# History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Biographies/A
## ABBISS

* Abbiss, John Edwin Frederick "Jack" - 1907(Eng)-1977(Qld) - Licences: 4JA Brisbane (Balmoral, 1930; Morningside, 1931-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 581, 1930, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; employment (Evans Deakin shipyards) - Halcyon: p. 83, Abiss - Electoral Rolls: engineering draftsman (Morningside, 1936); draftsman (Coorparoo, 1937; Morningside, 1949-1977)

## ABBOTT

* Abbott, Reginald Nicholson or Nicolson - 1897(Vic)-1980(Vic) - Licences: 3VR Melbourne (Alphington, 1923-1927); 3ABB Melbourne (Caulfield, 1947-1980) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 273, 1916 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Alphinton, 1925-1927; St Kilda, 1931-1937; Caulfield, 1942-1949); technician (Caulfield, 1954-1977)
* Abbott, Roy Edgar - 1902(NSW)-1943(Qld) - Licences: 2YK Dorrigo (1930-1931); 2YK Telegraph Point (1933-1939) - Qualifications: cc; CPRTelephony 668, 1921; 2COCP 179, 1938 - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: teacher (Dorrigo, 1930; Telegraph Point, 1933-1937; Mittagong, 1943) - Sacrifice: "Greater love hath no man than this"
* Abbott, Thomas Kingsmill - 1891(NSW)-1933(NSW) - Licences: 2TK Wingen (1926-1929) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified (likely military) - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1; witness to Royal Commission 1927 (as Graziers' Assoc NSW) - Comment: beware other contemporaneous TK Abbotts - Electoral Rolls: overseer (Muralla, 1913); grazier (Wollongong, 1931) - Links: Obit

## ABRAHAMS

* Abrahams, Frank - 1903(Vic)-1984(Vic) - Licences: 3FA Melbourne (South Yarra, 1924-1925) - Qualifications: cc; 3COCP 6089, 1966 - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: no occupation (St Kilda, 1925-1931); manufacturer (St Kilda, 1935-1936; Malvern, 1943-1967; Toorak, 1977-1980) - Relationships: brother of Louis Henry Abrahams
* Abrahams, Louis Henry - 1889(Vic)-1940(Vic) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Melbourne (St Kilda, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil identified as yet - amateur receiver; WW1; director (Victorian Radio Interests Ltd); witness to Royal Commission Wireless 1927 - Electoral Rolls: potter (Brunswick, 1909); tobacconist (South Yarra, 1912-1921); manufacturer (St Kilda, 1924-1926); burner (Brunswick, 1937-1942) - Relationships: brother of 3FA Frank Abrahams

## ACKERMAN

* Ackerman, Joseph Adam - 1911(NSW)-1993(Qld) - Licences: 2ALG Sydney (Carlton, 1938-1939, 1946-1948); 2ALG Wentworthville (1950); 2ALG Sydney (Parramatta, 1954-1958; North Rocks, 1960-1961; Epping, 1965-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2229, 1938, NSW - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster, WW2 - Electoral Rolls: postal employee (Paddington, 1932; Annandale, 1933-1936; Kogarah, 1937-1943; Carlton, 1949); clerk (Parramatta, 1954-1958); senior supervisor (Wentworthville, 1963; Epping, 1968-1972); retired (Sans Souci, 1977; Hurstville, 1980)

## ACKLING

* Ackling, Harold Daniel - 1892(NSW)-1982(NSW) - Licences: 2PX Sydney (Bankstown, 1930-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 612, 1930, NSW - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster, WW2 - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Randwick, 1913); machinist (Bankstown, 1930-1980)

## ACKLAND

* Ackland, Robert Gernand - 1912(NSW)-1962(NSW) - Licences: 2AJJ Sydney (Cremorne, 1938; Drummoyne, 1939; Cremorne, 1946-1950); 2AJJ Colah (1954-1961) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2090, 1938, NSW; BOCP 148, 1938 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Neutral Bay, NSW, 1934-1937); mechanic (2CR Radio Station, Cumnock, NSW, 1943); radio technician (Cremorne, NSW, 1949; Mt Colah, NSW, 1958)
* Ackland, Stanley Frederick Gloucester - 1904(SA)-1966(SA) - Licences: Receive Adelaide (Prospect, 1923); 5SF Adelaide (Prospect, 1924-1931; Linden Park, 1954-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 21, 1924, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Burnside, 1939-1943)

## ACLAND

* Acland, Bruce - 1920(NSW)-2000(Qld) - Licences: 2AJR Sydney (Concord, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2085, 1938, NSW; COCP1 411, 1940 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1938-1946) - Awards: Civilian Service Medal 1997 (1939-1945); King's Commendation for Brave Conduct 1943 (Darwin Civil Aerodrome during Japanese Air Raids) - Electoral Rolls: aeradio operator (Concord, NSW, 1943); airways engineer (Doomben, Qld, 1949-1972); surveyor (Paradise Point, Qld, 1977-1980)

## ADAMS

* Adams, Alfred William or William Alfred - 1908(Vic)-1999(Vic) - Licences: 3VJ Melbourne (Sandringham, 1937-1939, 1947-1948; Highett, 1954-1960; Mt Waverley, 1965; Scoresby, 1975); 3VJ Tootgarook (1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1955, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Sandringham, Vic, 1942-1954); leather worker (Glen Waverley, Vic, 1967); storeman (Glen Waverley, Vic, 1972; Tootgarook, Vic, 1977-1980)
* Adams, David Joseph Monk - 1919(NSW)-1953(NSW) - Licences: 2AE Sydney (Wahroonga, 1934-1937; Turramurra, 1938-1939, 1946-1950) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: medical student (Turramurra, NSW, 1943); medical practitioner (Turramurra, NSW, 1949)
* Adams, Francis Alexander - 1904(NSW)-1992(NSW) - Licences: 2ER Sydney (Carlingford, 1932-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 973, 1932, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Carlingford, NSW, 1930-1943; Epping, NSW, 1949-1980)
* Adams, Frank John - 1880(Eng)-1968(Vic) - Licences: 3XO Receive Melbourne (Brighton, 1923); 3XO Melbourne (Brighton, 1924-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 155, 1925, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; manager - Electoral Rolls: motor garage proprietor (Brighton, 1913); garage proprietor (Elsternwick, 1919-1921; Brighton, 1922-1924); manager (Brighton, 1925-1954); nil (Brighton, 1963-1968)
* Adams, Lyal Kenneth Westgarth - 1901(NSW)-1968(NSW) - Licences: 2LA Sydney (Willoughby, 1935-1939; Northbridge, 1946-1947); 2LA Wollongong (1948); 2LA Sydney (Willoughby, 1948-1950) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1476, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: constable (Lidcombe, NSW, 1930-1933); police constable (Chatswood, NSW, 1933-1937; Northbridge, NSW, 1943); police sergeant (Wollongong, NSW, 1949-1954); police inspector (Goulburn, NSW, 1958; Wollongong, NSW, 1958; Austinmer, NSW, 1963); retired (Wollongong, NSW, 1968)
* Adams, Peter Harry Arthur "Pete" - 1909(NSW)-1984(NSW) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Sydney (Cremorne, 1923-1924); 2JX Sydney (Cremorne, 1927; Manly, 1929; Cremorne, 1930; Gordon, 1931; Woolahra, 1933; Epping, 1933; Cremorne, 1935-1936; Thornleigh, 1937; Waverton, 1938-1939; Denistone, 1946-1947; Avalon Beach, 1948-1950); 2JX Wentworth Falls (1954-1961); 2JX Sydney (Pymble, 1965-1969); 2JX Nambucca Heads (1975); 2JX Wentworth Falls (1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 380, 1927, No. ?? in NSW - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Woollahra, 1933); labourer (Epping, 1934); engineer (St Kilda, 1934); radio engineer (Thornleigh, 1937; Darlinghurst, 1943); engineer (Avalon Beach, 1949; Wentworth Falls, 1958); retired (Valla Beach, 1972-1977; Wentworth Falls, 1980)

