REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1927
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LICENCES.
During the year the Radio Office issued wireless licences as follows:-
Ship Station
Amateur Transmission Station
Broadcast Receiving
Dealers'
67
12
1,596
76
W/T SCHOOL.
The School was closed for an indefinite period on March 31st, as sufficient operators were available for Government and local services. Of the 17 students in the School at the commencement of the year 14 passed the examination and 3 failed.
EXAMINATIONS FOR WIRELESS OPERATORS.
During the year 41 candidates were examined for Certificates of Proficiency in Wireless Telegraphy, 28 passed and 13 failed.
During the year there were 4 resignations from the service, 4 dismissals, 1 death and 13 new appointments, the total number of men engaged in the traffic section on December 31st being 91 of whom 1 Telegraphist was loaned to Harbour Department, 13 to Police Department, and of the remainder there are several others whose work includes duties in connection with meteorological, Time Signals, Anti-Piracy Service and Rugby Press.
7th April, 1931.
M. J. BREEN,
Postmaster General.