Maxwell Howden interviewed by Mel Pratt for the Mel Pratt collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2239852
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Howden, Maxwell, 1899-1980, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1972 Apr. 4
- 1 sound tape reel : 1 7/8 ips., mono. ; 5 in.
- Series:
- Mel Pratt collection.
- Summary:
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Maxwell Howden, radio researcher, speaks of his association with radio in Australia; the Wireless Institute; trans-Pacific tests; Ross Hull; two-way wireless link between Australia and America and between England and Australia; the beginning of overseas radio telephony from Australia; crystal controlled transmitters; Harry Cowper; Wally Coxon; Mr Traeger; the Flying Doctor Service and radio; use of typewriters in radio.
- Biography/History:
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Maxwell Howden was born at Brighton Beach, Victoria, in 1899, and was one of the pioneers of radio research in Australia.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at his home in Canterbury, Vic.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214842600
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and transcript (12 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Pratt, Mel, -1986, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Mel Pratt collection.
This collection contains 99 records. - Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2042 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1972
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