## ADAMSON

* Adamson, Lawrence Arthur "Dicky" - 1860(Isle of Man)-1932(Vic) - Licences: XJDY Melbourne (City, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: teacher (Wesley College, South Yarra, Vic, 1903-1906; Wesley College, Prahran, Vic, 1909-1931) - Links: Wikipedia; ADB
* Adamson, William Kenneth - 1905(SA)-1982(SA) - Licences: Receive Adelaide (Parkside, 1923-1924); 5WA Adelaide (Parkside, 1925-1927; Fullarton, 1928-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 135, 1925, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; engineer - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Fullarton, SA, 1939-1943)

## ADEY

* Adey, William Ross - 1922(SA)-2004(USA) - Licences: 5AJ Adelaide (St Peters, 1947-1948); 3AJL Melbourne (Ashwood, 1955-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2259, 1939, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, Officer, 1939-1948; Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: medical student (Burnside, SA, 1943)

## AGER

* Ager, John Henry - 1904(Eng)-1944(WA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2181, 1938, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948); radio mechanic (Musgrave's) - Comment: possible suicide - Electoral Rolls: general carrier (Youanmi, WA, 1937); radio mechanic (Subiaco, WA, 1943) - Links: Trove

## AGNEW

* Agnew, Robert Gordon Carlisle - 1904(WA)-1975(WA) - Licences: 6RA Perth (Nedlands, 1931-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 721, 1931, No. ?? in WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: draftsman (North Perth, WA, 1925; Nedlands, WA, 1931-1972)

## AINSLIE

* Ainslie, Robert Inglis - 1909(WA)-1992(WA) - Licences: 6CF Receive Perth (South Perth, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: solicitor (South Perth, WA, 1936-1937; West Perth, WA, 1943-1949; Nedlands, WA, 1954-1968; Crawley, WA, 1972-1980)

## AITKIN

* Aitkin, William - 1894(Vic)-1972(Vic) - Licences: XLA Melbourne (Elsternwick, 1913) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (Army, Pay Corps, 1915-1919) - Comment: Several contemporaneous WAs - Electoral Rolls: banker (Caulfield, Vic, 1922-1928; Brighton, Vic, 1928-1954); retired (Elsternwick, Vic, 1963; Camden, Vic, 1967-1968)

## AKED

* Aked, Edward Louis John - 1916(Qld)-1996(NSW) - Licences: 2AEU Lismore (1936-1939, 1946-1975); 2AEU East Ballina (1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1763, 1936, NSW; BOCP 117, 1937; COCP2 898, 1945 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1921-1948) - Electoral Rolls: wireless technician (P.O. Residence, Ballina, NSW, 1943); technician (Lismore, NSW, 1949-1972); retired (East Ballina, NSW, 1980)

## AKEROYD

* Akeroyd, Arthur Gordon - 1890(Vic)-1948(WA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - witness to Royal Commission 1927 (as Meteorologist, Forecasting and Statistical Division, Victoria) - Electoral Rolls: civil servant (Northcote, Vic, 1912-1915); meteorologist (Northcote, 1921-1937); civil servant (Cottesloe, WA, 1943) - Links: ADB
* Akeroyd, R. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: XCX Sydney (Ashfield, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet Identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified - Comment: Individual not yet identified

## ALDER

* Alder, Oscar Edward "Ock" - 1896(Qld)-1987(Qld) - Licences: 4JB Brisbane (Albion, 1928-1939, 1946-1948; Chermside, 1954-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 423, 1928, No. 47 in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; wool classer - Halcyon: p. 28, 84, 137 - Electoral Rolls: student (Albion, 1919); wool classer (Albion, 1925-1937; Cunnamulla, 1943); warehouse assistant (Chermside, 1949-1980)
* Alder, William Lake Valentine - 1906(Vic)-1964(Vic) - Licences: 3YL Receive Melbourne (Chelsea, 1923); 3JE Melbourne (Chelsea, 1932-1933); 3JE Yarram (1937-1939); 3JE Melbourne (Cheltenham, 1947-1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 882, 1932, Viv - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Chelsea, Vic, 1928-1931); mechanic (Coleraine, Vic, 1934-1936); radiotrician (Yarram, Vic, 1937); electrician (Cheltenham, Vic, 1942); inspector (Sandringham, Vic, 1954-1963)

## ALDERMAN

* Alderman, Valentine Zerbini - 1893(SA)-1919(SA) - Licences: XVC Adelaide (Glenelg, 1913) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

## ALEXANDER

* Alexander, John Douglas - 1906(WA)-1978(WA) - Licences: 6DR Receive Perth (City, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: motor mechanic (Maylands, WA, 1931); civil engineer (Maylands, WA, 1936-1937; East Perth, WA, 1943); contractor engineer (Maylands, WA, 1949); farmer (Chidlow, WA, 1954-1963); engineer (Salter Point, WA, 1968; Manning, WA, 1972); retired (Mt Lawley, WA, 1977)
* Alexander, Peter Alfred Hunt - 1923(NSW)-1997(NSW) - Licences: 2PA Port Macquarie (1939, 1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2402, 1939, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: RAAF (Carlingford, NSW, 1943); radio engineer (Port Macquarie, NSW, 1949-1980)
* Alexander, Talbot Meredith - 1888(Vic)-1978(Qld) - Licences: 4TM Brisbane (Ashgrove, 1931-1933); 4TM Townsville (North Ward, 1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; 2COCP 315, 1931 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Kew, Vic, 1912-1914); wireless instructor (Melbourne City, 1925-1926); superintendent wireless (Glenferrie, Vic, 1926-1927); sales representative (City, Brisbane, 1928); business manager (North Ward, Qld, 1936-1937); instructor (Paddington, Qld, 1943); commercial traveller (East Brisbane, Qld, 1949; New Farm, 1954-1958); retired (Moorooka, 1968-1977)

