NEW CLUB FORMATION. Those desirous of forming radio clubs in their districts are invited to forward particulars, which will be given prominence in this column. All communications to be addressed to "Permare," care of this office. Radio enthusiasts residing in Wynnum and Manly districts are cordially invited to write to Hugh K. Morren, Wynnum South, who, with their co-operation, is anxious to form a radio club in that district. First meeting of Wynnum Radio Club, no reference to 4PG, but he may have been present WYNNUM CLUB. INSTRUCTION IN MORSE. The first meeting of the Wynnum Radio Club was held at Mr. H. K. Morren's residence, Wynnum South, on Wednesday evening last. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, very few members turned up. Those who did however, are to be congratulated for their real. They were Messrs. H. Genn, J. Bruce, and Nedlog. Owing to there being no quorum, no official meeting could be held, yet those present discussed to a great length the preliminary arrangements of the club. Mr. H. K. Morren has offered his residence for future meetings, until such time as arrangements can be made for established headquarters. Would residents of Wynnum and Manly districts therefore please note that they are welcome to attend the next meeting, which will be held at Mr. Morren's residence on Monday evening, the 14th instant? Owing to static from the passing storm, it was impossible to appreciate the broadcasting from 4QG on Mr. Morren's four-valve receiver. Nevertheless, the evening passed pleasantly enough. Mr. Nedlog offered his services to coach members in the Morse code, so that they might be able to obtain their experimenter's license, and went so far as to outline a novel suggestion, which, if approved by club members, will dispense with the monotonous grind usually associated with the attainment of reception speed in Morse. 4PG granted AOCP, starts work on his transmitting set TRANSMITTING LICENCE. WYNNUM SOUTH RESIDENT. A licence to transmit has been granted to Mr. P. J. Golden, of Pine-street, Wynnum South. The wavelengths allotted to him are 125 and 250 metres. We understand that Mr. Golden will not "appear on the ether" for some time, as he is busily engaged in the construction of his set, and he has other work besides which keeps his hands full just now. Mr. Golden is an experienced radio operator, holding certificates from the P. M., England, and the U.S. Government. An interesting fact concerning this experimenter's station is that the call letters alloted to him are 4PG. This will be quite all right when he uses his key and transmits the Morse code, but residents of Wynnum may be nonplussed if they mistake 4PG for 4QG, and wonder what has happened to their wonderful station. This, of course, is all due respect to Mr. Golden's abilities! Inaugural meeting of Wynnum and Manly Radio Society held at 4PG's home RADIO SOCIETY. WYNNUM AND MANLY CLUB. The inaugural meeting of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society was held on Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr P. J. Golden, Pine-street, Wynnum South. Fifteen members were in attendance, and promises were received from seven others, who forwarded apologies for their absence. Those present included six lady residents of the district. This constitutes a record, inasmuch as the society is the first in the Commonwealth to have lady members. The name Wynnum and Manly Radio Society was unanimously adopted. The objects of the society were then described by the secretary, Mr. Golden. On the motion of Mr. Bebbington, seconded by Mr. Gornick, the secretary was instructed to issue invitations to other radio enthusiasts in the district to be present at the next meeting, which will be held at Mr. Golden's residence on Thursday, May 6. All those interested in wireless, whether they desire to gain sufficient knowledge to construct their own sets or wish to go further and join the eve increasing ranks of experimenters in Queensland, are invited to attend. The demonstration of the assembly of a simple crystal set will be given for the benefit of beginners in the science, at the next meeting. Meeting of Wynnum and Manly Radio Society appoints office-bearers including 4PG as honorary secretary WYNNUM AND MANLY RADIO SOCIETY. The weekly meeting of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Club was held in the Star Theatre on Monday night, when the following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr. H. B. Hogg; vicechairman, Mr. J. S. Russell; hon. secretary, Mr. P. J. Golden; assistant secretary, Mr. P. C. Lloyd; treasurer, Mr. A. G. Moulland; Press correspondent, Mr. E. P. Turley; committee, Messrs. A. E. Giles, F. Morton, P. Shepperd, D. Bebbington, and