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Sydney Moreton Newman

1900s

1907

1907 04

Newman's father departs Australia for a tour of England and America

PERSONAL. . . . Mr C. M. Newman, managing director of Howard Smith Co. Ltd., leaves Melbourne by today's express to join the Manuka sailing from Sydney on Monday next for a trip to England via America. Mr Newman will be accompanied by Mrs. Newman.

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1916

1916 04

Newman charged with dangerous driving of motor cycle but the bench dismisses the case

Motor Traffic. At Prahran Court on Thursday, before Mr Beaven, P.M., Captain Russell, and Messrs Flintoft and Lavery, J.'sP., several cases for alleged breaches of the motor regulations were heard. . . . Sergeant Lillis, of South Yarra, charged Sydney M. Newman with having driven a motor cycle in a manner dangerous to the public. After hearing evidence the Bench dismissed the case.

1917

1917 09

Death Notice for Newman's brother killed in France on active duty

DIED ON SERVICE. . . . NEWMAN.— On the 12th September, 1917, in France, after two years' active service, Corporal Ormonde Irving Newman (11th Battery A.F.A.), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Newman, "Reumah," Mont Albert road, Canterbury, aged 24 years.

1920s

1920

1920 02

Newman departs with his parents on an extended holiday trip to America and Europe

PERSONAL. . . . Among the passengers who sailed by the s.s. Sonoma from Sydney yesterday was Mr. C. M. Newman, managing director of Howard Smith Ltd., and its allied companies. Mr. Newman, who is accompanied by Mrs. Newman and their son, is making an extended holiday trip to America and Europe. During his absence Mr. H. B. Howard Smith, chairman of the companies mentioned, will also occupy the position of managing director.

1921

1921 01

Newman's father (and presumably Newman himself) return from extended overseas holiday

PERSONAL. Mr. H. B. Howard Smith, chairman of Howard Smith Ltd. and its allied companies, Australian Steamships Pty. Ltd., and Caledonian Collieries Ltd., and who for the past 12 months was managing director of those companies, has resigned the latter position, and Mr. C. M. Newman, who has returned from a tour of the United States, Great Britain, and the Continent, has been reappointed managing director. Mr. G. W. Turner, who has occupied the position of acting general manager, has been appointed general manager.

1921 11

Newman to give lecture to WIA (NSW) on "European Signals Amplified by Twenty Valves", the other lecturers being a veritable Who's Who of the NSW wireless fraternity at the time

WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION. THE first meeting under the new syllabus (October, 1921-December, 1922) was held on Tuesday evening, October 11, at Wireless House, Sydney. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr. J. F. Wilson occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting

were read and confirmed. The Chairman then read the new syllabus, which is most comprehensive. A copy is published hereunder. The matter of unregistered experimental wireless stations was again mentioned by the Hon. Secretary, who stated that the authorities had already taken definite action. Mr. C. Maclurcan detailed the forthcoming competition, full particulars of which appear in this issue of Sea, Land and Air. The business of the meeting, "Impromptu Questions," was then entered upon. Briefly, the following points were fully discussed by the members:

• Why a valve must be stopped oscillating to receive speech.
• What capacity condenser should be used across a Tickler Coil for 1,400 metres.
• Why a "T" or "L" type aerial is generally more suitable than an Umbrella type aerial for reception.
• What effect aerial dimensions have on intensity of sounds in receivers.
• If a grid leak is absolutely necessary for Valve reception.
• The easiest method of determining the capacity of a Condenser.
• The formula for calculating the inductance of bank wound coils.
• If the efficiency of a transmitting station is impaired very much by using an earth mat or capacity instead of the general type of earth usually adopted.
• The most efficient method of reducing wave length in valve circuit short of building a new tuner.
• The comparative efficiency of a pair of 'phones wound to 2,000 ohms compared with those wound to 5,000 ohms.
• The best position for an aerial, (a) at the base of a hill with a good earth, or (b) at the top of a hill with a similar earth.
• If the position of the "B" battery in relation to the set has any effect on the efficiency of the receiver.

A further list of call signals compiled by the Institute will be published in the next issue of Sea, Land and Air, being supplementary to those published in the June issue.

SYLLABUS. October, 1921 - December, 1922. 1921.

• October 11 - General Meeting: Impromptu Questions. Chairman: Mr. J. F. Wilson.
• November 8 - Calibration of Members' Apparatus. Mr. E. A. Burbury.
• November 22 - Automatic Telephone Demonstration and Lecture. Mr. R. Mordin.
• December 13 - General Meeting: Paper on "European Signals Amplified by Twenty Valves." Mr. S. N. Newman.

1922.

• January 10 - Lecture by Mr. F. Basil Cooke, F.R.A.S.
• January 24 - Discussion and Questions on Constructional Details. Chairman: Mr. H. A. Stowe.
• February 14 - General Meeting : Appoint Auditors. Lecture by Mr. E. T . Fisk, M.I.R.E.
• February 28 - Visit to a Ship Station.
• March 14 - Annual Dinner.
• March 28 - Calibration of Members' Apparatus. Mr. E. A. Burbury.
• April 11 - Annual General Meeting : Presidential Address. Election of Officers.
• April 25 - Members' Night : General Discussion.
• May 9 - Lecture by Mr. C. P. Bartholomew.
• May 23 - Lecture by Mr. J. W. S. Jones.
• June 13 - General Meeting: Travelogue by Mr. W. J. Zech.
• June 27 - Exhibition of Apparatus: Australectric. Ltd.
• July 11 - Lecture, "Electrons." Mr. J . F. Wilson.
• July 25 - Short Papers by Members.
• August 8 - General Meeting: Visitors' Night. Special Lecture.
• August 22 - Interference Test at Twelve Words per Minute.
• September 12 - Debate on "Purchased" versus "Home-Made" Apparatus.
• September 26 - Discussion and Questions on Constructional Details. Chairman: Mr. H. A. Stowe.
• October 10 - General Meeting: Lecture by Mr. P. Renshaw.
• October 24 - Members' Night: General Discussion.
• November 14 - 0pen.
• November 28 - Calibration of Members' Apparatus. Mr. E. A. Burbury.
• December 12 - General Meeting: Visitors' Night. Special Lecture.

1921 12

Newman assists Burbury with equipment calibration at WIA NSW monthly meeting

WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION. FOR general information, it is notified

that this Division has obtained a private letter box at the General Post Office, Sydney, and all correspondence is now to be addressed as follows: The Honorary Secretary, Wireless Institute of Australia, New South Wales Division, Box 3120, G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. A General Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 8, at 7.30 p.m., at "Wireless House," Sydney. The Chairman was Mr. Chas. D. Maclurcan, and thirty-five members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The election to membership of the following gentlemen was then conducted:

• Associate Members: H. D. Trinder, 49 Myrtle Street, Sydney. A. F. Peters, Carlisle Street, Rose Bay. W. G. Best, Carlisle Street, Rose Bay. T. A. Morgan, 61 Kareela Road, Cremorne. T. F. Rollason, Rose Street, Oatley. F. H. Kirby, 14 Henry Street, West Kogarah. H. W. Crawford, Penshurst Street, Penshurst. G. M. Colton, 4 Culdees Road, Burwood Heights, Enfield. R. R. Wilshire, Help Street, Chatswood.
• Members: R. E. Mann, "Myuna Radio," Upper Orara, N.S.W. G. B. Conley, Penshurst Street, Penshurst. W. E. Hilton, Oxley Street, Crow's Nest. R. F. Grosvenor, Homebush Road, Strathfield. E. B. Crocker, 14 Roseby street, Marrickville. R. D. Charlesworth, 173 Parramatta Read, Haberfield. F. T. Neal, 100 Bland Street, Ashfield.

The chairman then announced that entries for the Wireless Telephone Receiving Competition closed at this meeting. Altogether twenty-five entries were received. The business of the evening, "Calibration of Members' Apparatus" was then undertaken by Mr. E. A. Burbury. There was a considerable amount of apparatus presented and Mr. Burbury, assisted by Mr. S. N. Newman, a member of the Victorian Division, conducted the measurement of inductances, whilst Mr. Maclurcan, assisted by Mr. Stowe, undertook the measurement of capacities. On the completion of the work, a hearty vote of thanks was conveyed to Mr. Burbury, who briefly responded. A vote of thanks was then conveyed to Mr. Maclurcan for his assistance, and the meeting closed at 9.45 p.m.

1922

1922 01

Newman gives lecture on "European Signals Amplified by Twenty Valves" at WIA NSW December 1921 monthly general meeting

WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA. NEW SOUTH WALES DIVISION. Another General Meeting was held at "Wireless House" on December 13, 1921, Mr. J. F. Wilson presiding. Before proceeding with any business the Chairman drew the attention of members to the presence at the meeting of Mr. C. P. Bartholomew, who had recently returned from a ten months' trip to Europe and America on business. The Chairman requested some of those members who were better acquainted with Mr. Bartholomew's long connection with the Institute to speak, and Mr. Renshaw and Mr. Maclurcan supported the Chairman's words of welcome, Mr. Maclurcan describing Mr. Bartholomew as the "Father of Experimental Wireless in Australia." Mr. Bartholomew responded. The Honorary Secretary then read the minutes of the previous meeting. The election of the following members was then proceeded with.

• Members: H. A. Warden, Public School, Mungindi, N.S.W.; G. McMahon, Ariah Park, N.S.W.; P. L. H. Sewell, 12 Dillon Street, Paddington; A. B. Cummings, Atherton, North Queensland.
• Associate Members: P. Parker, Weldon Street, Burwood; J. S. Barling, 287 Stanmore Road, Petersham; J. McMahon, 137 Sutherland Street, Paddington; J.P. Cureton, "Maruna," Burwood Road, Burwood.

Mr. Maclurcan then stated that the results achieved in the Wireless Telephone Competition had been more than satisfactory, and exhorted those members participating to do their best on the occasion of the final transmission, Sunday, December 18, 1921. The results will be announced at the General Meeting on January 10, 1922, and published in the February issue of Sea, Land and Air. The Chairman called on Mr. S. N. Newman, who read a very interesting paper on "European Signals Amplified by Twenty Valves," which was illustrated with blackboard diagrams. At the conclusion of the paper questions were asked in regard to amplification which resulted in a fund of useful information being gleaned by the members. Mr. Newman's paper will be published in our next issue. The meeting closed at 10 p.m. The subject set down on the syllabus for the meeting on January 10, 1922, has been altered on account of Mr. F. Basil Cooke being away in Queensland, and a series of "Short Papers by Members" has been substituted as the business of that meeting.

1922 03

Newman installs the AWA transmitting plant at Her Majesty's under supervision of Lionel Hooke

WIRELESS MARVELS. MUSIC FLASHED TO MID-OCEAN. Digger Patients Will Hear, Too. From the stage at Her Majesty's theatre tomorrow morning an entertainment by wireless telephony will be sent out to ships at sea and to other wireless stations. For the benefit of patients at Anzac Hostel, Brighton, a simultaneous transmission of the performance will be effected. By the installation of an apparatus at Her Majesty's, connected with the generating system in the theatre, tests during the present week have been entirely successful. During yesterday's matinee performance Mr Hooke, Melbourne manager for Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd., sent out selections from A Night Out to the various stations. Among the stations that picked it up was King Island, in Bass Strait, and Mr Hooke received an intimation that the performance was heard distinctly and was greatly appreciated. When the idea of utilising Her Majesty's theatre for this purpose occurred to Mr Phil Finkelstein, Publicity Director of J. C. Williamson, Ltd., he got in touch with Mr L. Hooke. Mr Finklestein's proposal was to provide entertainment to hospitals and other institutions. SPIVAKOVSKY BY WIRELESS A noteworthy feature of tomorrow's demonstration is that Jascha Spivakovsky, the famous pianist, will record his first performance in Melbourne by wireless telephony. Miss Maud Fane, Mr. Alfred Frith, Mr. Cyril Richard, Miss Madge Elliott, and other members of A Night Out Company will also contribute to the programme. Seen in the basement at Her Majesty's today, the new apparatus, officially described as the half-horse-power Marconi telephone, was very much like an ordinary roller top writing desk in appearance. There is a system of plugs and a small switchboard, but the whole apparatus, when not in use, is shut down. The apparatus at present has a range of approximately 500 miles, but the experts are engaged on a model for the purpose of extending the range to 6000 miles. A new Marconi valve has made the improvements possible. IN PRIVATE HOMES. Mr Hooke remarked that there was no reason why private families should not, in the near future, indulge largely, in the new apparatus. Already, he said, smaller installations than that seen today could be fitted up for £20 each. "Do you think the theatrical business would suffer, if persons could hear famous artists without leaving their own homes?" Mr Finklestein was asked. "Not at all; we would actually welcome such an innovation," he replied. "It would really act as a useful advertising medium." Mr S. Newman, son of Mr Newman, the managing director of Howard Smith Ltd., effected the installation at Her Majesty's, under the direction of Mr Hooke. Young Newman is only 20 years of age. He is considered one of the most capable technical workers on the project.