## ALLAN

* Allan, Angus John - 1912(SA)-1996(SA) - Licences: 5UL Adelaide (Ovingham, 1937-1939, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2013, 1937, SA; 1COCP 458, 1941 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Ovingham, SA, 1939-1941)
* Allan, John - 1905(Sct)-19??(???) - Licences: 4AN Brisbane (Chermside, 1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1938, 1937, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: numerous contemporaneous JAs - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

## ALLARD

* Allard, George Mason - 1866(Eng)-1953(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - Chairman of Directors (AWA); witness to Royal Commission Wireless 1927 - Honours: knighted; K.B. - Electoral Rolls: secretary (Wahroonga, 1930-1937); accountant (Wahroonga, 1943-1949) - Links: ADB - TroveTag: "George Mason Allard"

## ALLEN

* Allen, Albert Edward - 1902(Tas)-1969(Tas) - Licences: 7PA Hobart (New Town, 1933-1937; Moonah, 1938-1939, 1946-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1171, 1933, No. ?? in Tas - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Relationships: brother of 7AL Thomas Arthur Allen - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (New Town, 1928-1936; Moonah, 1937-1954)
* Allen, George Alexander - 1891(Sct)-1965(USA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: CPRT 49, 1915 - coastal wireless operator (RANRS, CPO, 1917-1918), WW1, VIG Port Moresby (1917-1918) - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
* Allen, George Keith - 1897(Vic)-1962(Eng) - Licences: XJDT Melbourne (Coburg, 1913) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (AFC, Air Mechanic, 1918-1919) - Electoral Rolls: student (Coburg, Vic, 1922-1925)
* Allen, Kenneth Douglas - 1907(WA)-2002(Qld) - Licences: 2GX Sydney (West Ryde, 1930-1934) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 648, 1930, NSW; 3COCP 4263, 1963 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, Royal Australian Engineers, Lieutenant, 1940) - Education: BSc (Syd Uni, 1933) - Electoral Rolls: student (West Ryde, NSW, 1930-1935); director (Woolwich, NSW, 1936-1937); soldier (Woolwich, NSW, 1943); engineer (Woolwich, NSW, 1963-1972; Hunters Hill, NSW, 1977; Gladesville, NSW, 1980)
* Allen, Kenneth Gidney - 1911(Vic)-1983(Vic) - Licences: 3UH Melbourne (Glen Iris, 1931-1939, 1947-1948; Oakleigh, 1954-1965; Chadstone, 1969; Clayton, 1975; Chadstone, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 809, 1931, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Malvern, Vic, 1936-1943); engineer (Oakleigh, Vic, 1949-1963); radio (Malvern, Vic, 1967; Chadstone, Vic, 1972-1980)
* Allen, Robert Kelvin - 1916(Qld)-1942(Indonesia) - Licences: 4PR Brisbane (1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1634, 1936, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 13 Squadron, Pilot Officer; Army, CMF, 1939-1946); (Halcyon, p. 177) - Electoral Rolls: clerk (West End, Qld, 1937) - Sacrifice: "Greater love hath no man than this" - Links: Aviation Museum WA; AWM Honour Roll; VWMA
* Allen, Robert Newstead Osborne - 1908(India)-1986(WA) - Licences: 6CC Receive Perth (West Subiaco, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: electrical fitter (Victoria Park, WA, 1931-1968); retired (Gosnells, WA, 1977; Armadale, WA, 1980)
* Allen, Thomas Arthur - 1916(Tas)-1998(Tas) - Licences: 7AL Hobart (New Town, 1936-1939, 1946-1956; Lindisfarne,1960-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1738, 1936, No. ?? in Tas - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Relationships: brother of 7PA Albert Edward Allen - Electoral Rolls: salesman (New Town, 1943-1954); director (Lindisfarne, 1963-1972)

## ALLINSON

* Allinson, Lancelot Thirlmier John - 1896(NSW)-1961(WA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 804, 1924 - coastal wireless operator (RANRS, CPO, 1917-1918); WW1; VID Darwin (1917-1918) - Electoral Rolls: radiotelegraphist (Applecross, WA, 1925; Broome, WA, 1931; Como, WA, 1931; South Perth, WA, 1936-1943; Broome, WA, 1949-1954); telegraphist (Esperance, WA, 1958)

## ALLISON

* Allison, Clifford Millbank - 1901(SA)-1992(Vic) - Licences: 3FI Receive Melbourne (North Carlton, 1922); 3AO Melbourne (North Carlton, 1937-1939); 3AZC Melbourne (Sandringham, 1975-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 717, 1922; 2COCP 229, 1930; 1COCP 56, 1930 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: police constable (Carlton North, Vic, 1926-1937); constable (Sandringham, Vic, 1942-1980)

## ALLSOP

* Allsop, Raymond Cottam "Ray" - 1898(NSW)-1972(NSW) - Licences: XCA Sydney (Randwick, 1911-1914); 2YG Sydney (Randwick, 1924; Coogee 1924-1929; Roseville, 1930); 2AYG Sydney (Roseville, 1946-1947+); 2NA Sydney (Roseville, 1961); 2BL Sydney (Roseville, 1965-1969); Receive licence obo New Systems Telephones (1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; radio clubs (WIA NSW); broadcaster (2BL, chief engineer); journalist (Wireless Weekly, 1920s); military (RAN Volunteer Reserve, Lieutenant; WW2 (RAN, Engineer Lieutenant); witness to Royal Commission Wireless 1927 (obo Broadcasters Sydney Ltd; federal public servant (ABCB, member, 1953-1954) - Honours: Coronation Medal, 1937; OBE, 1971 - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Roseville, 1930); engineer (Roseville, 1933; Gordon, 1937; Roseville, 1943); electronic engineer (Roseville, 1949); director (South Yarra, 1954); engineer (Roseville, 1958-1968) - TroveTag: "XCA-2YG-2AYG-2NA-2BL - Raymond Cottam Allsop" - Links: ADB; EA

## ALLWORTH

* Allworth, William Murray - 1901(NSW)-1968(NSW) - Licences: 2CT Receive Sydney (McMahons Point, 1922); 2CT Receive Yamba (1923); 2OE Yass (1936-1939); 2OE Foster (1946); 2OE Yamba (1947); 2OE Maclean (1948-1950); 2OE Grafton (1954-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1598, 1936, NSW - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: fisheries inspector (Toronto, NSW, 1930; Swansea, NSW, 1932-1934; Yass, NSW, 1937); inspector of fisheries (Forster, NSW, 1943); fisheries inspector (Maclean, NSW, 1949); radio mechanic (Grafton, NSW, 1954-1963)

