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4IP Ipswich
'Your Local Station for Better Entertainment'
Station 4IP is owned and operated by the Ipswich Broadcasting Company Pty. Ltd. This
up-to-date broadcaster was officially opened in September, 1935, and since its inception
has provided high-class programmes for listeners in Ipswich and surrounding districts.
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4IP listener card © Cleve Costello Collection, Radio Heritage
Foundation
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The transmitter operates on a frequency of 1440 Kc’s with an aerial power of 200 watts.
Programmes are radiated daily from 6.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Broadcasting activities are
handled by a competent staff, many with years of engineering, executive and writing
experience, and all with good educational backgrounds.
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Personnel of 4IP
Standing, left to right:- A. Roach (engineer), W. Ryan (announcer), J. Twidale (prog. dept.), M. Palmer (engineer), H. Perry (announcer), C. McNeill (prog. supervisor); R. Hunt (engineer), F. Wild (sales dept.), K. Reilly (announcer).
Seated, left to right:- T. Forsyth (studio manager), D. Wright (typiste), W. J. Johnson (Managing Director), C. Bolton (private secretary), K. Fairweather (chief engineer).
(Photo, on wall:- Flt./Sgt. F. R. Clayton, late R.A.A.F., died on active service.)
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It has always been the policy of the station to foster local talent. Every encouragement
is given to performers, and many accomplished singers, instrumentalists and elocutionists
have been heard through the 4IP microphone. The children’s sessions are eagerly awaited
by thousands of young people who give unstinted support to the youthful artists who appear
regularly in studio shows. Much juvenile talent has been discovered during these sessions.
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The 4IP Aluminum Appeal was one of many during WWII © Ipswich
City Council Library & Information Service
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The staff is especially proud of the station’s war-time activities. Many defence
establishments were located within the service area of the transmitter, and programmes
were arranged to suit service personnel from many Allied countries. Listeners subscribed
generously to appeals for Red Cross, Bundles for Britain, Salvage Drives, etc. War Loan
Drives were wonderfully successful, and many thousands of pounds were raised through the
efforts of 4IP publicity.
During the last Victory Loan Campaign, the station, in conjunction with the Local War Loan
Committee, embarked on an ambitious programme of “Amateur Hours,” covering wide areas. 4IP
technical equipment was transported as far as 62 miles for relaying programmes from
surrounding areas.
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The 4IP Smiles Club, Christmas Party 1940 © Ipswich City Council
Library & Information Service
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From early morning to late at night, 4IP listeners are given the finest sessions it is
possible to transmit. This station has the pick of the programmes. The morning request
sessions, hill-billy presentations, radio serials, various competitions and Church
broadcasts, enjoy very great popularity. The recorded features are selected from a
comprehensive record library which includes every type of item.
It is interesting to note that the Directors are already making elaborate plans for
post-war development, and steps are being taken to make further improvements in the
4IP transmissions and facilities. West Moreton listeners can expect even better
broadcasting in the future. The station’s motto is well-known:-
"Your Local Station for Better Entertainment.”
4IP Ipswich 'Your Local Station for Better Entertainment', Broadcast Year Book and Radio Listeners' Annual of Australia 1946-47.
Editor: C C Faulkner.
© Ray Crawford Collection, Radio Heritage Foundation.
Digital version of text, images and layout © Radio Heritage Foundation 2011.
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4IP Ipswich - Promotional
Postcards from the 1960s
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