Radio-telegrams
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REVENUE, RADIO OFFICE, 1929,
Semaphore Messages $186,543.97
6.55
Advices of vessels signalled from
Lighthouses 1,140.40
$187,690.92
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS.
Ship Station Licences
Amateur Transmission Station Licences $3
12.50
15.00
Broadcast Receiving Licences
Dealers Licences
Certificates of Proficiency 2,643.50
55.00
Examination Fee for Operators' 116.00
2,842.00
$190,532.92
LICENCES
During the year the Radio Office issued wireless licences as follows:--
Ship Station 2 Amateur transmission 4 Broadcast Receiving 724 Dealer's Licences 44PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE W/T REGULATIONS.
Two holders of Dealer's Licences were prosecuted for selling wireless apparatus without demanding production of a valid receiving licence from the purchaser, and one dealer was prosecuted for selling wireless apparatus without a Dealer's licence. Convictions were obtained in all cases.
WIRELESS SCHOOL.
The School was opened on June 4th with 31 students, of whom 5 passed the examination before December 31st, 1 failed to pass the examination, 8 left without completing the course, and 17 were not ready for examination.