## ALSOP

* Alsop, James Guest - 1904(NSW)-1965(NSW) - Licences: 2CY Sydney (Lakemba, 1932-1937); 2ACY Sydney (Lakemba, 1938-1939, 1946-1961) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 909, 1932, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Withdrawal: 2CY amateur callsign withdrawn by the PMGD for allocation to the new 2CY Canberra National service - Electoral Rolls: boilermaker (Lakemba, NSW, 1930-1963)
* Alsop, John Russell - 1906(Vic)-1973(Vic) - Licences: 3MI Melbourne (Kew, 1925-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 76, 1925, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: radio expert (Kew, Vic, 1931); engineer (Kew, Vic, 1936-1954; Mt Eliza, Vic, 1958-1972)

## ALTMAN

* Altman, Louis - 1912(NSW)-1972(NSW) - Licences: 2AT Sydney (Bexley, 1931-1933; Lakemba, 1934-1939, 1946-1961; Pymble, 1965-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 851, 1931, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: no occupation (Lakemba, NSW, 1936-1949); clerk (Lakemba, NSW, 1954-1963; Pymble, NSW, 1968)

## AMBLER

* Ambler, Sydney Charles - 1892(NSW)-1956(WA) - Licences: XYAE Perth (West Perth, 1913) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 891, 1925; 2COCP 72, 1929; 1COCP 158, 1938 - early wireless experimenter; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: radio telegraphist (East Perth, WA, 1921; North Perth, WA, 1925); wireless telegraphist (Victoria Park, WA, 1934-1943); radio telegraphist (Esperance, WA, 1949); radio telephonist (Esperance, WA, 1954)

## AMES

* Ames, Clement Edgar "Clem" - 1889(SA)-1957(SA) - Licences: XVG Adelaide (Torrensville, 1913-1914); 5AV Adelaide (Kent Town, 1923; Hindmarsh, 1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil identified as yet - Radio Activity: early wireless experimenter; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; operator 5WI (1925) - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Allenby Gardens, 1939-43) - TroveTag: "XVG-5AV - Clement Edgar Ames"

## AMOR

* Amor, Herbert Roy - 1910(Vic)-1992(Vic) - Licences: 3LB Colac (1931-1933); 3LB Melbourne (Preston, 1937-1939, 1947-1969); 3LB Marengo (1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 844, 1931, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Colac, Vic, 1931); airman (Preston, Vic, 1937-1942; RAAF Darwin, NT, 1949); RAAF (Ripponlea, Vic, 1963-1968); retired (Marengo, Vic, 1972-1980)

## ANCHER

* Ancher, Norman Leslie Finion or Tinian - 1910(NSW)-1983(NSW) - Licences: 5NA Adelaide (Mile End, 1937-1939); 2NH Sydney (Lindfield, 1946-1947; Mosman, 1948-1954; Cremorne, 1955-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2057, 1937, SA; BOCP 476, 1942 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Chatswood, NSW, 1934); sound engineer (West Maitland, NSW, 1936); engineer (Mile End, SA, 1939; Rose Park, SA, 1941-1943); radio engineer (Mosman, NSW, 1949; Cremorne, NSW, 1958-1968); engineer (Cremorne, NSW, 1972); technical officer (Lane Cove, NSW, 1972-1980)

## ANDERSON

* Anderson, Alexander Ronald - 1914(SA)-1997(SA) - Licences: 5GM Adelaide (Eastwood, 1936-1939, 1947; Payneham South, 1948-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1700, 1936, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF) - Electoral Rolls: warehouseman (Eastwood, SA, 1939-1943)
* Anderson, Andrew Oswald "Oswald", "Andy", "A.O." - 1885(NSW)-1944(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: accountant (Mosman, 1913); manager (Rose Bay, 1930; Vaucluse, 1934-1935) - Links: Bio
* Anderson, Eric William Alfred - 1908(Vic)-1986(Vic) - Licences: 3KH Melbourne (East Malvern, 1928-1931; Glen Iris, 1933-1939, 1946-1948; Burwood, 1954-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 424, 1928, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: civil servant (Malvern, 1936-1937); engineer (Camberwell, 1943; Glen Iris, 1949-1968; Burwood, 1972-1980)
* Anderson, Evan - 1902(Vic)-1969(Vic) - Licences: 3EA Port Welshpool (1937-1939); Melbourne (Williamstown, 1947-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1880, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: motor driver (Abbotsford, Vic, 1925-1926); wireless mechanic (Meeniyan, Vic, 1928); fisherman (Port Welshpool, Vic, 1936-1943); inspector D.A.P. (Williamstown, Vic, 1954-1968)
* Anderson, F. W. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 2LE Receive Sydney (North Sydney, 1922); 965 Sydney (Bondi, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Identification: Not yet identified - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
* Anderson, Frederic Brian - 1918(Eng)-2008(SA)90yo - Licences: 5FA Tanunda (1934-1939); 5FA Waikerie (1947-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1351, 1934, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN) - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Tanunda, SA, 1939-1943)
* Anderson, G. R. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: Receive Adelaide (Gilberton, 1923); 5GA Adelaide (Highgate, 1931-1933; Myrtle Bank, 1937-1939, 1947-1948) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
* Anderson, James Shields - 1905(Vic)-1960(Vic) - Licences: 3LM Melbourne (Preston, 1939, 1947-1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2357, 1939, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Coburg, Vic, 1926-1931); accountant (Elsternwick, Vic, 1934-1937; Preston, Vic, 1942-1949; Reservoir, Vic, 1954)
* Anderson, John Francis - 1914(Vic)-19??(???) - Licences: 3JA Warrnambool (1930-1933); 3JA Nullawarre (1937-1939, 1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 661, 1930, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: farmer (Warrnambool, 1936; Nullawarre, 1937-1980)- Comment: Several contemporaneous JFAs
* Anderson, Keith Sydney - 1911(WA)-1944(Vic) - Licences: 6KS Perth (North Perth, 1935); 6KS Mt Magnet (1937); 6KS Perth (1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1487, 1935, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2nd/1st Infantry Battalion, Private) - Electoral rolls: bank officer (Mt Magnet, WA, 1936-1937; East Perth, WA, 1943) - Sacrifice: "Greater love hath no man than this" - Links: VWMA; Roll of Honour; AWM
* Anderson, Maurice Bernard - 1908(SA)-1960(Vic) - Licences: Receive Adelaide (Cheltenham, 1923-1924); 5MA Adelaide (Cheltenham, 1925-1928); 3AMA Melbourne (Sandringham, 1947-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 103, 1925, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2; fitter - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Cloncurry, Qld, 1931-1937)
* Anderson, Percy James - 1908(Vic)-1998(Vic) - Licences: 3PA Melbourne (Westgarth, 1928-1933; West Preston, 1937-1939, 1946-1956); 3PA Dooen (1965-1969); 3PA Geelong (Wallington, 1975-1980) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 428, 1928, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Westgarth, 1934); engineer (Preston, 1936-1963); technician (Horsham, 1967-1968); retired (Wallington, 1972-1980) - Relationships: brother-in-law of 3JR Christopher James Rainbow
* Anderson, Robert Arthur Crosbie "Bob" - 1908(Vic)-1990(Vic) - Licences: 3WY Melbourne (Camberwell, 1930-1939, 1946-1948; Burwood, 1954-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 691, 1930, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: chemist (Camberwell, 1931-1949; Glen Iris, 1954-1967; Burwood, Vic, 1972-1980)
* Anderson, William Alexander - 1906(NSW)-2001(NSW) - Licences: 2ZH Harwood Island (1930) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 1113, 1928 (Spark); COCP2 93, 1930 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Harwood Island, NSW, 1932-1937); labourer (Chatsworth Island, NSW, 1949-1977)