1922 04

Report in the Melbourne Age of the actual demonstration from Her Majesty's Theatre on 1000 metres by Hooke and Newman

MUSIC BY WIRELESS. A THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT. From the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday morning Mr. Alfred Frith sang into a wireless telephonic apparatus the ditty, It Will be All the Same in a Hundred years. It was a good comic song from A Night Out, but the philosophy was deplorable. A hundred years ago there were comic songs, but there were no wireless telephones, and it is fair to assume that in another century the present system of wireless transmission will have been developed to an extent undreamt of today. No audience sat in the theatre seats during yesterday's novel entertainment, but all wireless receivers within a range of 300 miles — land and ship stations alike — were tuned to the necessary wave length of 1000 metres to hear Mr. Jascha Spivakovsky's artistic pianoforte soli, and popular airs from the latest musical comedy, sung by the artists appearing at Her Majesty's. But this was not all. At the Anzac Hostel, Brighton, the receiving section of the Marconi half-kilowatt wireless telephone was installed, so that the entertainment could be heard by all present in the room, without the necessity of using telephone receivers. Above the piano on the theatre stage was fixed an improvised funnel, in which a microphone caught the sounds and passed them by flexible cords to the transmitting instrument in the lighting room of the theatre. At the piano sat Spivakovsky smiling. Mr. P. Finkelstein explained that very loud playing would facilitate transmission. The young artist shrugged his shoulders. "But," he said, "I play like I always play. I cannot play louder." And that ended the matter. After an introductory address by Mr. Finkelstein, Spivakovsky played Chopin's Butterfly study and Scherzo in E minor, by Mendelssohn, to the delight of those present. Miss Maud Fane sang the popular Ain't We Got Fun?, and Mr. Frith followed. Then Miss Fane rendered Avalon, and Miss Madge Elliott and Mr. Cyril Ritchard wirelessed a love duet. The proceedings were terminated by Spivakovski playing the National Anthem. The technical part of the demonstration was carried out by Messrs. L. Hooke and S. Newman, of the Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. There are only two wireless telephone sets in Australia — the other is in Sydney. For yesterday's demonstration the receiving portion of the set was sent to Brighton, and the transmitting section retained at the theatre. Three globular-shaped valves — the latest invention of the Marconi company, constitute the essence of the transmitter. One of them sends out continuous oscillations. When the sound waves reach a second valve they are amplified and modulated. This has the effect of giving the necessary disturbance to the stream of oscillations and transmitting the sound, which has been received by the microphone at the funnel. The third valve rectifies the waves. Wireless stations may not exceed a wave length of 600 metres but in order that nothing in the nature of "jamming" should occur, permission was obtained to work the telephonic demonstration on a 1000-metre wave. Yesterday's concert carried to all stations within a radius of 300 miles — the apparatus has a range of 600 miles at night — and it is possible that Flinders Island, as well as King Island heard it. There are distinct possibilities in the new form of entertainment.

As previous, report from the receiver at Anzac Hostel, Brighton

At the Anzac Hostel. The drawingroom at the Anzac Hostel, North-road, Brighton, was filled with mem-bers of the staff and wounded soldier inmates. There was a hush of excited interest when the first notes of a piano solo issued from the big horn attached to the wireless apparatus. A wire had been stretched from a flag pole to a tree in the grounds. From that tree another wire led to the receiver in the drawingroom. Solos and duets followed each other in enjoyable succession. Every note could be distinctly heard. This was especially the case with Mr. Frith's solo, "The World Will Go On Just the same." At times the items could only be faintly heard, but as a whole the concert experiment was a decided success. The news reading portion of the experiment was perfect. The inmates of the hostel expressed their warm appreciation at the efforts of the "Night Out" company. They were also pleased to learn that they were to be entertained at other concerts of a similar character.

1922 08

Newman operating the Marconi 0.5 kW transmitter at his home to provide the AWA concerts of 1922

Coastal Radio Service. Items of Interest. . . . Wireless concerts are broadcasted by Amalgamated Wireless, Melbourne, every Monday night at 8 p.m., under the direction of Mr. S. M. Newman. A 1/2 K.W. Marconi valve transmitter is installed at Mr. Newman's residence at Canterbury; the aerial current is usually about 3.5 amps on 950 metres. The results obtained are very gratifying, as the concerts have been received at the majority of the coast stations and ships at sea, and are greatly appreciated by the local amateurs.

Newman manages the transmitting from his Canterbury home for a meeting of the Swastika Club

Dancing to Music by Wireless. A unique and interesting exhibition of wireless telephony took place at the "Kiosk," East Malvern, on Saturday night, when members of the Swastika Club held what they described as their "first wireless dance." Special arrangements had been made with the Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. for sending and receiving. The sending from Canterbury was carried out by Mr. S. Newman, and the receiving at the dance by Mr. N. Allnutt, assisted by Mr. H. Love, who is arranging the trans-Pacific amateur transmission to radio experimenters in America. The items waved through the nocturnal blue were four dances from an Aeolian gramophone, songs by Miss D. Kerr and Mr. D. Hardy, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Cole. Apparatus most suitable for telephony was used by the Amalgamated Wireless, being a seven-stage amplifier, a magnovox (the only one in Melbourne), a Brown's loud-speaker (for the vocal items), and a two-stage detecting set with a loose coupler.

Journalist Figaro provides a poetic wrap to the above

In the Barber's Shop. By "FIGARO." I must to the barber's, for methinks I am marvellous hairy about the face. — "Midsummer Night's Dream." They ask me in my shop if I have heard of the fame of Malvern City, little knowing that I as a boy of fourteen years knew Malvern of those days even better than I know the district today. Malvern has grown out of my recognition, and in vain I look for certain spots, certain paddocks, certain outlooks across to the ranges. They are gone from view, and in their place are trim villas and beautiful suburban gardens. The pastoral charm of the early days no longer exist for me, the sheep on the upland, the market gardens, the tobacco plantation, the brick kilns, the vineyards, all are gone. But in their places we have a garden city, and the sun still shines down as it did in the old days on Malvern hill. I used to think that the sun specially favoured Malvern, and there is no doubt that if any sun was showing in the heaven a full share of its beneficent beams fell on Malvern Hill. I remember, too that the gorse, the broom, when in flower, seemed to me to be more golden in its rich yellow hues than elsewhere. Ah, I was writing of the beauties of Malvern thirty-five years ago, and I have recounted those beauties in a piece I called "A Shoemaker's Holiday." I was really a barber's apprentice, but as I recall it I was a great admirer of Goldsmith, and there was always to me something akin between Malvern and "sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain." I really do not know why I have opened up thus on the beauties of Malvern, except that I cannot contemplate its name without an inclination to sing its beauties. But what I really wanted to do was to show how up to date Malvern is today. I doubt if any other city in Victoria, very probably in Australia, can show a record of couples dancing to music produced by wireless. It is a most wonderful thing. I will not say that I myself have not wandered in the bygone days along the hawthorn hedges, listening to the music of the spheres and to a young woman's soft words, but this wireless is altogether different, and inevitably makes men of my age feel quite out of date with things. I remember that over the hill in Malvern road there was a little wooden hall, where on certain evenings, a fiddler of rare skill and greater capacity for suitable refreshment fiddled very hard, and some of the market gardeners' daughters were wont to dance the night away. Those days have gone. The fiddler is not making music on this earth. The daughters have their own daughters, and even their daughters have theirs. Ah, in the rush of modern works Malvern is losing its early history. I told the late Mr. Fred Hughes so one day, when that excellent Town Clerk was in my shop. Cr. Holmes knows, too, the old history is slipping away, and only the dry husks of the official record will remain when the Malvern Council decides to have the days since the road boards and the late J. G. Benson, put down in black and white. To me, a barber, it matters not. I shall not be here to trouble over lost opportunities. This ramble has not the virtue of the wireless, which does keep on the theme or tune. I must try and tell concisely the whole story — get into its atmosphere, eh? Or perhaps hair on air is better. The affair took place last Saturday night at the Kiosk, East Malvern, when members of the Swastika Club held what they described as their "first wireless dance." Special arrangements had been made with the Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. for sending and receiving. The sending from Canterbury was carried out by Mr. S. Newman, and the receiving at the dance by Mr. N. Allnutt, assisted by Mr. H. Love, who is arranging the trans-Pacific amateur transmission to radio experimenters in America. The items waved through the nocturnal blue were four dances from an Aeolian gramophone, songs by Miss D. Kerr and Mr. D. Hardy, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Cole. What do you think of that? Malvern is up to date. It is getting a bit ahead of TIME itself. I'm going to hustle, too, and see if I cannot do a little bit of sly grog selling in my saloon, drinks after hours, conveyed by wireless to wireless dances, and partaken of by dancers served and shaved by a wireless barber, who would be a live wire nonsummonsable by the Licensing Inspector.

1922 09

Newman operates the transmitter for another wireless telephony demonstration for the A.N.A.

ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Wireless Telephone Demonstration. An interesting wireless telephony demonstration was given at a recent meeting of the Fitzroy branch of the A.N.A., when a wireless telephone concert was sent from the Amalgamated Wireless (Australia) Limited's wireless telephone at Camberwell to the branch's rooms in the Fitzroy Town Hall. Vocal and instrumental items were provided by a gramophone at the transmitting station and by means of a loud speaking device were heard clearly by everyone in the room at the town hall. The transmitting was done by Mr. S. M. Newman and Mr. Cutler was in charge of the receiver.

Newman one of lecturers at meeting WIA Vic in preparations for the Trans-Pacific Tests

PROGRESS IN WIRELESS. . . . Trans-Pacific Tests. Rapid progress is being made in the construction of receivers for use in the tests to see whether or not American amateur stations can he heard in Australia. Replies have been received by Mr. H. Love from branches of the Wireless Institute in other States enthusiastically agreeing to co-operate in the tests for the benefit of amateurs desiring to construct apparatus for the test, a comprehensive lecture was given at the meeting of the Victorian branch of the Wireless Institute on Tuesday night by Messrs. Hull, Hiam, and Newman. Signals were received on apparatus built for the test, and remarkable results were achieved. As several sets are now nearing completion, arrangements are being made for the erection of a 200 metre transmitter for calibration purposes. A transmitting permit has been issued to Mr. Love by the controller of wireless communication (Mr. J. Malone), and Mr. Malone has offered to assist amateurs in conducting the tests in every possible way. It is hoped to begin the tests early in December, and all amateurs who have the apparatus are urged to erect a station in order to facilitate the checking of signals obtained during the test, and the supplying of particulars of the times of working, all participants, whether members of the institute or not, are requested to communicate with Mr. H. Love, "Lindum," Ferncroft avenue, East Malvern, without delay.

1922 12

Funeral Notice for Newman's maternal grandfather William Irving

FUNERALS. . . . IRVING.— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. GEORGINA IRVING, Mr. and Mrs. DAVID IRVING and FAMILY, Messrs. GEORGE and WILLIAM IRVING, Mr. and Mrs. HENRY IRVING and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. NEWMAN and Mr. SID NEWMAN, of Melbourne, are invited to attend the Funeral of her late dearly beloved Husband and their Father and Grandfather, William Irving, to leave "Iona," 59 Thompson Street, Drummoyne, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.15 o'clock, for Presbyterian Cemetery, Field of Mars. WOOD COFFILL LIMITED.