A. Edwards. The appointment of other office-bearers, including the technical adviser, was held over until next meeting. It was decided to admit lady members on half membership fee, and retain present quarters for the time being. The secretary was instructed to get into communication with all other radio societies around Brisbane, with a view of inducing 4QG to put on a special dance programme, so that a radio ball could be organised throughout the broadcasting area. A small subcommittee was appointed to draw up a syllabus for the guidance of the society. As previous, with further detail WYNNUM AND MANLY. The following officers of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society have been elected:— Chairman, Mr. Harry Hogg; vice-chairman, Mr. J. Russell; treasurer, Mr. B. Moulard; secretary, Mr. P. J. Golden; assistant secretary, Mr. P. C. Lloyd; Press representative, Mr P. Turley; and a general committee of 10 members, including the above officers and Messrs. Giles, sen., Morton, Edwards, Sheppard, and Bebbington. The secretary was instructed to make inquiries as to the possibility of arranging, in conjunction with the other clubs in the Brisbane area, a popular wireless night. It was pointed out that the novel departure suggested would materially assist broadcasting in the State and help to give it the necessary fillip it deserves. Report of St Patrick's Tennis Club ball; many of the Radio Society members also involved WATERLOO BAY. WYNNUM, LOTA, AND MANLY. . . . St. Patrick's Tennis Club Ball.— The first annual ball in connection with St. Patrick's Hibernian Tennis Club took place in the Wynnum and Manly School of Arts on Saturday night last. The decorations were of a unique character, the hall being canopied in green and gold, whilst the alcoves were arranged with evergreens, so as to form veritable fairy bowers, which were used for supper tables. The attendance constitutes a record, and at times the dance floor was taxed to its utmost capacity. At 10 p.m., Mr. B. Hobson, president of the combined Churches' Tennis Association, formally introduced Mr. W. H. Barnes, M.L.A. Mr. Barnes presented the trophy won during the recent interchurch matches to the successful players. In presenting the C.C.T.A. Cup to the winners, the Hibernian Tennis Club, he congratulated the winners upon their achievement. Gold medals were then presented to Miss D. Taylor and Mr. H. Snowden, of St. Paul's Club, winners of the mixed doubles championship. The runners up, Miss J. Merse and Mr. H. Merse, were presented with silver medals also. Amongst those present were: Alderman and Mrs. Dart, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ryan, Mesdames H. B. Hogg, J. P. Golden, A. Hewer, Bollis, F. Livingstone, E. Salisbury, O. Obst, Grimley, Peisker, Nudd, Merse, Jones, Misses M. Love, Morgan, Holsen, Guyther, W. McNeale, D. Fox, S. Pickering, Hutton, Scott, E. Rose, Salisbury, V. Harlon, D. Rickwood, McKenna, Battershill, P. Gee, P. Taylor, E. Keith, E. Harman, M. Henderson, Davis, Roberts, E Goodman, G. Wright, P. Carlin, J. Dwyer, G. Forfar, Pavev, Obst, Livingstone, Merse, Hooper, Hanson, Wilson, J. Merse, and D. Taylor; Messrs. D. Bebbington, Frank Obst, H. B. Hogg, A. Jones, B. Morgan, W. A. Smith, L. Edwards, A. Obst, A. Humphreys, F. Reese, H. Merse, H. Snowden, W. Cullum, J. Stevenes, E. Heath, P. J. Golden, F. J. Cocks, V. P. Hickey, C. Mathams, E. Raymond, D. Ricketts, M. Mill, W. Rickets, G. lrwan, A. Davidson, T. Westlake, D. Kimlin, J. Kinling, S. Snowden, G. Keith, W. Cullen, A. Rowbotham, M. O'Connor, D. J. O'Connor, E. Gornik, C. Carlson, R. Holloway, A. Chave, Davis, E. Edwards, A. H. Stansfield, B. Hobson, and H. Bene. 4PG appointed as technical adviser to Wynnum and Manly Radio Society WATERLOO BAY. . . . Wynnum and Manly Radio Club.— The weekly meeting of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Club took place in the Star Theatre, Wynnum South, on Monday night. Mr. H. B. Hogg presided. The recommendation of the executive that Mr. P. J. Golden be elected to the post of technical adviser to the club was accepted. It was decided to co-operate with the Wooloowin Radio Club in its endeavour to have the wave length of 4QG altered. It was decided to alter the meeting night from Monday to Wednesday. Opening of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society club rooms a major event with 4QG personalities, other radio clubs present, 4PG as secretary CLUB ROOMS OPENED. WYNNUM-MANLY SOCIETY. Saturday afternoon will remain a red letter day in the annals of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society, whose new club room and grounds, situated on Tingal-road, Wynnum South (just