## ANDREWS

* Andrews, Alan Robert - 1912(Vic)-2002(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - broadcast listener - Electoral Rolls:
* Andrews, Erson Leonard "Jim" - 1916(NSW)-2016(NSW)100yo - Licences: 2BO Sydney (Granville, 1939, 1947; Fairfield West, 1948-1950); 2BO Goulburn (1954-1980+); 2BBO Mossy Point (1969-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2251, 1939, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: apprentice (Glenelg, SA, 1939); medical detailer (Fairfield, NSW, 1949); chemist (Goulburn, NSW, 1954-1958); pharmacist (Goulburn, NSW, 1963-1980)
* Andrews, Howard Lyell - 1900(Vic)-1968(Vic) - Licences: 3HY Murchison (1936-1939); 3HY Melbourne (East Kew, 1947-1948); 3HY Hamilton (1954-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1840, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: medical practitioner (Koo Wee Rup, Vic, 1924; Neerim South, Vic, 1928; Tatura, Vic, 1931; Murchison, Vic, 1936-1942; Kew North, Vic, 1949-1954; Hamilton, Vic, 1954-1967)

## ANEAR

* Anear, Francis George - 1910(SA)-1971(SA) - Licences: 5LK Carrow (1929-1931); 9WZ Momote, Admiralty Islands (1954); 5WZ Adelaide (Parkside, 1955); 3AGF Melbourne (Laverton, 1960); 5WZ Adelaide (Parkside, 1965-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 556, 1929, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF) - Electoral Rolls: Nil identified as Francis George Anear

## ANGEL

* Angel, Henry Benjamin "Harry" - 1891(Eng)-1998(Qld, 106yo) - Licences: 4HA Brisbane (St Lucia, 1935-1939; Enoggera, 1946-1969; Lota, 1975-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1503, 1935, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; radio clubs (WIAQ); military (WW1, AIF Signals; WW2, AMF, Navy); business proprietor (radio service) - QSLs: Entire collection held by SLQ - Halcyon: p. 51, 60, 81, 163 - Electoral Rolls: motor driver (Kangaroo Point, Qld, 1919; Toowong, Qld, 1919-1925); carrier (St Lucia, Qld, 1928-1937); radio mechanic (Enoggera, Qld, 1949-1972); retired (Lota, Qld, 1977-1980)

## ANSCOMBE

* Anscombe, Ernest Arthur - 1888(Vic)-1946(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - coastal wireless operator (RANRS, Central Office, CPO, 1917-1918), WW1 - Electoral Rolls: turner & fitter (Northcote, Vic, 1912-1913; Surrey Hills, Vic, 1914); mechanic (Albert Park, Vic, 1919); manager (Box Hill, Vic, 1927-1943)

## ANSELL

* Ansell, Lewis Charles - 1905(Eng)-1983(???) - Licences: 2TO Sydney (Woollahra, 1932-1937); 2TO Newcastle (Waratah, 1938-1939, 1947-1954); 2BTO Newcastle (Waratah, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1028, 1932, NSW; COCP2 427, 1933; COCP1 331, 1933 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: naval wireless operator (Nithsdale, NSW, 1930); wireless operator (Woollahra, NSW, 1930-1931); police trainee (Woollahra, NSW, 1932-1933); constable (Woollahra, NSW, 1934-1937); police constable (Waratah, NSW, 1943-1963); retired (Waratah, NSW, 1968-1980)

## ANSLOW

* Anslow, Arthur Zeathen - 1895(NSW)-1975(NSW) - Licences: 2AZ Sydney (Balgowlah, 1930) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: traveller (Manly, NSW, 1930-1954; Fairlight, NSW, 1958-1968); retired (Dee Why, NSW, 1972)

## ANSTEY

* Anstey, David Howell - 1906(Eng)-1956(Qld) - Licences: 4DM Brisbane (Coorparoo, 1938-1939, 1947) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2237, 1938, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: car driver (Coorparoo, Qld, 1934-1937); taxi driver (Buranda, Qld, 1943); manager (Coorparoo, Qld, 1949-1954)

## ANTHONY

* Anthony, Michael Henry - 1894(Vic)-1966(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - coastal wireless operator (RANRS, CPO, 1917-1918); WW1; VIA Adelaide (1917-1918) - Electoral Rolls: radio telegraphist (Thursday Island, 1919); telegraphist (Prahran, 1921-1924); clerk (Oakleigh, 1934); railway employee (Sandringham, Vic, 1936-1942); telegraphist (Sandringham, 1954-1963)
* Anthony, Reginald Major "Reg" - 1908(SA)-1986(SA) - Licences: 5CM Adelaide (Unley Park, 1927-1937; Medindie Gardens, 1938-1939; Prospect, 1946-1960; Somerton Park, 1965-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 324, 1927, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Relationships: brother of Wilfred Boykett Anthony - Electoral Rolls: Nil
* Anthony, Thomas Reginald - 1906(NSW)-1955(NSW) - Licences: 2HR Sydney (Concord, 1935-1936); 2AEC Sydney (Burwood, 1937-1939); 2TR Sydney (Burwood, 1946; Kogarah, 1947-1955) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1484, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Withdrawal: 2HR amateur callsign withdrawn by the PMGD for allocation to the new 2HR Lochinvar? commercial service - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Auburn, NSW, 1930-1932; Concord, NSW, 1933-1935); electrical fitter (Burwood, NSW, 1937-1943); electrical engineer (Kogarah, NSW, 1949-1954)
* Anthony, Wilfred Boykett - 1903(SA)-1974(SA) - Licences: Receive Adelaide (Unley Park, 1923) - Qualifications: Nil identified - amateur receive operator, WW2 - Relationships: Brother of Reginald Major Anthony - Electoral Rolls: bank clerk (Netherby, 1939-1941)