Newman provides details of a non-oscillating set for Metre's column in the Argus

PROGRESS IN WIRELESS. By METRE. Observing the Regulations. Great consternation has been caused among amateurs by the restriction placed on the use of regenerative receivers by the new regulations. There is, however, some need for the control of regenerative receivers, many of which are excellent transmitters, and have been used as such by large numbers of otherwise law-abiding experimenters for the last two years. However, a regenerative receiver may not necessarily be a radiating receiver, and below are published circuits which, while giving all the advantages of a regenerative receiver, are practically non-radiating. In circuit 1 a tickler is inductively coupled to an intervalve radio frequency transformer. Thus the aerial circuit is not excited at all by the "tickler coil." Recent experiments showed that little difference of signal strength was noticeable when the "tickler" was coupled on to the tuner secondary and on to the radio frequency coupling transformer. Circuit 3 is another regenerative scheme in which radiation is negligible. Here the plate circuit is sharply tuned to the incoming signals by means of the inductance shown (a variometer does well). Regeneration in this case depends on the capacity between the plate and the grid of the valve itself. This circuit is much easier to handle than the ordinary three coil circuit generally employed. As there is no coupling between the plate coil and the tuner, there is no radiation and almost the same amount of amplification is possible with this circuit, at with the "feed back" on to the tuner. A simple I.C.W. transmitter for experimental use, and one which will conform with the regulations is shown in circuit 2. The valve used is a "hard" receiving tube, a V 24 valve being very suitable. The tuner is an ordinary receiving loose coupler. Plate current is supplied either from a spark coil or a stepup transformer (pri. 1,000 turns of No. 24 gauge wire, sec. 2,000 turns of No. 36 gauge wire on soft iron core) operated from the 2,000 A.C. lighting mains through a lamp bank or other suitable resistance. The condenser across the secondary should have a capacity of .01 mfd. An improvement in the signals transmitted by means of the set can sometimes be obtained by placing a short wave condenser in the ground lead. Experimenters should have no difficulty in radiating .25 amps with this transmitter and in some cases this radiation may be doubled. Mr. S. M. Newman, of the Amalgamated Wireless has recently succeeded in transmitting signals for 55 miles with such a set, and found that the tuning was so sharp that when working on 675 metres no interference was caused with the Melbourne Radio Station "listening in" on 600 metres. The set may be converted to a telephony transmitter by placing a suitable rectifier in the leads from the H.T. transformer (in which case the shunt condenser should be increased to at least 2 mfds). Modulation is effected either by placing a microphone in the ground lead, or better by installing a grid condenser and placing a modulation transformer controlled by the microphone in the grid leak. The simplicity and cheapness of the set will commend it to many experimenters.

1923

1923 03

Newman in a list of newly granted transmitting licences for Victoria

PROGRESS IN WIRELESS. . . . Amateur Transmitters. The following is an additional list of licensed experimental transmitting stations of Victorian amateurs. The first list of transmitters was published in "The Argus" of January 11. Further lists will be published as new licenses are issued:— 3BM, H. K. Love, Ferncroft avenue, East Malvern; 3BQ, W. F. M. Howden, Hill street, Box Hill; 3BY, H. Holst, Bambra road, Caulfield. 3DB, W. O. Hobart-Duff, Westgarth street, East Melbourne; 3HJ, H. D. Johnstone, Boundary road, Surrey Hills; 3LQ, W. R. Downing, Warrnambool; 3LW, C. Hiam, Carlisle street, St. Kilda; 3MC, S. M. Newman, Mont Albert road, Canterbury; 3OK, W. H. Conry, Irvine avenue, Armadale.

Newman participates in the Bass Strait tests of March 1923

Wireless Experiments. MESSAGES RECEIVED AT HOBART. MELBOURNE, Friday. Although it is only since the beginning of December that amateur wireless operators have been permitted to experiment in the transmission of signals, several experimental wireless telegraph and tele-phone transmitters have been erected in Melbourne, and have proved very successful. Commencing on Wednesday night, an endeavour was made by six Melbourne experimenters to transmit messages to Mr. T. Watkins, of Hobart. The tests were continued last night, and a reply received from Mr. Watkins to-day announced that four of the six experimental stations had been heard. The power in the aerial at the Melbourne radio station is about 1500 watts, but it was only about five watts in the aerials of the amateur stations. Mr. S. M. Newman, of the Amalgamated Wireless (Aust.) Ltd., was also successful in transmitting signals on low power from Canterbury. The experiments were continued tonight, and will be repeated tomorrow night.

As previous, Argus report tends to indicate that Watty did not hear Newman in the tests, or perhaps he was not considered since operating with higher power

AMATEUR WIRELESS TESTS. Although it is only since the beginning of December that amateur wireless operators have been permitted to experiment in the transmission of signals, several experimental wireless telegraph and telephone transmitters have been erected in Melbourne, and have proved very successful. Commencing on Wednesday night, an endeavour was made by six Melbourne experimenters to transmit messages to Mr. T. Watkins, of Hobart. The tests were continued on Thursday night, and a reply received from Mr. Watkins yesterday morning announced that four of the six experimental stations had been heard. The power in the aerial at the Melbourne radio station is about 1,500 watts, but it was only about five watts in the aerials of the amateur stations. The four successful Melbourne experimenters are Mr. R. A. Hull, of St Kilda (3JU); Mr. H. Holst, of Caulfield (3BY); Mr. H. K. Love, of East Malvern (3BM); and Mr. E. H. Cox, of Elsternwick (3BI) (sic, 3BD). Mr. S. M. Newman of the Amalgamated Wireless (Aust.) Ltd., was also successful in transmitting signals on low power from Canterbury. Experiments were continued last night, and will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night. Assistance will be afforded if any signals heard at stations outside Melbourne are reported to Mr. R. A. Hull, Charnwood road, St Kilda.

1923 04

Newman receives Maclurcan's signals and relays them by telephone line back to him

RADIO EXPERIMENTS. A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT. Mr. C. D. Maclurcan, of Strathfield, Sydney, while transmitting music and speech from his amateur experimental wireless station to Mr. S. M. Newman, of Canterbury, V., on Sunday evening, had his own concert and voice transmitter back to him by Mr. Newman over the land line telephone. That is to say, Mr. Maclurcan heard his own concert which he was transmitting through the ether returned to him on the ordinary phone service telephone. Mr. Newman was utilising a Marconi Osram receiving R. valve for transmission purposes. As far as is known, a receiving or detecting valve has only been used for transmission purposes up to distances of from 20 to 50 miles, so that the transmission of both music and speech over the distance of 480 miles to Sydney must stand in the nature of a record, and is a remarkable achievement. The plate voltage is supplied by a high tension generator, the input, of which is only 5 watts, or approximately the amount of current necessary to light the tail light of a motor car. In order to receive Mr. Maclurcan's music strongly enough for transmission back to Sydney four stages of audio frequency amplification were utilised.

Newman to again accompany his parents on an extended overseas holiday

PERSONAL. At the meeting of the board of management of the Alfred Hospital yesterday Mr. C. M. Newman, managing director of Howard Smith Ltd., who is a member of the board, was granted extended leave and wished bon voyage for his visit overseas with Mrs. Newman and their son. They will sail by the Moldavia on April 28.

Newman heard in New Zealand by ZL4AA, a record

WIRELESS TO N.Z. Barely Enough Power to Light Motor Lamp. Word has been received by Mr S. Newman, radio engineer, employed by Amalgamated Wireless Ltd., from a fellow wireless experimenter, operating in Waihemo, South Island, New Zealand, claiming that low power messages sent out by Mr Newman have been picked up by him. If his claims are substantiated, this is an amazing revelation of the power of wireless. Mr Newman uses a Marconi receiving R type valve for transmission working on a wavelength of 400 metres at his private home at Canterbury. The power used would scarcely light the tail lamp of a motor car, and previously it was thought that its range was not more than 60 miles. It is 1300 miles direct from Melbourne to Waihemo. Mr F. Bell, the New Zealander, writes to say that he heard Mr Newman calling a Sydney station. Cable messages have been exchanged, arranging for special experiments to verify the claim if possible.

As previous, another report by the Melbourne Argus

AMATEUR WIRELESS. Mr. S. M. Newman, of Canterbury, has received a report from an amateur wireless experimenter, whose station is situated near the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, stating that his low powered wireless telephone transmitter has been heard in New Zealand. Mr. Newman's transmitter has recently covered some remarkable distances. He has been using an ordinary receiving valve for transmitting purposes, and in tests with Sydney and Hobart has achieved remarkable success. Using an input power of about three watts he has been able to produce a current of half an ampere in his aerial, and by increasing the input power to seven watts, an aerial current of one and a half amperes has been obtained. The station in New Zealand which reports having received both Morse and telephone messages from Mr. Newman's transmitter is about 1,500 miles from Melbourne.

Later Argus report makes clear that other stations, as well as Newman's, heard in NZ

AMATEUR WIRELESS. Signals Heard in New Zealand. Reports received yesterday from Mr. F. D. Bell, the operator of an experimental wireless station in Waihemo, Otago (N.Z.), state that signals from the experimental transmitting stations of Mr. R. A. Hall, of St. Kilda, and Mr. E. H. Cox, of Elsternwick, have been received by him. Messages were taken without a break, except when strong local interference affected the signals from Australia. Mr S. M. Newman, of Canterbury, has also been heard by Mr. Bell, and a Sydney and an Adelaide station are reported as having sent signals successfully. The power used by the Melbourne stations was in each case less than 10 watts input. Transmissions from Mr. Bell's station and another amateur station have been received in Melbourne. Cabled arrangements have been made for all of the Melbourne experimental transmitting stations which can do so at such short notice to send test signals to Mr. Bell tonight, and on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights. As Mr. Bell intends to reply with his transmitter, it is hoped to establish "two-way" communication between Australia and New Zealand.

Newman departs on a family holiday abroad, tragically cutting short his involvement with NZ tests

PERSONAL. . . . Mr. C. M. Newman, with Mrs. Newman and Mr. Sydney M. Newman, are leaving by the Moldavia to-day for an extended trip abroad. Miss Nettie Bice, of Canterbury, and Miss Beryl Cowper, of Toorak, will be travelling with, the party.

1923 05

Newman succeeds in being heard in Hobart by Watty and others in the Melbourne-Hobart tests

Low Power Tests. Victorian Amateur's Performance Although it is only a few months since the Melbourne experimenters commenced transmission in earnest, some almost record breaking results have already been obtained. Now that the winter months are approaching, it is expected that even greater distances on reduced power will be achieved. A series of tests with C.W. on a wave length of 400 metres was organised by Mr. R. A. Hull with Mr. W. T. Watkins of Hobart, Tasmania, seven stations in all taking part in the tests. Each station was to have been limited to five watts plate input, but as some of the stations showed hardly any radiation on that input, it was decided to extend the power to eight watts. As some of the inputs were not measured at all, it was not definitely known what the plate inputs were, but they were probably not more than 12 watts. However, Mr. Newman's plate input was measured accurately on standard meters, and on one occasion was as low as 3.8 watts, the highest reading being 4.4 watts. On this plate input his radiation was 600 milliamps with a tuned counterpoise. The radiation of the other stations varied from 400 to 800 milliamps. So as to make the tests of a more official nature, each station was allotted a four-letter code word which was used in place of the call letters of the station, so that the receiving operator did not know what was transmitting. In addition, each station sent a sentence of ten words which was different for each night's transmission.

• STAN-SURE — 3AM — Mr. G. S. Dohrmann and Mr. Dixon.
• GOAT-GAME — 3BD — Mr. E. H. Cox.
• JUMP-EAST — 3BM — Mr. H. K. Love.
• LONG-BEER — 3BQ — Mr. W. F. M. Howden.
• HIGH-DIAL — 3BY — Mr. H. Holst.
• FORD-WORD — 3JU — Mr. R. A. Hull.
• MORE-MOON — 3MC — Mr. S. M. Newman.

The tests commenced at the conclusion of the ocean forecast transmitted by the Melbourne Radio Station at 9 o'clock, and each station continued its transmission for exactly ten minutes. The results of these tests were very satisfactory, all seven stations being heard in Hobart, and at least four had their ten-word sentence copied correctly. Although no telephony was arranged for in the tests, Mr. Watkins and several other amateurs copied some of the telephone conversation between 3BY, 3JU, and 3MC before and after the tests on several occasions. This is now almost a nightly occurrence in spite of the fact that the operators in Hobart are only using single valve receivers. Although the tests were intended for Hobart, Mr. C. D. Maclurcan and Mr. J. H. A. Pike, both of Sydney, also heard the C.W. test signals and were successful in copying the whole sentence of Mr. Newman's transmission and heard the code words of four other stations. Encouraged by the success of the Hobart tests, the seven stations concerned arranged for a similar test with Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart amateurs, on much the same lines as the Tasmanian tests, except that each station finished up with a few "Hullo's" on telephony. These tests were even more successful, as not only were the C.W. signals copied in all three cities, but faint speech was also heard, and it is reasonable to suppose that good speech would have been received had the receiving stations used a stage of high frequency amplification. The outstanding feature of the tests was that Mr. Newman (3MC — MORE" in the first test and "MOON" in the second) was only using an ordinary Marconi-Osram receiving R type Valve with 550 volts on the plate, the plate current being 7-8 milliamps, which is about 3.8-4.4 watts. This is less than half the power of any other station. In spite of this, Mr. Newman's signals were received equal in strength to the other stations at Hobart (360 miles) and much stronger at Sydney (460 miles); even stronger signals were received at Adelaide (400 miles). Mr. Snoswell of Adelaide reports that "MOON'S" C.W. could be heard 8-10 feet from the Receivers. This is possibly accounted for by the directional effect of the inverted L Aerial which Mr. Newman uses, the maximum radiation being towards the west and minimum to the south.