outside Wynnum South Railway Station) were officially opened by the director of the Queensland Radio Service, 4QG (Mr. J. W. Robinson). There was a very good attendance including many wireless enthusiasts and representatives of other Radio Clubs around Brisbane. The Wynnum District Band enlivened the proceedings with some fine music, and from every point of view the function was successful. It was the first "officially opened" Radio Club in Queensland. One of the objects of the society is to later on affiliate with the Wireless Institute of Australia. Their motto is: "We exist to learn and advance the science." So far there are 24 members belonging to the society, and it is the intention to train them in transmitting messages as soon as they are financially strong enough to instal a transmitter. All the work to date has been carried out by the members themselves. They have erected two masts, 47ft high, which carry a sausage-type aerial, both masts being shaped like windmill towers and very substantial. Inside the society's room several Wireless sets, belonging to individual members, were put into action during the afternoon session of 4QG. The principal officials of the society are:— Messrs. H. Hogg (president), A. J. Mouland (treasurer), and P. J. Golden (secretary). Prior to the official opening communication was established by a loud speaker with 4QG just at the time when the announcer broadcasted the fact that Mr. Robinson, the director of 4QG, was about to open the room and grounds, and congratulated the society on their enthusiasm and zeal. The president (Mr. H. Hogg) before calling on Mr. Robinson to unlock the door, in a jovial speech outlined the history of the society. It was founded on April 22 last by a few enthusiasts, and great thanks were due to Mr. A. J. Mouland to allow them to hold their initial meetings in a room at the Star Picture Theatre. It was really due to their members' instrumentality and hard work that they had reached the stage they were in. WIRELESS EDUCATION. Mr. Robinson then opened the door to the accompaniment of cheers. He said it means another step forward in the radio service and the wireless movement. He compared the real true value of the radio clubs' services to being equal to a "gas school" provided by a gas company, to teach housewives and others how to use gas. A station like 4QG was providing the "gas," so to speak, through the air, and the radio clubs' movement was educating the public in wireless in general, spreading the news how to use sets, and thus helping to eliminate very often much undeserved criticism levelled at the station itself. CHECK ON JUVENILE CRIME. He had recently spoken to Mr. Nicholson, the Victorian Police Commissioner, who informed him that since the radio clubs had started in Victoria there had been a great decrease in juvenile crime, which was traceable to the clubs. He had had a look around that afternoon, and had not seen anything better anywhere than what the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society had provided. They would always find the club's door open for those seeking information concerning wireless. It was a wireless encyclopedia. He then declared the room and grounds officially open. (Applause). Mr. H. Kington, president of the Wooloowln Radio Club, offered his congratulations, and stated that ever since his club started they had been working for a better inter-radio club spirit. Alderman W. L. Dart congratulated the society on their enthusiasm and energy. He hoped they would soon have sufficient money to get a transmitter. Mr. F. W. Keeping, president of the Graceville Radio Club, congratulated the Wynnum and Manly Society on their room and grounds, and expressed the hope that his own society would soon have a clubroom also. Rev. Father J. Kelly said that the society was trying to make "radio" in Wynnum and Manly worth while. It also brought the people closer together for their mutual benefit. BEDTIME STORIES. Rev. R. W. Shand said that when he last spoke on wireless he spoke against the broadcasting of church services, and through it brought a certain amount of criticism upon his head. However, he would like to congratulate 4QG and its director on their very fine programme daily broadcasted. It must be a difficult matter for the management to always be able to secure first class artists, and they did not deserve a lot of the criticism one so often read about. He considered Saturday night's bedtime stories, the finest in Australia, having listened-in to the other stations; nothing could get near 4QG's programmes which was of a very high tone. He closed by congratulating Mr. Hogg and his committee on their wonderful forward movement by establishing