## APPERLEY

* Apperley, George - 1887(NZ)-1957(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 704, 1922; 1COCP 237, 1931 - NZ Gov. Telegraphs pre 1910; British Colonial Gov, 1910-1912; AWA (from 1913; Chief Marconi Wireless School 1914-1916; Works Manager 1916-1919; technical superintendent 1919-1923; OIC Beam Wireless 1924; Traffic Manager, Beam Wireless - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Elsternwick, 1922); manager (St Kilda, 1928; Caulfield, Vic, 1931-1936; Elsternwick, Vic, 1943); engineer (Manly, NSW, 1954) - TroveTag: "George Apperley"

## APPLETON

* Appleton, William Thomas Traill - 1883(Vic)-1916(France) - Licences: XJQ Melbourne (Malvern, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: ship owner (Malvern, Vic, 1912-1916) - Links: VWMA - Sacrifice: "Greater love hath no man than this"

## ARCHER

* Archer, Robert William - 1916(NSW)-2001(NSW) - Licences: 2UD Sydney (Pennant Hills, 1935-1939, 1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1517, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: storeman (Pennant Hills, NSW, 1943-1958); electrical engineer (Pennant Hills, NSW, 1963-1980)

## ARCHIBALD

* Archibald, Ian Wilson - 1902(WA)-1993(NSW) - Licences: 2BJ Receive Tingha (1922); 2KU Sydney (Dulwich Hill, 1928-1939, 1946-1955; Sans Souci, 1956-1965; Noraville, 1969-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 457, 1928, No. ?? in NSW; 3COCP 2393, 1957 - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: mining engineer (Dulwich Hill, 1930-1933); engineer (Dulwich Hill, 1936-1954); chemist (Sans Souci, 1958-1963); retired (Noraville, 1968)
* Archibald, Leslie Kirkwood - 1920(Vic)-2005(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2155, 1938, Vic; BOCP 230, 1939 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Footscray South, Vic, 1949); finisher (South Yarra, Vic, 1954; Moorabbin, Vic, 1968-1980)

## ARGAET

* Argaet, William Stanislaus - 1894(NSW)-1951(Qld) - Licences: 4KH Brisbane (Wynnum, 1931-1939, 1946-1948) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; business proprietor (Wynnum bus service) - Halcyon, p. 87, 127 - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Coorparoo, 1925); bus proprietor (Wynnum, 1928-1949)

## ARGOON

* Argoon, Archibald John - 1914(SA)-1991(Vic) - Licences: 3IT Melbourne (Burwood, 1934-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1319, 1934, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Burwood, Vic, 1936-1937); broadcast mechanic (South Yarra, Vic, 1943-1968); audio mechanic (South Yarra, Vic, 1972-1980)

## ARMATI

* Armati, Rex Gordon - 1899(Qld)-1973(Qld) - Licences: 4DB Receive Townsville (1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: chemist's assistant (Stanton Hill, Townsville, 1921-1928); salesman (Neutral Bay, 1930); chemist's assistant (Stanton Hill, Townsville, 1936-1943); employment officer (Darlinghurst, 1949); clerk (Darlinghurst, 1954-1958; Kings Cross, 1963); shipping clerk (Surry Hills, 1968-1972)

## ARMSTRONG

* Armstrong, Edwin Howard - 1890(USA)-1954(USA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: Nil yet identified - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: - USA inventor of the superheterodyne receiver RCA 1990 Special Edition
* Armstrong, Stanley John - 1910?(NSW)-1972(Qld) - Licences: 4ZK Brisbane (Enoggera, 1932-1933); 4SA Brisbane (Enoggera, 1954-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1004, 1932, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: soldier (Windsor, Qld, 1919); clerk (Enoggera, Qld, 1922-1968)
* Armstrong, Thomas - 1895(Sct)-1964(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; CPRTelephony 217, 1916; 1COCP 132, 1930 - witness to Royal Commission 1927 (obo PMGD) - senior federal public servant (Superintendent, Wireless Branch, NSW, PMGD), promoted to role upon retirement of William Tamillas Stephen Crawford - TroveTag: "Thomas Armstrong"
* Armstrong, W. E. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 4WE Mt Sisa, Misima Island, Papua (1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

## ARNOLD

* Arnold, Albert Sydney - 1882(NSW)-1965(NSW) - Licences: XAB Sydney (Ashfield, 1911-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Ashfield, 1913-1954); company secretary (Hurlstone Park, 1958); retired (Hurlstone Park, 1963)
* Arnold, Clifton John "Clif" - 1915(Tas)-2005(Vic) - Licences: 3AJA Stratford (1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2550, 1945, Vic - amateur operator - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Stratford, Vic, 1937-1977)
* Arnold, Edwin Charles - 1898(NSW)-1970(NSW) - Licences: 2BY Receive Tamworth (1922); 2BY Tamworth (1923-1925); 2BY Coolah (1925-1927); 2BY Sydney (Manly, 1928; Mona Vale, 1933-1936); 2AGW Sydney (Manly, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 226, 1926, No. ?? in NSW - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Mona Vale, 1931-1934), clerk (Balgowlah Heights, 1943-1968)
* Arnold, Ernest Noel - 1907(NSW)-1978(NSW) - Licences: Receive (Crystal) Albury (1923-1924); 2OJ Albury (1928-1939, 1946-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 452, 1928, No. ?? in NSW - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Albury, 1930-1937); fruit merchant (Albury, 1949-1977)
* Arnold, John Bowman - 1899(Vic)-1986(Vic) - Licences: XJCL Melbourne (Moonee Ponds, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 350, 1918 - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Elsternwick, Vic, 1924; Gardiner, Vic, 1926-1937; Vermont, Vic, 1942-1963; Kew, Vic, 1967-1980)
* Arnold, Joseph Leslie Grahame "Les" - 1912(Vic)-1991(Tas) - Licences: 7AM Launceston (City, 1934-1939; Invermay, 1946-1956; Mowbray, 1960-1969; City, 1975-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1263, 1934, No. ?? in Tas - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: textile worker (Launceston North, 1936-1954); mechanic (Mowbray, 1968)
* Arnold, William Henry Redvers - 1903(Eng)-1993(WA) - Licences: 6BA Perth (Wembley, 1936-1937); 6BA Katanning (1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1762, 1936, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: fitter (Subiaco, WA, 1931-1937); electrical fitter (Katanning, WA, 1943; Kalgoorlie, WA, 1943); engineer (South Fremantle, WA, 1949); fitter (Scarborough, WA, 1954); electrician (Scarborough, WA, 1958); engineer (Floreat Park, WA, 1963); electrical contractor (West Perth, WA, 1968; South Perth, WA, 1972); electrician (Australind, WA, 1977)

## ARTHUR

* Arthur, Charles James Glendon "Glen" - 1915(Qld)-1983(Qld) - Licences 4GJ Dayboro (1935-1939); 4GJ Brisbane (Morningside, 1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1450, 1935, Qld; BOCP?; 2COCP 493, 1941; 1COCP 639, 1942 - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Halcyon: p. 80 - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Wagga Wagga, 1943); radio mechanic (Morningside, 1949-1980)
* Arthur, Roy William - 1906(NSW)-1959(NSW) - Licences: 2ADO Sydney (Hurstville, 1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1743, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: carpenter (Wollongong, NSW, 1930; Hurstville, NSW, 1936-1958)