1923 06

Newman proceeds to England per SS Moldavia on six months' leave (actually departed 28 April, see previous)

Coastal Radio Service. . . . Staff Changes. . . . Mr. S. M. Newman, radio engineer, "Collins House," proceeded to England per s.s. Moldavia on six months' leave.

Newman provides a detailed report on his low power transmitting equipment and tests to "Radio in ANZ" reporter (actually likely Newman wrote most of it himself)

Low Power Transmitting Set. Interesting Facts for Experimenters. Mr. S. M. Newman's Excellent Work. At a recent meeting of the Victorian Division of the Wireless Institute of Australia, Mr. S. M. Newman delivered a highly-interesting lecture on his low-power transmitter, with which he obtained such splendid results in the Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart tests. In order to better emphasise his points Mr. Newman exhibited the set mentioned, which, except for the high-tension generator and plate milliammeter, is entirely home-made. In the course of his remarks the speaker produced some interesting figures showing how the plate current was reduced by employing the three-coil instead of the usual two-coil circuit. At the same time, the radiation was increased, and there was a further big advantage in being able to obtain much sharper tuning. "Before the tests," continued Mr. Newman, "the plate current was about thirty milliamps on a two-coil circuit with a radiation of 350 milliamps. As the plate voltage was about 500, the plate input was thus fifteen watts. As the tests were to be conducted with an input of eight watts, he immediately installed a three-coil circuit, and after spending a considerable time in adjustments, succeeded in reducing the plate current from 30 to 6.1 milliamps, and increasing the radiation from 350 to 600 milliamps. With this radiation, the plate input was 3.3 watts, but it was found that the keying was not very reliable, so the plate current was increased to 7.8 milliamps, and the plate voltage to 550, thus making the plate input 3.8 to 4.4 watts, with a radiation of 600 milliamps. The aerial and plate milliammeter were checked against a standard meter before and after the tests. This is a very good example of what can be done when one tries to get the highest radiation for the lowest input, and shows the importance of tests.

Mr. Newman emphasised the necessity of having an aerial condenser of a very high dielectric, such as mica, to keep down the high-frequency resistance of the aerial system. He stressed the importance of keeping the aerial condenser as large as possible so long as a sufficient amount of inductance is left in the aerial coil, in order that it might act as a coupling to the plate coil. Since the tests a larger pulley had been made for the motor driving the generator supplying current to the aeroplane generator, with the result that the radiation has been increased to 1.2 amps, and for a continuous wave signal, 1.8. The set was left in operation for at least ten minutes with a radiation of 1.8 amps, and then the filament was suddenly switched off, with the view of finding out if the valve showed any signs of heating, as such a radiation from a receiving valve seems rather abnormal. However, the valve was just as cool as if it had been used for receiving purposes. The valve was not a specially selected one. At least five other Marconi-Osram receiving valves had been tried out, each one giving similar results. The lecturer expressed his willingness to submit any Marconi-Osram receiving "R" valve, which the owner cared to bring along to him, to a test, under which he would guarantee to radiate at least 600 milliamps with it. Furthermore, he would replace the valve free of cost if it suffered any damage during the test.

(Start Photo Caption) Mr. Newman's Transmitting Apparatus (End Photo Caption)

RESULTS ACHIEVED. The results achieved by Mr. Newman are probably world records, not only for a receiving valve, but for a 5-watt transmitting valve also. The following are a number of distances over which Mr. Newman's signals have been copied on one valve:

• Tamworth, 520 miles over mountainous country.- Copied by Mr. Todd.
• Sydney, 460 miles over mountainous country.- Both C. W. and speech copied by Mr. J. G. Reed, Mr. Maclurcan, and Mr. Pike.
• Adelaide, 400 miles over land.- C. W. and speech copied by Mr. Kauper, Mr. Snoswell, Mr. Jones and others. Using a detector and one low-frequency amplifier, Mr. Kauper says the C. W. signals are audible up to 40 feet from the receivers.
• Hobart, 360 miles over water and land.- C. W. and speech copied by Mr. Watkins and others.

DAYLIGHT RANGES.

• S.S. Euwarra, 380 miles.- C. W. and speech, using one valve.
• King Island, 160 miles.- Speech reported strength 6.
• Terang, 130 miles.- Daylight conversations carried on with Mr. L. Osburne all through the Easter holidays.

(Start Photo Caption) Receiving Instruments at Mr. Newman's Station. (End Photo Caption)

(Start Photo Caption) Transmitting Circuit used by Mr. Newman, with which he has achieved some phenomenal results. (End Photo Caption)

DESCRIPTION OF SET. The following particulars of Mr. Newman's low-power transmitting set will be read with interest by all experimenters. The aerial is of the inverted L type, and consists of two 14-gauge copper wires, twelve feet apart, and supported by two fifty-five foot masts 220 feet apart. It points east and west, the down leads coming from the west end. The earth lead is a 7/16 cable from the operating room to a zinc plate about 80 square feet, which is also soldered on to a three-inch gas-pipe and 1½in. water pipe running past the wireless room. In addition, about 500 feet of copper wire is buried underneath the aerial, and two-foot copper plates are soldered to the ends of each wire. The counterpoise consists of two 7/20 copper wires, supported about 10 feet above the ground, running directly under the aerial. They are spaced thirty feet apart, and extend about forty feet past each end of the aerial. The two wires are bridged at intervals. The aerial inductance comprises about thirty turns of No. 14 D.C.C. wire wound on a 5in. former, having taps at every second turn from the fifteenth to the thirtieth — twenty-three turns being in use. The aerial condenser is made up of about fifteen plates of copper foil, 2in. x 1in., separated by high quality mica, which gives a capacity of about .0015 m.f.d. A variometer, made from thirty feet of ⅜in. brass ribbon, wound in much the same manner as a spark transmitter oscillation transformer serves as a counterpoise inductance. For plate winding eighty turns of No. 16 D.C.C. wire, wound on a 6in. former is used and a variable condenser of .00005 maximum capacity is connected across its two ends. Sixty turns of No. 26 D.C.C. wire wound on a 3in. former (thirty turns being in use) makes up the grid-winding. The Grid Condenser consists of a variable condenser, .00035 maximum capacity. For Grid High-Frequency Choke 250 turns of No. 26 D.C.C. on a 3in. former does duty. In the Microphone Transformer the core consists of a bundle of 23 gauge soft iron wire, 1in. in diameter and 3 meters long. Over this is placed an inch fibre tube l/16in. thick. The primary winding consists of two ounces of No. 26 D.C.C. wire, wound in four layers, and has a D.C. resistance of about 3 ohms. The secondary consists of about 6,000 turns of No. 40 enamelled wire, having a layer of paraffined tissue paper between each layer, and has a resistance of 2,200 ohms. The Grid Leak is made up of two 50,000 ohm non-inductive resistances, in series, making a total of 100-200 ohms for the grid leak resistance. They were made of No. 44 Eureka wire, wound in an ebonite groove 1in. inside diameter, 2in. outside diameter, and ¼in. wide. For the Smoothing Condenser tin-foil strips, 3in. long and 1in. in thickness are used. This condenser has been added to from time to time, and the number of sheets used is not known, but the capacity would be about ½ m.f.d. The High Tension Generator consists of a B.T.H. aeroplane wind generator, which gives 600 volts at 3,000 revolutions, and has a low tension winding of 8 volts for the filament current. By using the 8-volt winding as a motor, the generator can be driven electrically from about twenty volts D.C. The Tapping Key is of the usual type, except that it is entirely enclosed in a brass-lined box, with the knob of the key just protruding through one end. This was made to eliminate any possibility of the pitch of the note varying when sending C.W., as the movement of the hand, when signalling is quite noticeable, even on 400 metres. The Aerial Ammeter gives a reading from 0-500 milliamps, and with a 3.1 ohms shunt 300-1200 m.a., and with a 1.4 ohms shunt, .7 to 2 amps. The Plate Ammeter reading goes from 0-100 m.a. A Marconi-Osram ordinary receiving R. type valve is regularly used. For tuning, the aerial and earth circuits are first of all adjusted by the use of a buzzer and wavemeter, to approximately the wave length it is desired to use, provided the plate-tuning inductance with its tuning condenser at minimum, is below the wave length of the aerial circuit. Then, when C2 is gradually increased a point will be found which will give maximum radiation. The counter-poise is then connected to the earth wire and the variometer varied until maximum radiation is obtained. Wave length should not alter when the counterpoise is added. The high-frequency resistance of the aerial-earth counterpoise system was measured by inserting a non-inductive resistance in series with the aerial circuit until the aerial current was reduced to half its value, the resistance then in circuit being equal to the H.F. resistance of the entire aerial-earth counterpoise system at 400 metres. This value was found to be about 30 ohms, which seems rather high, but this method is not looked upon as being very reliable. During the Sydney, Adelaide, and Hobart tests, the plate voltage was 550 and the plate current 7.8 milliamps, thus making a plate input of 3.8 to 4.4 watts. For C.W. working the filament current was 1.0 amps at 3.2 volts, and on telephony 1.2 at 5 volts. It will be observed that the total valve current is very small. With this small input the radiation was about 600 milliamps. Since then 2.2 amps have been obtained in the aerial.

NEW ZEALAND EXPERIMENTER HEARS MR. NEWMAN. On April 24 Mr. Newman received a letter from Mr. Frank Bell, of Waihemo, New Zealand, intimating that he had heard him communicating with an experimental station in Sydney. The The letter explained that the C.W. signals and speech were very clear. Mr. Newman was using only an ordinary Marconi Receiving "R" type valve for transmission, and deemed it practically an impossible feat for signals to be heard over such a long distance when transmitted on only 6 watts. However, as his messages were received regularly in Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, Mr. Newman cabled Mr. Bell, asking him to "listen in" on certain specified dates. The day following the first test he was astonished to receive a cable in the following terms: "Telegraphy telephony received very clearly, replying two seventy metres ("270") tonight." That night Mr. Newman transmitted from 8 o'clock to 8.30 on C.W. and telephony. Mr. Bell then replied on his 40 watt continuous wave set on two seventy metres, and the two men were then able to exchange reports. Unfortunately, Mr. Bell's wave length was too low for Mr. Newman's high-frequency transformers, and the latter had to use straight rectification with two low-frequency valves. However, Mr. Bell's signals came in strongly, considering the distance between the two stations, viz., 1,400 miles. Although seven-eighths of the distance was over water, one-eighth had to pass over mountain ranges over 10,000 feet high, which undoubtedly would have an absorbing effect on the signals. It is not definitely known what distances have been covered, using a receiving valve for transmission in England or America, but as far as is known, it is not more than 100 miles C.W. only so that a distance of 1,400 miles C.W. and speech is easily a world's record, both for a receiving valve and plate input. This does not mean that it can't be done on the other side, but possibly it has never been tried, and if it had been, the signals would probably be overcome by interference from other stations. Experimenters in Australia are undoubtedly at an advantage in that respect.

1923 10

Newman departs on a cruise to Scandinavia from London at end of August, continuing their April holiday

AUSTRALIANS ABROAD. LONDON, Aug. 23. Mr. and Mrs. C. Moreton Newman, Mr. S. M. Newman and Miss Bice have left for a cruise to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Holland.

