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HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1954

and foreign correspondents.

The press section also prepares the news bulletins broadcast in English and three Chinese dialects by Radio Hong Kong.

The advertising and display section is responsible for all government advertising in the press, for the preparation and distribution of posters, pamphlets and other such matters and for the maintenance of a film library. Nearly 4,000 films a year are borrowed.

Broadcasting

General

The history of broadcasting in Hong Kong is a long one. Radio Hong Kong first began broadcasting in 1928, under the control of a Broadcasting Committee. In 1939, the control of the station came under the Postmaster General and passed from him to the Public Relations Officer in 1951. 1954 was marked by the setting up of an independent Broadcasting Department when, on 1st April, the Controller of Broadcasting assumed complete control over Radio Hong Kong, News bulletins however continued to be supplied by the Public Relations Office.

Programmes originating from the studio centre in Electra House are radiated by three transmitters, operated by Cable and Wireless Limited, who are responsible for all technical operations of the station. There was no change in broadcasting hours during the year, which are as follows :—

English Language (ZBW: 2KW on 860 kilocycles)

Weekdays: 0700-0900; 1230-1400; 1800-2330. Saturdays:

Sundays:

0700-0900; 1230-2330.

1000-2330.

Public Holidays:

0800--2330.

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