Summary
Digital image showing a metal plaque commemorating the opening of the Melbourne Coastal Radio Station building in 1966.
This image is one of a series of 31 digital still images recorded by Museum Victoria during a visit to the Melbourne Coastal Radio Station at Cape Schanck on 20 May 2002. The Station closed on 30 June 2002.
Description of Content
Plaque beside the front door of the Radio Station commemorating its opening by the Postmaster-General on 3 June 1966. Melbourne Coastal Radio Station, Cape Schanck, Victoria
Physical Description
Electronic image.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, 20 May 2002
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User
Melbourne Maritime Communication Service (Melbourne MCS), Telstra - Australian Maritime Communication Service (Australian MCS), 1225 Boneo Road, Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, 2002
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Format
Digital Still Image, JPEG, Colour
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Inscriptions
The inscription on the plaque reads: 'The Overseas Telecommunications Commission (Australia) Melbourne Coastal Radio Station Cape Schanck officially opened by the Postmaster-General the Hon. A.S.Hulme M.P. on 3rd June, 1966 Commissioners A.E.Chadwick Chairman B.F.Jones Vice-Chairman A.H.Petfield G.B. Kater J.H.Garrett O.B.E General Manager H. White the original coastal radio station was established in the Melbourne domain in February, 1912.'
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References
Melbourne MCS (Melbourne Maritime Coastal Service) accessed 13 March 2012 [Link 1]
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Keywords
Communications, Radio Receivers, Radio Stations, Radio Transmitters, Telegraph Equipment, Wireless Technology, Wireless Telegraphy