their own room. At this stage Miss "Mabel Sunshine," who resides with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Cormack, at Wynnum South, entertained those present by cleverly reciting: "The Usual Way." RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTS. Mr. A. A. Jackson, representing the Wireless Institute of Australia, said that the value of the society in the district was fairly obvious. Through it research work and experiments could be advanced, for which the necessary books had to be procured, which perhaps individuals, could not afford. Mr. E. G. Ablitt (president of the Auchenflower and District Radio Club), Mr. A. E. Newham, representing the Eastern Suburbs Radio Club, and Mr. T. Starkey (sic, Starkie), of the Toombul Radio Club, also added their congratulations. During the afternoon the visitors were entertained to afternoon tea by the ladies' committee of the society. As previous, another perspective WYNNUM NEWS. . . . WYNNUM RADIO CLUB. A green and blue flag crossed by a zigzag in white, symbolising a flash of lightning, and flying above an unpretentious building in Tingal-road, near Wynnum South railway station, on Saturday afternoon, and two substantial lattice towers surmounted by high poles, and connected by wires attracted con-siderable interest. The building has become the headquarters of the Wynnum Radio Club, which was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by Mr. J. W. Robinson, director of Station 4QG, in the presence of a large number of wireless enthusiasts and several ladies. The Wynnum Club only counts its age by months, but owing to the energy and enthusiasm of the president (Mr. H. B. Hogg) and the hon. secretary (Mr. P. J. Golden), backed by the members, rapid progress has been made. The club was formed at a meeting held on April 22 last, and there are now 24 members. Weekly meetings are held, where instruction is freely given to beginners, and where lectures on radio are delivered. For a time the meetings took place at the Star Pictures theatre. Timber was purchased for the new building at a cost of £11, and two substantial lattice masts with poles were made and erected free of cost by members. The height to the top of the poles is 47ft and the aerial is what is known as the naval cage or "sausage" aerial. The club has for its motto, "We exist to learn and advance the science." Amongst those present on Saturday were Messrs. H. Kingston (sic, Kington) (Wooloowin Radio Club), — Keeping, (Graceville), E. G. Ablett (Auchenflower), A. E. Noonan (Eastern Suburbs), T. Starkey (sic, Starkie) (Toombul), and A. H. Jackson (representing the president of the Queensland Wireless Institute). The club president gave a brief history of the club and its objects. He also acknowledged the generous support the club had received from city firms engaged in wireless. Mr. Robinson, in formally opening the building, congratulated the club on its progress and enterprise. It had made a big step forward in radio work in Queensland. The movement was of great value in Queensland. A radio club helped the people to understand wireless, and he hoped the Wynnum Club would reach its objective, and become a transmitting station. There was no better club for its age in the South, and to it belonged the credit of initiating a scheme which on Friday evening next would find its fulfilment, when not only the people of Wynnum, but the people in many other towns in Queensland on the same evening would be holding a radio ball, the full programme of music for which would be broadcasted from station 4QG. fRepresentatives of the several clubs present also congratulated the Wynnum Club. Alderman W. L. Dart and the Revs. Father Kelly and R. W. Shand also spoke, both speakers paying a tribute to 4QG, particularly mentioning the good influence of the bedtime stories upon the children listening in. Station 4QG also wirelessed congratulations. Miss Mabel Cormac ("Mabel Sunshine" of 4QG) recited "In the Usual Way," and the Wynnum and District Band helped to enliven the afternoon's proceedings. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. As previous, yet another perspective WATERLOO BAY. FROM HEMMANT TO LOTA. Radio Club Room. In April a little band of radio enthusiasts formed the Wynnum and Manly Radio Club. They immediately embarked upon an ambitious scheme, with the object of providing suitable club rooms and testing facilities, recognising that by so doing they would be performing the dual function of helping radio enthusiasts to further their studies and provide a means for beginners to have their problems solved. The whole of the work connected with the fitting of the club room and the making and erection of modern lattice aerial masts has been carried out by the club members, under the capable supervision of Mr. H. B. Hogg, (president), Mr. P. J. Golden (secretary and technical adviser) and Mr. P. C. Lloyd (assistant secretary). The social side of the club is in the hands of a ladies committee consisting of Mesdames P. C. Lloyd, P. J. Golden, H. B. Hogg, A. G. Mouland, H. C. Cormac, A. W. Edwards, E. P. Turley, F. J. Maguire, Misses W. Lloyd and P. Jones. Punctually at 3.30 p.m. 4QG, by means of a loud speaker placed in the grounds, announced to the large assemblage the official opening of the club rooms and congratulated the members upon the success achieved. The president of the club (Mr. H. B. Hogg), after outlining the formation of the club, formally introduced Mr. J. W. Robinson (director of the Queensland Radio Service). Speaking on the functions of a radio society, Mr. Robinson said that their field of usefulness was of capital value to the wireless movement. They tended to improve the knowledge of radio amongst amateurs, thus making for better reception, and it naturally followed that wireless would be increasingly popular. Continuing, Mr. Robinson quoted the remarks of a Southern radio man, who had proved that since wireless had become so universally popular crime had decreased, parrticularly amongst juveniles. He also congratulated the Wynnum and Manly Club upon their forward move. He had not seen better club rooms in his travels, he said, and he felt sure that there wouId always be an open door for radio enthusiasts to bring their troubles. After Mr. Robinson had declared the club room open, representatives of other metropolitan clubs offered their congratulations, amongst them being Messrs. H. Kingston, (Wooloowin Radio Club), Mr. S. W. Keeping (Graceville Club), and Mr. E. G. Ablitt (Auchenflower Club), Mr. A. A. Jackson spoke on behalf of the Wireless Institute of Australia. Other speakers included Ald. W. L. Dart, the Rev. Father Kelly, P.P. and Rev. R. W. Shand. During the afternoon Miss Mabel Sunshine who resides with her parents at Wynnum South, gave a recitation entitled "In the Usual Way" and the Wynnum District Band rendered a programme whilst afternoon tea was being served by the ladies' committee. At the conclusion of the opening ceremony the visitors inspected the club quarters, which really combine a recreation room and laboratory. As previous, a fourth and final perspective Wynnum and Radio. A Town of Aerials. Club Room Opened. Wireless aerials are almost as thick as clothes lines at the two towns of Wynnum and Manly. In fact it is as difficult in some cases to distinguish between aerials and clothes lines, as it is to tell where Wynnum ends and Manly begins. The aerials differ in length as great as the yarns which the bayside fishermen tell, and vary as much in height as the information one can obtain about the probable date of the opening of the new road to Wynnum from Brisbane. They are said to be about 3,000 licensed listeners in the twin towns; the number of unlicensed listeners or "pirates" has yet to be computed by the Radio Inspector. In April last, several of the more enthusiastic of the listeners, those who had developed an interest in the experimental side of wireless reception, came to a decision that if a club were formed it would help to bring radio enthusiasts together at a common meeting place, where an exchange of ideas would prove mutually beneficial. A club was formed and a meeting place was arranged through the kind assistance of a member. But the club wanted a home of its own. A small building within a stone's throw of Wynnum South railway station was secured on a two years' lease at a comparatively low rental, and working bees arranged by the members soon set the place in order, and equipped with test benches and lockers such as a club room needs. The club room finished, members commenced the erection of two masts. The masts were designed on the pyramid lattice wood style, each 30 feet high, with a 20-foot single mast on top. The aerial was made in the usual naval "sausage" type. Everything was finished by last Saturday, on which day the club extended an invitation to the secretaries of the several metropolitan wireless clubs, and to the residents of the twin towns to inspect the club room and some pieces of apparatus which members had put together. There was a large attendance, which included the director of the Queensland Radio Service (Mr. J. W. Robinson); who performed the official opening ceremony, Messrs. T. Starkie, (secretary, Toombul Radio Club), S. W. Keeping (secretary, Graceville Radio Club), A. H. Jackson (representing the Wireless Institute, Queensland division), E. G. Ablitt (president, Auchenflower, Radio