## ASHBURY

* Ashbury, A. W. C. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: Receive Townsville (1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

## ASHBY

* Ashby, Maurice John - 1901(Eng)-1973(NSW) - Licences: 4DH Receive Dalby (1923) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 899, 1925; 2COCP 94, 1930; 1COCP 281, 1932 - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: gardener (Dalby, 1922); labourer (Greenslopes, 1925); salesman (Glebe, 1933; Northbridge, 1935-1936; Epping, 1937); radio telegraphist (New Farm, Qld, 1943); planning assistant (Haberfield, NSW, 1943; Pennant Hills, NSW, 1949; Thornleigh, NSW, 1954-1963); retired (Avalon Beach, NSW, 1968-1972)

## ASHE

* Ashe, Reginald Bartley - 1895(Vic)-1968(NZ) - Licences: XLF Melbourne (Middle Brighton, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (AIF, 4th Australian Division Signals Company) - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Malvern East, Vic, 1922); inspector (Glen Iris, Vic, 1925); insurance inspector (Glen Iris, Vic, 1926) - Links: AWM - Military Cross; AWM - Lieutenant

## ASHFORD

* Ashford, Herbert Henry - 1876(Eng)-1957(NSW) - Licences: 6CM Receive Perth (West Subiaco, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: batteryman (Jolimont, WA, 1912-1913); civil servant (Bunbury, WA, 1916); mechanic (West Subiaco, WA, 1922-1931); telephone mechanic (Kenwick, WA, 1936); retired (Coburg, Vic, 1937; Brighton-le-Sands, NSW, 1937; Canley Vale, NSW, 1943-1949)

## ASHLEY

* Ashley, George William Richard - 1919(Eng)-1999(WA) - Licences: 6GA Perth (Carlisle, 1938-1939, 1947-1954); 6GA Kalgoorlie (1955-1956); 6GA Perth (Mt Yokine, 1960-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2094, 1938, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Carlisle, WA, 1943-1949); communications officer (Kalgoorlie, WA, 1954-1958); clerk (Yokine, WA, 1963-1980)
* Ashley, Percy - 1888(Eng)-1968(Vic) - Licences: 3RZ Melbourne (Williamstown, 1931) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified (likely Navy qualification) - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: wireless operator (Naval Depot, Williamstown, Vic, 1914-1917); telegraphist (Carlton, Vic, 1921-1922); RANR (Footscray, Vic, 1924); telegraphist (Albert Park, Vic, 1924-1925); CPO instructor (Port Melbourne, Vic, 1926-1927); instructor (Port Melbourne, Vic, 1931; Prahran, Vic, 1935-1937); labourer (Caulfield, Vic, 1942-1949); nil (East Shelbourne, Vic, 1954; Kangaroo Flat, Vic, 1963-1967)

## ASHLIN

* Ashlin, Eric Robert - 1910(Qld)-1992(Qld) - Licences: 4EA Brisbane (Annerley, 1931-1933); 4EA Toowoomba (1937-1939); 4EA Coolangatta (1946-1947); 4EA Bilinga (1948-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 873, 1931, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; employment (Rosentengels, radio service); military (WW2; signals officer) - Halcyon: p. 73, 127, 163 - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Toowoomba, Qld, 1936-1943; Bilinga, Qld, 1949-1963); TV technician (Bilinga, NSW, 1968-1980)

## ASMUS

* Asmus, Hermann Johann Christian Alexander - 1889(Vic)-1951(Vic) - Licences: 3ET Melbourne (Footscray, 1933-1939; Melbourne City, 1947-1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1084, 1933, Vic; 2COCP 254, 1939; 1COCP 281, 1939 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: postal assistant (Tambo, Qld, 1913); not stated (Cloncurry, Qld, 1919); nil (Footscray, Vic, 1928-1937)

## ASMUSSEN

* Asmussen, Donald Wills "Don" - 1932(Qld)-2023(Qld)90yo - Licences: 4ZJA Brisbane (Mt Gravatt, 1965); 4FA Brisbane (Mt Gravatt, 1969-1980+) - Qualifications: AOLCP 1507, 1963; AOCP 4367, 1965, Qld - amateur operator; JOTA participant 1960s - Comment: Mentor to SSD - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Mt Gravatt, Qld, 1958-1972; Mt Gravatt East, Qld, 1977)

## ASPLET

* Asplet, William Cecil - 1919(???)-1997(NSW) - Licences: 2ALT Sydney (Rockdale, 1939, 1946-1955; Bexley, 1956-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2258, 1939, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: telephone mechanic (Rockdale, NSW, 1943-1954); telecommunications technician (Bexley, NSW, 1958-1980)

## ASTON

* Aston, Ronald Horace - 1913(NSW)-1998(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2418, 1939, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Eastwood, NSW, 1936); radio engineer (Epping, NSW, 1943-1949; Pymble, NSW, 1954-1968); engineer (Pymble, NSW, 1972-1980)

## ATHELSTONE

* Athelstone, G. N. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 5NG Central Australia (1927) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

## ATHERDEN

* Atherden, Francis Anthony Hugo - 1913(NSW)-1992(NSW) - Licences: 2AEH Broken Hill (1936-1938); 2AEH Sydney (Campsie, 1939; Kyeemagh, 1948; Kogarah, 1950-1969); 2AEH Sussex Inlet (1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1754, 1936, NSW; COCP3 N354, 1969 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Harcourt, NSW, 1934; Campsie, NSW, 1935; Broken Hill, NSW, 1935-1937); radio technician (Kyeemagh, NSW, 1943-1949); manager (Kogarah, NSW, 1954-1972); retired (Sussex Inlet South, NSW, 1977-1980)

## ATKINS

* Atkins, Kenneth Joseph "Ken" - 1912(Eng)-2001(SA) - Licences: 5MW Adelaide (Semaphore, 1932-1939; Woodville Park, 1946-1948; Eden Hills, 1954; Blackwood Park, 1955-1960; Campbelltown, 1965-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 910, 1932, No. ?? in SA; BOCP 415, 1941 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; engineer (Dept. Civil Aviation) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Semaphore, SA, 1939-1941); engineer (Woodville Park, SA, 1943)
* Atkins, Leslie Morton "Les" - 1876(Vic)-1949(WA) - Licences: 4LA Townsville (1924-1926); 5LA Adelaide (Magill, 1926-1931; Tusmore, 1933; Erindale, 1937-1939); seems to have operated in Townsville as 4GD ca Nov 1924? - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; PMGD (telegraphist, east-west overland telegraph, Eucla, 1910); engineer (PMGD, divisional engineer) - Halcyon: AOCP Townsville 1925, p. 88 - Electoral Rolls: telegraphist (Eucla, 1903-1910; Victoria Park, 1912-1916); district engineer (Townsville, 1919-1925); engineer (Tusmore, 1939); retired (Lismore Base Hospital, NSW, 1943)