1923 12

While in London, Newman organises the England Tests of 1923-1924

THE MAGIC SPARK. . . . BY DOT DASH. . . . ANOTHER BIG TEST. British amateurs are desirous of testing on low-power and wavelength to see if they can reach Australian amateurs. Tests have been arranged the particulars of which are contained in the following circular sent to all wireless clubs in Australia by the Victorian Division of the Wireless Institute:— Several members of the Radio Society of Great Britain are desirous of endeavouring to transmit c.w. messages to Australia. Although we did not want these tests to be carried out for some months yet, one of our members now in England (Mr. Newman) has arranged with the R.S. of Great Britain for them to be held from December to March. This does not allow much time to organise the receivers at this end, but the council desires as many as possible to listen in at the times given. The British stations will transmit on 200 metres, calling "Australia de G.5AT," followed by any code word they like. Following are the times:— Greenwich mean time: December 16, 23, and 30; January 6 and 13, 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 10, 17, and 24; March 2 and 9, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Melbourne time. December 17, 24, and 31; January 7 and 14, 3.30 a.m. to 6 a.m. February 11, 18, and 25; March 3 and 10, 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Any Australian experimenter receiving any of these messages is requested to immediately forward full particulars to Mr. B. Jermyn Masters, organising secretary of the Victorian Division of the Wireless Institute, Little Collins-street, Melbourne, in order that the reports may be sent to England as soon as possible.

1924

1924 02

Newman participates in unofficial tests of sealed set receivers

WIRELESS WALLS. SEALED SETS. SUCCESSFUL TESTS. Results at Moss Vale. (BY OUR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE.) Is it possible to make efficient sealed wireless sets for the reception of programmes sent out by broadcasting companies? The question was put to a test at Moss Vale on Saturday, and resulted in a vindication of the sealed instrument. It was found that the sealed instrument was at least equal in efficiency to the open sets with which tests were made. That was all that the adjudicators were asked to determine. But in the opinion of some of those present on Saturday the superiority of the sealed instrument over the open sets exhibited was also established. The results of the tests should settle for the time being a controversy that has been disturbing the wireless world of Sydney. For the benefit of the layman in wireless the genesis of the controversy must be explained. THE PROBLEM. When wireless broadcasting was placed before a wondering world the Americans took it up with characteristic thoroughness. Broadcasting companies sprang up all over the United States, and it is estimated that today there are more than 500,000 listeners-in to their programmes. The air was proclaimed "free," but the national craze for advertising produced chaos. All the broadcasting companies, it is stated, became mixed up. Three commissioners have investigated the question. The third commission is still at work. It set itself to solve two problems — How to obtain revenue for the broadcasting companies; and how to conduct all the broadcasting companies so that they should not interfere with one another. In Great Britain a different system was adopted. A monopoly was given to one company, British Broadcasters, Ltd., which, however, soon experienced trouble with concert artists reluctant to broadcast their art free of charge. Australia had the systems of both countries to guide her. Monopolies are not generally welcomed in the Commonwealth; and there was a desire to avoid the confusion resulting from "free" air. The plan for sealed receiving sets was, therefore, adopted. Wireless broadcasting is not essentially an electrical business. Primarily it is a matter of public entertainment. In the case of the ordinary theatres four walls are built around a stage and some seats, and a young lady in a box at the entrance collects so many shillings from each person desiring to enter, as the price of the privilege of witnessing the entertainment. In wireless broadcasting the four walls of the theatre are represented by the sealed receiving set by virtue of which only programmes of a certain wave length can be received. The entrance money is represented by the subscription paid to the broadcasting company. No doubt there is some poaching of programmes, even as small boys have been known to witness circuses without payment by looking from the outside through a hole in the tent. But these are probably the exceptions. The principle of the plan is as stated, and its fundamental point is that the broadcasting companies must get revenue. This plan has, however, proved most unpalatable to many wireless amateurs in the Commonwealth. Sealed receiving sets, intended to comply with the prescribed requirements, have, it is stated, been built and rebuilt in dozens; set after set has been submitted to the Government officials for approval, but just as promptly rejected. Opponents of the "walls of wireless" — as the sealed sets are called — declared that it was extremely difficult to manufacture efficient sealed instruments. The principal manufacturers retorted that sealing did not impair the efficiency of an instrument. On Saturday the matter was put to a test. A TEST OF EFFICIENCY. The tests made at Moss Vale were of a private nature. That is to say, there was no supervision by Government wireless officials. The Society for the Advancement of Wireless in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji appointed three adjudicators — Messrs. L. A. Hook, assistant manager of Amalgamated Wireless Ltd.; Mr. G. Newman, a member of the Wireless Institute, and Mr. F. Mingay. These gentlemen, it should be explained, were chosen on personal grounds, not because of the interests they represent. Nearly a dozen sets were tested, both sealed sets and open sets of various designs. The testing programme was sent out from Broadcasters, Ltd., Phillip-street, Sydney, and the tests were conducted in a paddock about 1½ mile from Moss Vale. The open instruments were tested against the sealed sets by means of a switch. The programme consisted of speech and music transmission, and the tests lasted from 10 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The atmospheric conditions were declared to have been about the average. On one of the sealed sets signals were received which gave a good loud volume of sound from the "loud speaker" in an open paddock. It was decided that the results of the test were so conclusive as to render it unnecessary to proceed further. In all cases, it is stated, the sealed sets were found to be at least equal to any of the open sets.

1924 03

Newman arranges the Trans-Pacific Tests of March 1924

Experimental Tests. Arrangements have been made by Mr. S. M. Newman, a Melbourne wireless experimenter who recently returned from a visit to America, for a series of two-way tests with America, to be commenced on March 15. Though a large number of American experimental stations were heard in Australia during the tests held in October, no Australian transmitter was heard in America. Many important improvements have been made in Australian transmitters since that time, and two-way transmissions are conducted nightly for distances up to 1,500 miles with low powers. It is reasonable therefore to expect that the forthcoming test will be successful. The dates fixed for the tests are March 15, 16, 17, and 31, and the receiving test will be made on April 1, 2, and 14. Combined transmitting and receiving tests will also be held. During the receiving period all transmitters in Australia are being requested to "shut down," and experimenters are asked to refrain from using receivers likely to "energise" the aerial and so interfere with other stations. Arrangements for holding tests with South Africa in June are in progress.

Newman organises the Trans-Pacific Tests of March/April 1924

WIRELESS. IN TOUCH WITH AMERICA. The hon. secretary of the Wireless Institute of Australia, Tasmanian division (Mr. Geo. Collis), has received a letter from the president of the institute (Mr. H. K. Love) relative to an arrangement entered into by Mr. S. Newman while in America recently with Mr. Frederick, of the "Radio Journal," Los Angeles, in connection with trans-pacific tests. "We have just received Mr. Newman's communication," the letter-proceeds, "and the notice is very short, but it is hoped that you can spread the news to all in your State, and endeavour to get transmitters to try and 'get over' to America and receivers to listen for the Americans. The idea of getting in early is to avoid the summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The following is the complete schedule on which Australian stations will transmit: — March 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 16, 9 p.m. to 12 p.m.; March 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 31, 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. American stations will transmit on: April 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 2 from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m.; April 14, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. American and Australian stations will transmit on: April 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 16, from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m.; April 30, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. During the last period the American stations will transmit during the first 15 minutes in each hour, and the Australian stations during the next 15 minutes, and so on. All the times given are Melbourne time."

As previous but further information

IN TOUCH WITH AMERICA. The hon. secretary of the Wireless Institue of Australia, Tasmanian Division (Mr Geo. Collis) has received a letter from the President of the Institute (Mr H. K. Love) relative to an arrangement entered into by Mr S. Newman while in America recently with Mr Frederick, of the "Radio Journal," Los Angeles, in connection with trans-Pacific tests. "We have just received Mr Newman's communication" the letter proceeds, "and the notice is very short, but it is hoped that you can spread the news to all in your State and endeavor to get transmitters to try and 'get over' to America and receivers to listen for the Americans. The idea of getting in early is to avoid the summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The following is the schedule:— American stations will transmit on: April 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 2, from 9 to 12 p.m.; April 14, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. American and Australian stations will transmit on April 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; April 16 from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m.; April 30, from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. Tomorrow (Sunday) night an American station whose call sign is W.J.A.Z. (the Z is pronounced "Zee") will transmit a three hours concert between 9 and 12 o'clock and will be using about 5000 watts on a wave length of 448 metres. I shall be glad if those experimenters in Launceston who have powerful enough sets will kindly listen and try and log this station tomorrow night. All the times given are Melbourne time. I shall be also glad to receive reports from amateurs throughout Tasmania as to whether they have been successful in logging any station from America during the period of the tests mentioned here.

1924 04

Newman returns to Sydney after extended holidays in England and America

WIRELESS WORLD. . . . (By JOULE VOLT.) . . . MR. S. M. NEWMAN. Mr. S. M. Newman, one of the technical engineers of the staff of Amalgamated Wireless (A/sia), Ltd., and son of the managing director of Messrs. Howard Smith, Ltd., has returned to Sydney. Mr. Newman has been in England and America for the past year, engaged in investigating all phases of wireless developments, especially the methods of sound collection and broadcasting studio technique.

As previous, detail of Newman's radio activities overseas

WIRELESS NEWS. There has recently returned to Sydney Mr. S. M. Newman, one of the technical engineers of the staff of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia), Limited, and son of the managing director of Messrs. Howard Smith, Ltd. Mr. Newman has been in England and America for the past year engaged in investigating all phases of wireless developments, especially the methods of sound collection and broadcasting studio technique. During his sojourn in England, Mr. Newman spent six months at the Chelmsford works of Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company, and for several months was engaged in studying the technical operation of the British broadcasting stations at London, Bournemouth, and Birmingham. Inspections were made of the modern high-power trans-ocean stations at Brentwood, Ongar, and Carnarvon. In America an interesting itinerary comprised a study of the broadcasting methods in operation at the American Radio Corporation's two studios at New York, and the General Electric Company's new broadcasting station recently opened at Oaklands, California. Some time was spent at the American Radio Corporation's wireless laboratories at New York, and several inspections made of Radio Central, Long Island, one of the largest and most modern high-power stations in the world.

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1925 02

Item about reception of KDKA on shortwave, used for context for following item by Newman

WIRELESS. AMERICAN MESSAGES REBROADCASTED. Satisfactory Results. A programme of vocal and instrumental music played in Pittsburgh, U.S.A., was sent by wireless telephony to Sydney on Saturday night and successfully, rebroadcasted to local listeners-in. The final tests of broadcasting conducted by the Westinghouse Electric Company from their K.D.K.A. station in Pittsburgh, U.S.A., were made on Saturday, and were received in Sydney and rebroadcasted by Broadcasters (Sydney), Limited. Arrangements had been made for the retransmission of the American programme from the experimental station of New System Telephones, Ltd., where the messages were received by Mr. R. C. Allsopp. HEARD ON HOME-MADE SETS. Mr. Maclardy, of Broadcasters, stated last night that his firm has received over 200 telephone messages stating that the retransmitted messages were satisfactorily received, even on the simplest homemade sets. Speaking in regard to the experiments, Mr. Maclardy said that the Westinghouse Electric Company was endeavouring to get a satisfactory wave length and means of transmission and receiving of vocal messages between the United States and Australia. In regard to Saturday night's programme, the musical items came through splendidly, but the speech and the announcements were distinctly "foggy," and this was believed by the Sydney experimenters to be the result of "faulty transmission," but there will be doubt on this point until fuller reports are received from K.D.K.A. station. Mr. Maclardy and Mr. Allsopp were inclined to believe, they stated last night, that the K.D.K.A. station was experimenting with a new method of transmission, and that whilst it was satisfactory in regard to music it was not so satisfactory in regard to speech. The same methods of "listening-in" and the same power were used by local experimenters last Saturday night as on the previous Saturday night, but in the first test the messages were better than the music, whilst on Saturday night the music was good and the speech indistinct. On Saturday night the local experimenters were considerably handicapped by "the howling valves" of amateur experimenters, and before the next tests are made by the Westinghouse Electric Company in the transmission of local messages to Australia, a special receiving station will be constructed on the Australian coast, and a wave length will be used for the next messages that will, in all probability, prevent the interference of "howling valves" in the experiment. Mr. Maclardy said last night that it was only big organisations that could afford the money or time to make these experiments, which were of worldwide interest in the development of wireless, and the trained experimenters, who were working on the matter from the scientific standpoint, should not, in the interests of wireless, be interfered with by amateurs who were "experimenters for pleasure only." MUSIC DISTINCT. Mr. Phillip Spencer Nolan stated last night that on his "low loss" receiving set he got splendid reception from K.D.K.A. on Saturday night so far as the music was concerned. The songs and jazz music were clear and distinct, and as good as if they were being transmitted direct from the local stations. Statics interfered considerably with portion of the programme, but the indistinctness of the speech and the announcements was, Mr. Nolan believes, due to "faulty transmission," probably the result of a new experiment. The voice sounded much the same, he said, as if it were coming through a faulty telephone connection, and that confirmed the belief that the fault in respect to the speech was due to transmission rather than to statics. Mr. Nolan heard very distinctly the vocal numbers "Macushia," and a fine tenor rendering of "I Hear You Calling Me," and the main portion of the song "You Called Me When the Moon had Veiled Her Light." All the orchestral music and the jazz numbers came through excellently, added Mr. Nolan. Referring to "statics," Mr. Maclardy said that during the winter in Australia there was practically no atmospheric interference with wireless, and he was hoping that the experiments with America would be continued throughout the Australian winter with good results.

