Jones v Lawler boxing match commentary by Emil Voigt
1932
Jones v Lawler boxing match commentary by Emil Voigt
1932
- NFSA IDA6V6AWJK
- TypeDocumentation
- MediumDocumentation
- FormStill Image
- Year1932
The voice heard in this brief recording belonged to Emil Voigt, founder of radio station 2KY.
By identifying the two boxers (Teddy Lawler and Taffy Jones), and comparing Voigt’s description with contemporary press reports, it was possible to determine when this aired – and whether it was the oldest surviving radio broadcast in Australia.
In fact, it was recorded on 1 November 1932 and broadcast mere hours after the 1932 Melbourne Cup, which remains the earliest known surviving Australian live radio broadcast. Truly, a photo finish!
The voice heard in this brief recording belonged to Emil Voigt, founder of radio station 2KY.
By identifying the two boxers (Teddy Lawler and Taffy Jones), and comparing Voigt’s description with contemporary press reports, it was possible to determine when this aired – and whether it was the oldest surviving radio broadcast in Australia.
In fact, it was recorded on 1 November 1932 and broadcast mere hours after the 1932 Melbourne Cup, which remains the earliest known surviving Australian live radio broadcast. Truly, a photo finish!
- NFSA IDA6V6AWJK
- TypeDocumentation
- MediumDocumentation
- FormStill Image
- Year1932
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