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Radio 4GY – Gympie

‘When radio was King!’

4GY was officially launched at the Olympia Theatre in Mellor Street on the Monday 3 November, 1941. There was a “full presentation” of artists from the Gympie District at the Olympia Theatre including the combined children’s choir and the Gympie Mouth Organ Band. Proceeds from the night went to the Gympie Liberty Week Fund. The original station operated from premises on Brisbane Road, Monkland. The Gympie Times was filled with local companies selling the latest and greatest radios.

Advert for 4GY opening
Advert for 4GY opening
Opening Gympie's Broadcasting Station
Opening Gympie’s Broadcasting Station
4GY Successful Test
4GY Successful Test
4GY Official Opening
4GY Official Opening
Milestone of Progress
Milestone of Progress
Radio made in Gympie by Charlie Whittingham
Radio made in Gympie by Charlie Whittingham
Charlie Wittingham, Radio Dealer and Set Constructor
Charlie Whittingham, Radio Dealer and Set Constructor
Gympie School-Children's Choir at Olympic Theatre
Gympie School-Children’s Choir at Olympic Theatre for opening of 4GY, Monday 3 November 1941 at 8pm

 

 

 

 

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