Newman pens a letter to the editor about howling valves on shortwave (refer previous for context)

HOWLING VALVES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,— In connection with the reception of wireless telephony from KDKA, Pittsburgh, U.S.A., Mr. Phillip Spencer Nolan and others stated in your columns that the indistinctness of the speech was, they believed, "to be due to faulty transmission, probably the result of a new experiment." I would like to point out that the indistinctness of the speech — and music for that matter — is mostly due to the type of receiver that they use. These gentlemen have previously published that they use a valve detector followed by one or two stages of audio frequency amplification, and I know from long experience on these short waves that on weak telephony with the above type of receiver one has to use the rectifying valve just on the point of oscillation, and, in fact, oscillating. All wireless experts know that this introduces distortion. It not only distorts the speech and music for the one using this type of receiver, but for others in the neighbourhood on the same wave length. With the present power that KDKA is using there is only one type of receiver for the job, namely, the supersonic, which enables one to step the frequency currents down (wave length up) to a suitable value where they can be amplified before being converted into audio frequency currents. With this type of receiver no reaction is required, and during the early part of the tests a fortnight ago — before the oscillating valve receivers got to work — I was able to observe the modulation, which, at most times, was just as perfect as when I heard it in New York last year. It is rather amusing to read the statements from some people complaining of "howling valves" when they themselves are using the very same type of receiver. I am, etc., S. M. NEWMAN. Turramurra, Feb. 9.

Nolan responds to Newman's letter to the editor

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,— In your issue of Tuesday, February 10, you published a letter headed "Howling Valves," signed "S. M. Newman." In this letter Mr. Newman tries to point out why the reception of speech during the recent K.D.K.A. telephony tests was not too successful and states that the reason why myself and other amateurs were not able to receive the speech clearly was because our own valves were oscillating. I think even the amateurs by this time know that telephony cannot be received with an oscillating valve unless on zero beat, which would have been practically impossible with the atmospheric conditions prevailing during the tests. I think others will agree with my statement that, except for one or two nights, the announcer's voice was not faithfully reproduced, and that the fault was somewhere at the transmitting end, because, with the songs transmitted each word was distinctly reproduced, and the music was equal, if not superior in quality, to some transmitted by our own broadcast stations. Mr. Newman might remember in my early reports of reception I was able to definitely repeat each verbal message transmitted, and, although he puts forward claims for his type of receiving set as being superior to mine, yet he afterwards states that "before the howling valve receivers got to work" he was able to observe the modulation with ease, pointing to the fact that even his own "super" set was not able to overcome the interference caused by howling valves when the times of the tests became known. Where, then, is the superiority of his set? I would also like to point out that Mr. Allsop, whose receiver is similar to my own, was able to receive the station so well that he could amplify it and retransmit through a land line of six miles long to Broadcasters, Sydney," 2BL., where the music was successfully rebroadcast. Finally Mr. Newman finds it amusing to see people complaining of "howling valves" when they are using similar receivers. The fact of oscillating or not oscillating does not depend on the similarity of sets, merely on the skill of the operator. I am, etc., P. SPENCER NOLAN, Double Bay, Feb. 16.

1925 03

The Melbourne Argus comes out in support of Newman's theory and provides evidence

PROGRESS IN WIRELESS. By METRE. . . . Short-wave Telephony. In the period of the reception of telephony from the American shortwave station KDKA in Australia practically all those who heard the station under favourable conditions complained that the voice of the announcer showed marked signs of distortion. This was not due to interference from neighbouring receivers, but appeared to be due to a defect in the transmission. Not only was the distortion noticed in Melbourne but it also caused comment in other parts of Australia and in New Zealand and the opinion has been frequently expressed that KDKA could not be so clearly received as weaker American broadcasting stations working on a higher wave length. It has now been suggested that this distortion was due to the type of receivers used in Australia. Mr. S. M. Newman, a leading Australian experimenter, recently conducted a number of tests in which he found that KDKA invariably seemed distorted when received on a low loss regenerative receiver of the usual type. When a receiver employing the supersonic radio frequency amplifying principle was used the distortion entirely disappeared. It is well known that if an ordinary regenerative receiver is used with the reactance coil coupled too closely to the tuner distortion occurs, and these observations indicate that this distortion occurs much more readily on the very short waves than on longer ones in the neighbourhood of 300 metres. Support is given to this theory by the assurance that at fairly close range KDKA's short wave transmissions appear undistorted.

1925 05

Newman's father to act as chairman of Howard Smith for several months

ABOUT PEOPLE. . . . Mr. C. M. Newman will act as chairman of Howard Smith Ltd. and its allied companies during the absence abroad for the next several months of Mr. H. B. Howard Smith.

1925 07

Newman oversighting construction and operation of "little" 4QG

WHAT LISTENERS-IN HEARD. The preliminary apology last evening by 4QG — the State A class temporary broadcasting station — that the work of preparing the station had had to be hurried, and asking for forbearance — paved the way for a disappointment to wireless listeners-in. The "Courier" made special arrangements to test the reception at three different portions of Brisbane. One of the listeners-in was "Anode," who conducts the "Courier" wireless columns. In each instance the verdict was the same — hum of the generator too obtrusive, and microphone distortion of the human voices (giving them a very hoarse sound) so pronounced as to partly spoil the Premier's speech, and completely spoil the singing with the exception of that of Mr. Norman A. Cooling, whose numbers were sung after a 10-minute interval (from 9.1 to 9.11), when there was a slight improvement in the microphone transmission. The instrumental music was fair to good. "Fading" was experienced twice — once very pronounced — and on one occasion the tuning was too broad; indeed, throughout the evening it was not so fine as when tests were made on Sunday. At one time on Sunday afternoon the modulation was remarkably good, with a noticeable absence of the hum of the generator. The announcer's voice was not nearly so clear last night as on the preceding evening, when testing was in progress, and when the modulation was satisfactory. No doubt, with the experience of last night as a guide, the necessary improvements will be effected. STATION DESCRIBED. The offices and studio of the Queensland Radio Service are situated on the second floor of the Executive Building. One of the large departmental rooms is being utilised as a studio. The room is draped with heavy curtains, and has heavy carpets on the floor to deaden any extraneous noises. The amplifying panel is situated in the studio, and it is controlled by the chief engineer (Mr. F. W. Stevens), who listens in and regulates the music, speech, &c., passing through the microphone to the amplifying panel. The studio is connected by 'phone to the transmitting room, situated in the courtyard, where Mr. S. M. Newman is in charge for the time being. He also listens-in, through the wave meter, to the item being broadcast, and thus checks the modulation. The three cage-like structures, which form the chief part of the transmitting apparatus, consist of a rectifying unit, an oscillating unit, and a modulating unit. The power is obtained through a rotary converter from the electric light mains, the 440 volt direct current being converted to 240 volts alternating current. The 12½ voltage required for the filaments of the transmitting valves is secured through a stepdown transformer, whilst the 2500 voltage high tension is supplied through a stepup transformer. The whole of the apparatus, with the exception of some of the valves, has been manufactured in Australia by Amalgamated Wireless (A'asia), Ltd. The aerial system, mounted between two poles on the top of the building, is of the squirrel cage T type. The station will broadcast concerts nightly, as mentioned previously in the "Courier."

1925 08

Newman features in a photo of the "little" 4QG transmitter

(Start Photo Caption) Transmitting gear at Station 4QG. The panel on the extreme right is the rectifier panel. The one in the centre is the oscillator, and the one on the left is the modulator panel. The tuning inductances are shown on top of the modulator and oscillator panels. Mr. S. M. Newman (Amalgamated Wireless) is on the left, and Mr. F. W. Stevens (Chief Engineer, Queensland Radio Service) on the right.(End Photo Caption)

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1926 11

Newman credited with installing transmission system on SS Jervis Bay which achieved record status

WIRELESS. Long Distance Feats. FACILITATING RECEPTION. The feat of the wireless operator of the Jervis Bay in keeping in touch with the Sydney radio station all the way to the mouth of the Thames, and the clear and uninterrupted reception in Sydney of messages from the ship during the whole voyage to London, marks a new era in wireless. Under the proposed extension of similar radio facilities to all the ships journeying from Commonwealth ports to London, Australians will be in intimate touch by radio with their home country throughout the voyage. This is regarded, however, as a harbinger of the time when it will be possible to speak as easily from Sydney to London as it is now to speak from Sydney to Melbourne. Mr. E. T. Fisk has already, in radio testing operations, spoken from his home in Vaucluse to Senator Marconi, in England, and the two have conversed over the ether on radio matters, though separated by approximately 12,000 miles. Though the Jervis Bay is the first merchant ship that has maintained regular communication all the way from Sydney to Tilbury, and so created a world's record, the feat is not to be regarded as an exceptional one, as wireless equipment of a similar nature was installed on the Niagara and the Makura, and both vessels maintained communication with Sydney all the way to Vancouver and back. When in Vancouver harbour the operators on these ships were able to converse, not only with Sydney, but with ships on the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. This new equipment was designed by the chief engineer of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia), Limited, Mr. A. S. McDonald; installed by Mr. Newman, and very efficiently operated by Mr. V. Brooker, senior wireless officer of the Jervis Bay. The transmitting apparatus on the ship employed a wavelength of 36 metres and a power of ½ kilowatt. At the Pennant Hills station the wavelength was 51 metres and the power varied from ½ kilowatt to 3 kilowatts. Mr. J. C. Cookson was the transmitter from Pennant Hills, and the messages from the ship were received under the supervision of Mr. P. W. Brown, at Willoughby.

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1927 08

Newman attends AWA cabaret dance

The WORLD of Women. Social from Day to Day. A CABARET DANCE. Second Successful Effort. AMALGAMATED WIRELESS. A SUCCESSFUL cabaret dance (the second of the season) was held by the staff of Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia), Ltd., at Sargent's, Market Street, on Saturday night. Numerous parties were arranged, and the floral decorations, of Iceland poppies, were very effective. Numerous novelty dances proved entertaining. There were present Mr. J. L. Mulholland (assistant-manager), Mr. A. S. McDonald (chief engineer), Mr. S. M. Grime (production manager), Mr. F. W. Larkins (publicity manager), Mr. W. J. J. Wing (sales manager), and Mr. W. J. Martin ("Wireless News"). The committee comprised Mr. K. McK. Spinney (honorary treasurer), Misses F. Coy and T. Wall (joint honorary secretaries). THE PARTIES. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. McDonald entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mulholland, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wing. Mr. Grime's party comprised Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Tudehope, Mrs. Lorenzo, Mr. and Mrs. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. Biddle, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Misses W. Bates, G. Brown, and Messrs. F. W. Larkins and V. Lorimer. Mr. W. J. Martin's party included Misses Challis, Dobbie, Mrs. Lindholm, Messrs. S. Newman, and K. Kopsen. Misses T. Wall and F. Coy entertained Misses P. Wall, M. Adler, P. Adler, R. Locks, B. Toohey, Sowerby, Siddins, B. Wyer, Messrs. Anstey, Neave, Watts, Haworth, Purcell, Handley, Coy, Murray, Delusey, Williams, and Friend. Misses D. Clark, Mrs. J. Reid, Misses Swindells, Malone, K. Sedgers, Messrs. Hodsdon, Sedgers, Reid, Woods, Breen, and Stout comprised Miss J. Sedger's party. Miss Day entertained a large party, including Mr. and Mrs. Secombe, Mr. J. Gerard, Mr. Harvey, Miss Casey. Others present were Misses Elkin, Smith, Writing, Marcus, Elley, Palmer, McGuinness, Bateman, Brown, Ardouin, Holbrook, I. Clarke, Smith, Messrs. Hollingworth, McCarthy, Clarke, Self.