## ATKINSON

* Atkinson, John Marshall - 1906(Eng)-1999(ACT) - Licences: 2RZ Sydney (Mosman, 1927-1930; Carrs Park, 1931-1936; Glebe, 1937; Chippendale, 1938-1939); 4RZ Labrador (1955); 4RZ Gatton (1956-1960); 4RZ Southport (1969-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 331, 1927, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Neutral Bay, 1930); organiser (Darlinghurst, 1943); shopkeeper (Gatton, 1958-1963; Labrador, 1968); retired (Southport, 1972-1980)
* Atkinson, Noel Whittaker - 1908(Qld)-1979(Qld) - Licences: 4WK Brisbane (1929); 4NA Brisbane (1930-1935, Check); 4BT Brisbane (Camp Hill, 1946-1965+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 530, 1929, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; business proprietor (radio sales & service); federal public servant (DCA) - Withdrawal: - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Camp Hill, 1937-1977) - (Halcyon, p. 102)
* Atkinson, Reginald Aubrey - 1895(Qld)-1965(Qld) - Licences: 4RA Brisbane (South Brisbane, 1928-1933; Annerley, 1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 412, 1928, No. 46 in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Halcyon: not mentioned - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Coorparoo, 1919); accountant (Rosewood, 1925); timber merchant (Yeronga, 1925; Thompson Estate, 1937-1949; Southport, 1958-1963)
* Atkinson, Robert Henry - 1913(WA)-19??(???) - Licences: 6WZ Perth (Victoria Park, 1936-1939); 6WZ Geraldton (1947-1955); 6WZ Albany (1956-1965); 6WZ Katanning (1969); 6WZ Albany (1975-1980) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1804, 1936, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: journalist (Victoria Park, WA, 1936-1937); radio announcer (Geraldton, WA, 1943); broadcast station manager (Geraldton, WA, 1949-1954); manager (Albany, WA, 1958-1968); radio announcer (Albany, WA, 1972-1980)

## AUGUSTESEN

* Augustesen, Gordon Gerald - 1915(Qld)-1986(Qld) - Licences: 4JN Brisbane (Mitchelton, 1932-1939); 4XQ Brisbane (Auchenflower, 1947-1948; Oakleigh, 1954-1960; Kenmore, 1965-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1046, 1932, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; radio club member (WIAQ); military (WW2, RAAF, radar technician); business proprietor (Telair) - Halcyon: p. 85, 127 - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Mitchelton, Qld, 1943); manager (Auchenflower, Qld, 1949; Dorrington, Qld, 1954-1963; Kenmore, Qld, 1968-1980)

## AULD

* Auld, John Redmond - 1914(Vic)-1975(Vic) - Licences: 3GF Melbourne (Williamstown, 1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1708, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Williamstown, Vic, 1936-1943)

## AUSTIN

* Austin, Emanuel Maxwell "Mannie" - 1909(NSW)-1997(NSW) - Licences: 2KZ Kurri Kurri (1929-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 477, 1929, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: clipper (Kurri Kurri, 1930-1980)
* Austin, Henry Lashbrooke "Hal" - 1902(SA)-1954(SA) - Licences: 5BN Adelaide (Norwood, 1923-1928); 5AW Adelaide (Rose Park, 1947-1954) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 101, 1925, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Victoria Park, SA, 1939; Rose Park, 1941-1943) - TroveTag: "5BN-5AW - Henry Lashbrooke Austin"
* Austin, Selwood Charles - 1902(WA)-1985(WA) - Licences: 6SA Perth (Victoria Park, 1927; South Perth, 1930-1956; Maida Vale, 1960-1969; Morley, 1975-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 625, 1921; 1COCP 134, 1930 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Relationships: Brother-in-law of Stanley Hogg - Electoral Rolls: electrician (South Perth, WA, 1931-1958); police officer (Maida Vale, WA, 1963-1968; Kalamunda, WA, 1972); retired (Morley, WA, 1977-1980)

## AUSTWICK

* Austwick, Ernest Dalton - 1913(Eng)-1998(NSW) - Licences: 2NW Sydney (Kirribilli, 1934-1937; Bellevue Hill, 1938; Rose Bay, 1939; Dover Heights, 1946-1961) - Qualifications: cc; COCP2 437, 1933; COCP1 342, 1933 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2nd AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio technician (Kirribilli, NSW, 1937); engineer (Rose Bay, NSW, 1943-1958); tv mechanic (Earlwood, NSW, 1963-1980)

## AVARD

* Avard, Alfred Edward - 1901(Vic)-1978(Vic) - Licences: 3AZ Melbourne (Northcote, 1930-1939; Kew, 1946-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 620, 1930, No. ?? in Vic; 1COCP 88, 1936 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: postal employee (Northcote, 1925-1937); public servant (Kew, 1943-1977)

## AVERY

* Avery, Keith George - 1918(NSW)-2003(Qld) - Licences: 2AMS Sydney (Harbord, 1939); 4KG Brisbane (Hamilton, 1947-1948); 2KJ Uranquinty (1955); 3AJV Melbourne (City, 1956); 4KN Ipswich (Amberley, 1965); 4KG Townsville (1969); 4KG Brisbane (Wynnum, 1975); 4KG Townsville (Yacht Panku, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2333, 1939, NSW; BOCP 1096, 1949 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: storekeeper (Toombul, Qld, 1949); broadcasting technician (Maryborough, Qld, 1954); RAAF (Dickson, ACT, 1963); RAAF (RAAF Base, Garbutt, Qld, 1968; RAAF Base, Townsville, Qld, 1972); retired (Townsville, Qld, 1977-1980)

## AYLING

* Ayling, Russell Newberry or Newbury - 1918(NSW)-1997(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1616, 1936, NSW; BOCP 37, 1936 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio announcer (Dubbo, NSW, 1943; Urana, NSW, 1949; Wagga Wagga, NSW, 1954); broadcasting (Ermington, NSW, 1958-1963); advertising executive (Beecroft, NSW, 1968-1980)

## AYRE

* Ayre, Denys Randall - 1920(Eng)-1985(Vic) - Licences: 3KP Melbourne (East St Kilda, 1936-1939; Box Hill, 1948-1954; Malvern, 1955-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1786, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: student (Surrey Hills, Vic, 1949-1954); architect (Malvern, Vic, 1963-1980)

## AYRES

* Ayres, John Alfred - 1913(NSW)-1949(NSW) - Licences: 2IN Sydney (Woollahra, 1935-1937; Hurstville, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1502, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio technician (Hurstville, NSW, 1937; Waverley South, NSW, 1943; Waverley, NSW, 1949)