Club), H. Kington (president, Wooloowln Radio Club), Ald. W. L. Dart (member for the district in the Brisbane City Council), Rev. Father J. Kelly, and Rev. R. W. Shand (both radio enthusiasts of the twin towns), and "Mabel Sunshine" of "Uncle Ben's" bedtime story telling party. The Wynnum and District Town Band played pleasing music during the afternoon, and a Iadies' committee dispensed afternoon teas. The opening ceremonials were commenced with the broadcasting of a congratulatory message from station 4QG, after which the president of the club (Mr. H. B. Hogg) introduced Mr. J. W. Robinson. The director of station 4QG offered his congratulations to the club on the success attained in such a short time, and spoke of the good clubs could accomplish by assisting both the broadcast listener and the genuine experimenter. The broadcasting stations were putting programmes on the air for everybody to hear, and if these programmes were not received properly the stations often came in for criticism which they did not deserve. Clubs could assist listeners to use their receiving instruments properly, and thus make the programmes more enjoyable to them. Radio clubs could educate users of instruments; the clubs could help them over difficulties and point the way to better reception. Then the clubs had great value from a social point of view. It was good that young men should be able to meet together and discuss and experiment in things wireless. The Victorian Police Commission had attributed the decrease in juvenile crime in Melbourne to the interest the boys were taking in wireless. Instead of on the streets at night, the boys were now found in their homes or at the club-rooms experimenting in wireless. Mr. Robinson said he had visited many clubs, but he had not seen or heard of any greater accomplishment in so short a time of a club's existence as that which he had noted at Wynnum. He expressed a wish that the club would thrive, and do good in every way. The club and its room could be likened to a wireless encyclopaedia, with its pages always open to those who sought the solution of a problem. He had much pleasure in declaring the club-room open. Congratulatory addresses were delivered by the secretaries of other clubs and by other visitors, and opportunity was taken to publicly thank Mr. Robinson for the service which he was providing the listening-in public from Station 4QG. One speaker expressed the opinion that the bedtime stories were the best in Australia. Mr. H. Kington said that ever since the Wooloowin club was inaugurated its members had been working towards the attainment of a better inter-club spirit. There had been some improvement, and clubs were now drawn much nearer together. Mr. Kington urged all clubs to work for the formation of a combined clubs' council, which, if brought into being, he said, would be a great help to the clubs of Brisbane and also the broadcast listeners. "Mabel Sunshine" entertained the assemblage with a recitation, "The Usual Way." When making an appeal for funds to assist the club, the president (Mr. Hogg) mentioned that the club aspired to later instal a transmitter, and gave out the club's motto as "We exist to learn and advance the science." In the club room some excellently made receivers and wave traps were exhibited by Messrs. A. G. Mouland?, P. J. Golden (secretary of the club), and F. Morton. Radio ball by Wynnum and Manly Radio Society well supported by locals, and a dance music broadcast by 4QG WYNNUM AND MANLY RADIO BALL. WYNNUM SOUTH, September 17. The radio ball arranged to utilise the special broadcasted programme by the Queensland Radio Service was an unprecedented success at the Star Theatre, Wynnum South, tonight. The arrangements for reception of the wireless music were carried out by the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society, who had installed eight AR 19 Amplion loud speakers which were distributed along the walls of the theatre and connected by a special wiring system in series. The receiving set consisted of a Fada five-valve Neutrodyne loaned by Messrs Trackson Bros. The first of its kind yet attempted in Queensland, the distribution of sound throughout the hall was remarkable and the whole programme left nothing to be desired. The main hall was used exclusively for dancing, and was gaily decorated with flags, streamers, and palms, the club flag hanging gracefully under the Australian flag. The long supper tables in the annexe were decorated in royal blue and green (the club colours) and the stage, usually used for an orchestra, was arranged as a sitting out space. The following ladies were responsible for the preparations: Mesdames P. C. LIoyd, H. B. Hogg, P. J. Golden, C. H. Cormac, A. G. Mouland, F. Maguire, Hurley, Dutton, A. Barclay, E. P. Turley, Luff, A. W. Edwards, Misses Jones and D. Roberts. Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. LIoyd, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mouland, Mr. and Mrs. Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Barclay, Dr. and Mrs. Cormac, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. A W. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. A. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. G. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bone, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Turley, Mesdames J. O'Brien, P. and G. Jones, Gibbs, sen., G. Ryan, Hazel Moores, W. Cowell, McLauchlan, Argaet, D. Kennedy, E. Hill, Cross, J. Gilbert, Misses E. Loynes, F. Lehner, A. McKee, E. Wofters, H. Graham, G. Marsden, D. Ede, V. O'Brien, V. and E. Salisbury, E. Mines, Gardiner, Porter, R. Willis, D. Atwood, V. Curtis, A. Zessin, A. Wilkinson, J. Campbell, V. and E. Kohler, R. Bennett, C. Mathams, M. Macaulay, J. Webber, S. Hooper, S. Petersen, I. Richardson, O'Sullivan, L. Stratford, E. King, D. Roberts, J. O'Niel, G. Forar, G. Bone, Taylor, E. and G. Dougherty, R. Currie, P. McDonald, M. Mackrell, McIntosh, Brodie, V. Richardson, P. and F. Muller, Wilkes, Barton, J. Goodman, T. Forbes, F. L. Lloyd, G. Hill, R. Crouch, Messrs. S. Morton, P. Shepherd, L. Edwards, F. Morton, A. E. Giles, J. D. McCarthy, A. T. McKee, W. Luff, P. R. Trood, R. and A. Jones, E. Heath, B. E. Frederick, V. Burguez, R. Barclay, H. Hooper, J. and F. Kohler, R. and T. Douglas, R. Moores, R. Nugent, A. E. Chave, jun., R. Walmsley, H. Stratford, W. Beverley, A. and C. Crowther, A. Randall, Bone, T. Pratt, J. Poole, N. Lewis, R. Hurley, L. Mathams, H. Paten, F. Crawford, R. Whitehead, R. D. Barton, E. H. Wilkes, A. and E. Pyle, W. Ricketts, C. N. Copeland, C. Richardson, A. Henderson, E. Bunker, H. Johnson, H. Bloomer, E. Barben, R. Henderson, B. Lucas, E. Cole, N. Roberts, H. G. Crofts. Mr and Mrs 4PG attend a social gathering for the Centenary Motor Boat Club WATERLOO BAY. FROM HEMMANT TO MANLY. . . . Centenary Motor Boat Club.— At a well-attended social gathering held in the Wynnum and Manly School of Arts on Saturday night, the trophies awarded by the Centenary Motor Boat Club during the past racing season, and valued at over £100, were distributed. In making the presentations, the patron, Mr. W. H. Barnes, M.L.A., congratulated the club upon its successful year, and wished it future prosperity. In handing the patron's cup to the winner, Commodore S. Johnssen, Mr. Barnes intimated his willingness to furnish another such trophy to be used as the club considered fit. With the assistance of the secretary (Mr. E. L. Thompson), Mr. Barnes then made the following presentations:— Patron's cup race: Victory (Commodore S. Johnssen), 1; Verona (G. Finucane), 2; Aloha (S. Morton), 3. The Miller Cup (presented by Mr. N. L. Miller): Aloha (S. Morton), 1; Thistle (F. McIntosh), 2; Victory (S. Johnssen), 3. Waterloo Bay cup (presented by Mr. E. W. Crook): Maureen (E. W. Neilsen), 1; Thistle (F. McIntosh), 2; Verona (G. Finucane), 3. Graham Murry memorial cup, 1925-26: Maureen (E. W. Neilson); 1924-25 replica, Kelvin (J. Porter). Regal cup (presented by the Queensland Machinery Company): Thistle (F. Mclntosh), 1; Aloha (S. Morton), 2; Romance (W. Forbes), 3. Forbes cup (presented by Mr. W. Forbes): Stanley (F. Dodd), 1; Maureen (E. W. Neilsen), 2; Victor, (E. L. Thompson), 3. Commodore's cup: Victor (E. L. Thompson) 1, Victory (S. Johnssen) 2, Aloha (S. Morton) 3. Fisher Cup, presented by Mr. J. M. Fisher: Romance (W. Forbes) 1, Verona (G. Finucane) 2. Lady Skipper race, Miss Billie Finucane (Verona) 1, Miss A. Beasley (Maureen) 2, Miss Beal (E.S.T.) 3. The club presented Mrs. F. McIntosh with a handsome ladies' handbag, as a mark of appreciation of her work as president of of the ladies' committee since its incep-tion. The large number present included: Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Little, Mr. and Mrs. W. Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. F. McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. W. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. S. Morton, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Finucane, Mr. and Mrs. W. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Golden; Mesdames W. H. Barnes, O.B.E., Graham Little, Graham Murray, and the following representatives of the R.Q.Y.C. : Misses Wardrop, J. Jones, Mole, Gray, Zimitat, Messrs. D. Brown, and W. Yeowart. The social arrangements of the evening were in the hands of the ladies' committee, consisting of Mesdames Graham Murray (president), C. M. Howard (vice-president). E. L. Thompson (secretary), Miss T. Forbes (treasurer). Mesdames S. Morton, W. Forbes, W. Olsen, E. E. Fletcher, W. Osborne, G. Finucane, N. L. Miller, H. Genn. Dance music was supplied by the Blue Bird Orchestra, and extras were played by Mrs. Murray Little. Mr. H. Bone carried out the duties of M.C. Another report of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Society Radio Ball DANCE AT WYNNUM. The inaugural ball of the Wynnum and Manly Radio Club was held in the Star Picture Theatre last Friday night, when there was a large attendance, and many spectators were in the gallery. The decorations were in royal blue and emerald green (the club colours), and were carried out by members of the club. The music was by the Savoy orchestra broadcast by station 4QG. The supper arrangements were carried out by a committee of ladies, consisting of Mesdames P. C. Lloyd (convener), C. H. Cormac, H. B. Hogg, P. J. Golden, F. Maguire, A. G. Mouland, Hurley, Dutton, A. W. Edwards, A. Barclay, E. P. Turley, A. Luff, Misses Jones and D. Roberts. Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mouland, Mr. and Mrs. Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bartley, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Cormac, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. A. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. G. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bone, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Turley, Mesdames J. O'Brien, P. and G. Jones, Gibbs, senr., G. Ryan, Hazell, Moores, W. Cowell, M. McLaughlin, A. Argaet, D. Kennedy, E. Hill, Cross, Misses E. Loynes, Porter, F. Lehuers, A. McKee, E. Walters, H. Graham, G. Marsden, D. Ede, V. O'Brien, V. and E. Salisbury, E. Mines, Gardiner, Porter, R. Willis, Gardiner, D. Attwood, E. Curtis, A. Zessin, A.. Wilkinson, Jean Campbell, V. and E. Kohler, R. Bennett, C. Mathams, M. Macaulay, J. Webber, S. Hooper, S. Petersen, I. Richardson, O. Sullivan, L. Stratford, E. King, D. Roberts, J. O'Neill, G. Forfar, G. Bone, Taylor, E. and G. Dougherty, R. Currie, G. McDonald, M. Mackrell, Mclntosh, Brodie, V. Richardson, G. and F. Muller, E. Wilkes, Burton, J. Goodman, T. Forbes, F. L. Lloyd, S. Hill, R. Crouch, Messrs. S. Morton, P. Shepherd, L. Edwards, T. Morton, A. E. Giles, J. D. McCarthy, G. Dunn, A. T. McKee, W. Luff, P. R. Trude, R. A. Jones, C. Heath, B. Frederich, V. Burguez, R. Barclay, H. Hooper, J. and F. Kohler, R. and T. Douglas, R. Moores, R. Nugent, A. E. Chave, junr., R. Walmsley, H. Stratford, W. Beverley, A. and C. Crowther, A. Randall, H. Bone, junr., T. Pratt, J. J. Poole, N. Lewis, R. Hurley, L. Mathams, H. Payten, F. Crawford, R. Whitehead, R. O. Barton, E. H. Wilkes, A. and E. Pyle, W. Ricketts, C. N. Copeland, C. Richardson, A. Hender-son, C. Bunker, H. Johnson, H. Bloomer, E. Barbew, R. Henderson, B. Lucas, E. Cole, N. Roberts, and H. G. Crofts. 4PG reports on modifying a receiver for use as a transmitter WIRELESS WORLD. (By "Permare.") USE FOR RECEIVER ACTION AS TRANSMITTER. THE illustration reproduced this week shows how on an ordinary receiver may be used as a low power transmitter. It will be noticed from the diagram that the telephones and the hand operating key (for the transmission of morse signals) are controlled by a switch, whilst the transmitting condenser — a conventional .0002 variable transmitting condenser — may be similarly controlled. For low power a condenser may be put across the grid coil to facilitate tuning. Without a condenser different values may be tried. The best idea would be to make the coils as specified, trying different taps. The aerial and plate coils are wound on one tube, and the grid coil may be of the air wound type. Tappings are taken on every turn except the aerial coil, which may be tapped every five turns. In case an aerial tuning condenser is necessary it is advisable to use one. POSITION OF THE COILS. With regard to the placing of the coils, the aerial coil is on the extreme left. About half an inch distant the plate coil is wound. Four inches from the plate coil the grid coil is wound, and as it is self supporting it may be arranged to work variometer fashion in the extension of the former, upon which the aerial and plate coils are wound. No radio frequency chokes are necessary in this circuit. GRID LEAK. With those who desire to use this type of transmitter for high powers it is advisable to use a grid leak of the water variety. Several types will suggest themselves to the experimenter, and space does not allow of a detailed description here. The diameter of the plate and aerial coils is four
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