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1928 06

Newman to marry Struan Cordeaux Dobbie

Woman's World. . . . ITEMS OF INTEREST. Social and Otherwise. . . . Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Newman have left for Sydney to spend the winter, and also to attend the marriage of their son, Mr. Sydney M. Newman, with Miss Struan Cordeaux Dobbie, of Turramurra.

1928 08

Full report of Newman's wedding

WEDDINGS. NEWMAN-DOBBIE. The marriage of Miss Struan Dobbie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Dobbie, of Turramurra, to Mr. Sydney Newman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Newman, of Toorak, Melbourne, was celebrated last night at St. James' Church, King-street, by Rev. Ronald Cameron. The bride was given away by her father. Her flared gown was of white chiffon, embroidered in silver, and made with a peacock skirt. She wore a long veil of embroidered net, which formed a train, and which was caught to her head with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of white hyacinths, white sweet peas, pink carnations, and forget-me-nots. There were two bridesmaids, the Misses Marion Loxton and Nora Cordeaux. The former was in apricot chiffon, and the latter in apple green chiffon. Their frocks were made alike, with long, uneven hems, relieved with diamante girdles, and they wore felt hats to match their frocks trimmed with diamante ornaments. They carried bouquets of sweet-peas and carnations to tone with their frocks. Mr. John Horne was the best man, and Mr. Geoffrey Martin the groomsman. The reception was held at the Ambassadors. Mrs. Dobbie received the guests, in a frock of black lace, and a black hat, and carrying a posy of red roses. The bridegroom's mother was in dove grey beaded georgette. The bride left for her honeymoon wearing a pale pink georgette frock beaded in silver, covered with a blue velvet coat, trimmed with white fox fur.

1928 09

Death Notice for Newman's maternal uncle David Irving

IRVING.— September 2, 1928, at a private hospital, Semaphore, Port Adelaide, David, eldest son of the late William Irving and Mrs. G. Irving, of 94 Renwick-street, Drummoyne, and loving father of Eileen (Mrs. L. Hamilton), Morella-road, Clifton Gardens, and beloved brother of Mrs. C. M. Newman, of Melbourne and William, George, and Henry, aged 62 years. Interment to take place at Field of Mars Cemetery upon arrival of remains. See papers later.

Belated wedding notice in SMH for Newman

MARRIAGES. NEWMAN-DOBBIE.— August 9, 1928, at St. James' Church, Sydney, by Rev. R. Cameron, Sydney Moreton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Newman, of Toorak, Melbourne, to Struan Cordeaux, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Dobbie, of Leppington, Turramurra.

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1929 12

Funeral Notice for Newman's maternal grandmother Georgina Irving nee Clark

FUNERALS. . . . IRVING.— The Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. NEWMAN and FAMILY, of Melbourne, Mr. GEORGE IRVING, Mr. WILLIAM CLARK IRVING, Mr. and Mrs. HENRY IRVING and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. L. HAMILTON and FAMILY and DAVID IRVING (deceased), are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved MOTHER and GRANDMOTHER, Georgina; to leave her late residence 94 Renwick-street, Drummoyne, THIS SATURDAY, at 10 a.m., for Presbyterian Cemetery, Field of Mars. Motor funeral. WOOD COFFILL LIMITED, Motor Funeral Directors. IRVING.— The Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. LINCOLN HAMILTON, of Clifton Gardens, are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved GRANDMOTHER to leave 94 Renwick-street, Drummoyne, THIS DAY, 10 a.m. for Presbyterian Cemetery, Field of Mars.

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1930 05

Newman attends AWA annual dance

STAFF DANCES. . . . AMALGAMATED WIRELESS. The staff of Amalgamated Wireless held its annual dance last night at the Ambassadors. The decorations of roses, carnations, and sweet peas were the gift of Mrs. E. T. Fisk, wife of the managing director, who was president of the dance committee. Mrs. Fisk wore a gown of black moire, trimmed with frills of the same material. Misses F. Coy and T. Wall were the joint hon. secretaries of the dance committee, Mr. K. Spinney vice-president, and Mr. R. Hinchcliffe hon. treasurer. Two lucky number dances were among the attractions of the dance. Among others who attended were Mrs. L. A. Hooke, Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Mrs. A. S. McDonald, Mrs. S. N. Newman, and Mrs. M. Johnson.

1930 11

Newman arrives in Launceston to supervise the construction and initial operation of 7LA Launceston

CURRENT TOPICS. . . . New Wireless Station. Mr. S. M. Newman, radio engineer of the A.W.A., arrived at Launceston yesterday for the purpose of supervising the erection of the masts and building and assembling the wireless transmitting station to be known as 7LA. He expects to be in Launceston for about two months, and if good weather pre-vails to have the station completed some time next month.

Newman making good progress on the erection of 7LA Launceston

CURRENT TOPICS. . . . Station 7LA. Good progress is being made with the erection of the aerial and transmitter of the new "B" class station, 7LA, by Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. in Launceston. Mr. William Hill, who is supervising the establishment of the new station, stated on Saturday it was hoped that it would be opened on December 13. The Postmaster-General (Mr. J. A. Lyons) would make the trip to conduct the official opening. The new station would be one of the most modern of its kind, and would be much more powerful than the Hobart station — 500 watts, as against 50 watts with 200 watts in the aerial. Mr. S. M. Newman, of A.W. (A.) Ltd., was supervising the erection of the aerial at Prospect Hill, which was 650 feet above sea level. The aerial would be 160 feet high, and he expected to be able to radiate all over Australia. The success of the station, the studio of which will be at Findlays, in Brisbane-street, would depend on the support from advertisers. It was the aim of the company to provide the best possible programme of novelties, news, and good entertainment.

As previous, further detail

WIRELESS IN TASMANIA. New Broadcasting Station. 7LA Launceston. Opening on December 13. The manager (Mr W. Hill, of the new broadcasting station, 7LA, being erected at Launceston, left by the t.s. Nairana on Saturday for Melbourne. He said that it was proposed to open the new station on December 13. The Postmaster-General (Mr. J. A. Lyons) was to be asked to perform the official opening ceremony, and it was hoped that the Governor (Sir James O'Grady), who would leave Tasmania on that day, would give a farewell speech from 7LA. Mr. Hill said that the station, which was being erected on Prospect Hill, 650 feet above sea level, was being built by Amalgamated Wireless (Australia) Ltd., and it would be more powerful than the new station recently erected at Hobart. It would have a rated power of 200 watts, and a wave length of 273 metres. Mr. S. M. Newman, of Amalgamated Wireless, was superintending the construction. The masts would be 160 feet high, and it was confidently expected that the scope of the station would include all the mainland as well as Tasmania. It was hoped in that way to place Tasmania on the wireless map. The success of the station would depend on the support of advertisers, and good patronage had been forthcoming from the mainland as well as locally. With regard to the type of programmes to be broadcast, Mr. Hill said it was desired to introduce novelties, and the aim would be to provide entertainment and news. Mr. Hill, for the last two years, has been sales manager for Amalgamated Wireless, Melbourne, and has been with that company since 1921. He will arrive back in Tasmania next Saturday.

1930 12

Launceston Examiner report notes construction of 7LA is proceeding under the direction of Newman

STATION 7LA. Soon "On the Air". Work Well Advanced. Launceston's new wireless station, 7LA, is rapidly nearing the stage when it will be "on the air." Those associated with it are confident that it will be in full operation before Christmas. The station will be heard all over Australia and should be of great assistance in making more widely known the attractions of this state. The manager of the station, Mr. Wm. Hill, formerly of A.W.A., is in Launceston in readiness for the opening and work at the station is proceeding apace under the direction of Mr. S. M. Newman. The station is to be located at Prospect, a couple of hundred yards north of Mount Pleasant gates, and the position is described as ideal, there being no nearby obstructive mountain ranges. The ground is 650 feet above sea level, and the aerial masts are 160 feet. An "Examiner" representative visited the site yesterday morning and found preparations nearly completed for the erection of the first mast. Weighing three tons each, the masts are of steel, and in six pieces. The first had been assembled and most of the tackle attached to enable it to be hoisted, and that delicate operation was successfully performed yesterday afternoon. The pole rests on a concrete bed nine feet in depth, and under which is solid stone. The beds have to withstand a pressure of ten tons from the masts, which are to be about 400 feet apart. Earth wires have been laid and the land line to the studio at Findlays is nearly finished. There is also being built, a specially designed structure to house the transmitting plant. Its framework is of steel, and the covering of fibrous composition. Mr. V. Brooker, of 3LO staff has been appointed engineer and it is hoped to issue invitations to the official opening of the station within a few days. Apart from the technical staff the men engaged on the construction work are local workmen.

Launceston Examiner report of opening of 7LA notes Newman as the constructional engineer

ON THE AIR. 7LA Officially Opened. Splendid Reception. The broadcasting station, 7LA, was successfully opened on Saturday night by the Acting treasurer and Postmaster-General (Mr. J. A. Lyons), at Messrs. Findlays, Brisbane-street. There was a representative attendance, and reports received from scattered parts of the state and the mainland disclose that the reception was excellent. The station is at present operating on less than one-fourth of its full power, so that when it is on full power Launceston will possess a wireless station capable of constantly directing the attention of far-flung listeners to the importance of this prosperous state. The large showroom on the first floor of Findlays buildings was converted into a lounge. Among those present were the Postmaster-General (Mr. J. A. Lyons) and Mrs. Lyons, Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith and Mrs. Smith, Senator J. D. Millen and Mrs. Millen, Alderman R. M. Osborne and Miss Osborne, Alderman A. W. Monds, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dryden, Dr. and Mrs. J. Ramsay, Mr. and Mrs. A. Raeburn, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Crawford, Mr. Tasman Shields, M.L.C., Messrs. J. J. Malone (chief inspector of wireless for the Commonwealth), Frank McDonald (district inspector), F. P. Bowden and C. J. Greaves (representing the Postal Department), J. E. Heritage, A. P. Findlay and N. Findlay (directors of the Broadcasting Company), and A. E. Garrott (secretary). A committee consisting of Mesdames J. D. Millen, A. P. Findlay, N. Findlay, and A. E. Garrott arranged the tables in the lounge and entertained the guests. Refreshments were served during the evening. The studio is in Findlays buildings, and the transmitter is at Prospect, beyond the city area. Prospect Hill is 650 feet above sea level, and as the two steel masts, each weighting three tons, are themselves 160 feet high, a total of 810 feet above sea level, the directors of the company are confident that when the station develops full strength the signals will be heard at very great distances. Mr. W. Hill is manager and announcer, Mr. V. Brooker engineer operator, and Mr. S. Newman the constructional engineer.

1931

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Fisk acknowledges the work of the early wireless pioneers including Newman

HOUSE-TO-HOUSE RADIO. House-to-house intercommunication by means of radio was predicted as a possible outcome of developments from the micro rays — those below ten metres — by Mr. E. T. Fisk, managing director of Amalgamated Wireless, at the official opening of the inter-State conference of the Wireless Institute at Sydney this week. These short waves, he said, afforded an almost unlimited number of communication channels. Mr. Fisk paid a tribute to the work of the early experimenters in Australia, particularly Messrs. C. P. Bartholomew, C. Maclurcan, J. Pike and Max Howden, and of later years by J. Reed, J. Davis and S. Newman.

1933

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Newman with wife attends the AWA Annual Dance 1933 with many notables

A.W.A. DANCE. Miniature wireless masts formed the central decorations of the supper tables at the Wentworth, last night, when the nineteenth annual ball of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia ) was held there. GAY balloons strung across the ballroom formed the letters A.W.A. Lovely flowers marked the places of each of the 600 dancers present. At the official table, Mr. L. A. Hooke (deputy general manager) and Mrs. Hooke entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Mr. S. M. Grime, Miss W. Bates, and Mr. and Mrs. Dearman. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. McDonald included in their party Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Burbury, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Baird. Among the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Larkins were Mr. and Mrs. D. Barker, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Mingay, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. V. Lorimer, and Messrs. W. Albert, L. S. Brookes, and O. Beck. MANY PARTIES Among the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Clarke were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. Blair, and Mr. and Mrs. Bannister. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Horner were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wright entertained among others Mr. H. Odbert, Mr. and Mrs. O. Raz. Mr. F. E. Wodell, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Elvy, Mr. H. Morrison, Mr. G. Boyt, Mr. G. Swanson, Mr. E. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. A. Denning, Mr. J. Maree. Others who entertained large parties included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. J. Wing, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hinchcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. P. Montague, Mesdames Rodgers, F. Handley, M. Murdoch, Misses M. Glen, E. Simonsen, M. Tarilton, O. Sharpe, M. Casey, E. Perry, J. Larkin, D. Wright, O. Dempsey, J. Kerswell, M. Cunningham, M. Cooke, D. Trimmer, Messrs. D. Rae, C. Pickford, L. Burne, J. Calder, H. Thomas, and J. Russell.

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Newman writes to the editor of the SMH with opinions on drowning and snakebite prevention

DROWNING AND SNAKE-BITE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,— The summer holidays — when most people go away — are drawing near, some go to the beaches, others to the country or mountains, and one is always liable to encounter the dangers of drowning or snake bite. Whilst the many surf clubs patrol the more populated surfing beaches, there are many isolated beaches, rivers, and waterholes where many a life could probably be saved if everyone was familiar with the method of resuscitation. Might I suggest that the method of treatment in such cases be screened and shown in every picture theatre throughout the State; in fact, all the States. No doubt one of the surf clubs would be only too pleased to give a demonstration. As regards the treatment for snake bite, perhaps the University or some other such body would demonstrate before the camera. There is nothing like a practical demonstration for retaining a mental picture, and the camera is the next best method. I feel sure that the general public would appreciate anything that could be done in this direction, as it might be the means of saving life. I am, etc., Turramurra, S. M. NEWMAN. Oct. 31.

1935

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Newman attends funeral of Stanley Grime, AWA assistant manager, attendees read like a Who's Who of the industry

MR. S. M. GRIME. The funeral of Mr. S. M. Grime, assistant manager of Amalgamated Wireless (A/sia), Ltd. took place yesterday at the Church of England Cemetery, Carlingford. The Rev. O. W. Cooper officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. Grime (widow), Misses Lily, Ivy, Violet and Daphne Grime (daughters), Messrs. A. and C. Grime (brothers), Mrs. C. Grime (sister-in-law), Colonel Lorenzo and Mr. H. Smyth (brothers-in-law), Messrs. R. H. A. and J. Grime, J. Smyth (nephews), Miss A. Grime (niece), Mrs. K. Craigie and Mrs. C. Rayner (cousins), Miss Rayner, Mr. R. Follers (uncle), Miss W. Bates, and Mrs. Bates. Amalgamated Wireless was represented by Mr. L. A. Hooke (deputy general manager), Messrs. J. F. Wilson (secretary), A. S. McDonald (chief engineer), J. L. Mulholland (assistant manager), E. A. Horner, G. Clarke, F. W. Larkins, W. J. Wing, R. V. Dearman, V. M. Brooker. Others present included Messrs. A. P. Hosking (A.W. Valve Company), H. E. Buik and Dr. W. G. Baker (Marconi School of Wireless), J. Donovan (Department of Trade and Customs), E. S. MacLean (Institution of Engineers), R. P. Godfrey (Electrical and Radio Association), O. F. Mingay (Institution of Radio Engineers), Percy Edwards (Radio and Telephone Manufacturers Association), D. Black (Electrical Trades Union), S. G. Dwyer (Australian Valve Association), G. M. Chambers (New South Wales Masonic Club), S. Sommers, Lynton Williams, G. Booth, H. C. Barling, Dr. R. G. S. Harris, Messrs. N. H. Whitfield, G. Brown, A. T. Barton (Lakes Golf Club), J. Clark (Standard Telephones and Cables), Monsignor Meaney (2SM), Messrs. Wm. Blogg, H. G. Horner (Australian Broadcasting Commission), R. Burchell (A.R.T.S. and P. ), F Daniell (2UE), D. T. Hinchen (Magnavox), F. Langford Smith, A. Lewis, H. Johnstone, E. A. Burbury, P. Manley (Amplion), E. C. Parkinson, F. White, J. Reed, F. Martin, T. Montague, A. Magee (Harringtons), Claude Plowman (Airzone), C. James, R. J. W. Kennell, (N.S.T.), R. Wright, S. Newman, C. Harris, F. A. Noar, S. R. Haworth, C. C. Faulkner, H. Sharp, G. Schomaker (Automatic Telephones), A. F. Martin, H. Holdsworth, P. Vipan, W. Richards, E. Windows, D. G. Wyles (Philips Lamps), A. R. Fox (Fox and MacGillycuddy), J. Morris (Eastern Trading Co.), D. J. Nolan and R. P. Richardson (City Council Electricity Department), Milton Kent, F. A. Pearce (L.L. and G. Insurance, Ltd.) and R. P. Shalala.

Birth Notice for Newman's twin daughters

BIRTHS. . . . NEWMAN.— October 18, at St. Kilda private hospital, Hornsby, to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Newman, of Turramurra — twin daughters.

1936

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Newman and wife attend 1936 AWA Annual Ball with many AWA dignitaries

More Than 1400 Dancers Present At A.W.A. Ball. Monogram Set In Flowers. Wireless Enthusiasts Entertain Large Parties. Club To Benefit. More than 1400 dancers attended the Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia) Ltd. Ball, held at the Trocadero last night to assist the funds of the Legacy Club. The company's monogram, "A.W.A.," in a floral setting, was featured in the beautiful decorations. In the official party were the chairman of the A.W.A., Mr. E. T. Fisk, and Mrs. Fisk, who was gowned in royal blue satin with gold draperies; Mrs. L. A. Hooke, wife of the general manager, wearing midnight blue mariette with light blue trimmings; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson, the latter frocked in Patou pink lace; Mrs. J. L. Mulholland, wearing pale pink matelasse, and Mr. Mulholland; Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Dearman, the latter wearing a gown of ice blue lace with a long brown velvet cloak; Mr. A. S. McDonald; Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Clapp; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. A. Moses; Rev. Geo. and Mrs. Cowie; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Greenwood; Mr and Mrs. C. Plowman; Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Cox; Mr. J. A. Overdiep; Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Manley; Mr. and Mrs. Church; Capt. and Mrs. Burgess; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Horner; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Marden; Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Butler; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Myers; Miss Humphries and Mr. Ronald. Large Parties Large parties were arranged by Mrs. W. J. J. Wing, who wore mauve velvet; Mrs. F. W. Larkins, frocked in a flat pink cloque gown; Mrs. E. A. Horner, who wore rose matelasse; Mrs. R. Burchell, who chose emerald green trimmed with diamante; Mrs. J. H. Chesterfield, wearing pink brocaded satin; Mrs. R. W. Wright, blue figured chiffon; and Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Newman, the latter wearing deep mushroom pink morocain. Parties were also entertained by Miss E. Sharman (secretary of the ball) and the Misses I. Clarke, E. Holbrook, B. Russell, M. Casey, G. Muir, P. Dunbar, W. Tarilton, M. Martin, L. Johnsen, T. Dengate and Mrs. M. O'Brien. 2CH was represented by Mr. H. Stewart, who took along a party from the studio, including Miss Nellie Sheridan, who contributed vocal items. Parties from the A.W.A. Radio-Electric Works were arranged by Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mathieson, Misses M. Cook, N. McKay, Nicoll, Parsons and Alston, and Messrs. E. G. Bailey and J. Davis. Others who helped to make the ball a success included Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Betteridge, Mr. and Mrs. E. Windows, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crocker, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Thorndyke, Messrs. J. Calder, J. Moore, R. Jenkyns, W. McGuinness, R. Kidd, I. Jones, T. Bannister, P. Henley, Lucas, C. Scott, T. Burns, B. W. Sinclair, T. Redfern, W. R. Clarke, C. Williams, R. Toope, J. Lowe, D. Jeffrey, E. Philpott, H. Burge and A. W. Turner.

1937

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Argus obituary for Newman's father

Mr. Charles Morton Newman. Mr. Charles Morton Newman, of Bryn, Orrong road, Toorak, who was well known in business circles throughout Australia, collapsed and died in the members' stand at the Caulfield racecourse on Saturday afternoon. For some time Mr Newman had been receiving medical attention for heart trouble, but he had been in excellent health recently. Mr. Newman, who was aged 76 years, was born in Sydney. He joined the old firm of William Howard Smith and Sons Ltd. in Sydney, and, after serving with that firm in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Fremantle, he became managing director of its successor, Howard Smith Ltd. On retiring from active business he travelled widely. He then joined the board of directors of Robert Harper and Co. Ltd., and at the time of his death he was chairman of directors. The late Mr. Newman was a member of the committee of the Alfred Hospital for many years. He was a member of the Australian Club, and for a long period he was president of the Riversdale Golf Club. The late Mr. Newman is survived by his widow, who was Miss Elizabeth Irving, of Sydney, before her marriage. His son is Mr. Sydney Newman, who is a member of the staff of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. Another son was killed in action in France in 1917. The funeral will take place at the Springvale Crematorium this afternoon, where the cortege will arrive at 3 p.m. The funeral arrangements are in the hands of Drayton and Garson.

Age obituary for Newman's father

Mr. CHARLES MORETON NEWMAN. Mr. Charles Moreton Newman, of "Bryn," Toorak, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon while attending the races at Caulfield. Mr. Newman was 76 years of age, and a native of Sydney. At an early age he joined the service of William Howard Smith and Son, later Howard Smith Limited, and he ultimately became managing director of that company, and its allied concerns. After his retirement he joined the board of Robert Harper and Co., and at the time of his death was chairman of that company. He was for many years a member of the committee of the Alfred Hospital, and was also a member of the Australian Club. Mr. Newman leaves a widow and one son, Mr. Sydney M. Newman, of Sydney. The obsequies will take place at Spring Vale Crematorium this afternoon.

1940s

1941

1941 01

Newman pens another letter to the editor about State Taxation

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Sir,— I have not seen any mention made of the fact that some of the increased taxation payments to which New South Wales workers are objecting are due to State taxation. No doubt those now protesting would willingly pay their share of Federal tax, knowing such is necessary for the con-duct of the war, but why should the State Taxation Department also benefit to the extent of approximately 70 per cent. in the case of an engineer or boiler-maker on £6/6/ per week, who is working 16 hours a week overtime? I feel sure all objections to taxation on overtime would disappear if State taxation (on overtime) were removed. Yours faithfully, S. M. NEWMAN, Turramurra, Jan. 16.

1943

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Newman pens another letter to the editor of the SMH on subject of betting and taxation

BETTING AND TAXATION. Sir,— We are told by the Government that taxation has reached a maximum. That may be so on the higher incomes but certainly not on those under £400 per annum. For proof of this one need only look at the totalisator figures for the Derby at Randwick on Saturday. For an attendance of approximately the same as last year, £155,207 was invested on the totalisator, compared with £100,809 last year (this figure, if I remember rightly was considerably higher than the year before), S. M. NEWMAN, Turramurra

1944

1944 02

Newman and his solicitors publish probate notice for his mother's will

LAW NOTICES. . . . ELIZABETH MARY NEWMAN, late of Towers-road, Toorak, in the State of Victoria, Widow, Deceased.— After 14 clear days Sydney Moreton Newman, of "Bryn," Kissing Point-road, Turramurra, New South Wales, and THE TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, of 401 Collins-street, Melbourne, Executors of deceased's WILL, dated the 28th May, 1943, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for GRANT of PROBATE of the said will. HEDDERWICK, FOOKES and ALSTON, 103 William-street, Melbourne, Solicitors for the executors.

1947

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Death Notice for Newman's maternal uncle Henry Arthur Irving

DEATHS. . . . IRVING, Henry Arthur (late Marine Engineer of Howard Smith Ltd.).— May 30, 1947, suddenly, at his residence, Bolingbroke, 34 Toxteth Road, Glebe Point, dearly loved husband of Ethel and loved father of Jean (Mrs. G. J. Spicer), and grandfather of Margaret Irving Spicer. IRVING, Henry Arthur.— May 30, 1947, at his residence, 34 Toxteth Road, Glebe Point, dearly beloved brother of George Irving (Hunter's Hill), and brother-in-law of Gordon McKenzie Brodie, Malcolm McKenzie Brodie (Suva, Fiji), and Leslie McKenzie Brodie, and loved uncle of S. M. Newman (Turramurra) and Mrs. L. B. Hamilton (Clifton Gardens).

1950s

1952

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Newman pens a letter to the editor of the Daily Telegraph about proposed Death Duties Bill

Unjust. SIR,— It is to be hoped that all persons concerned will protest against the State Government's Death Duties Bill whereby estates created by deceased persons will again pay death duty upon the death of the life tenant. This is unquestionably retrospective tax, as the deceased person who created the trust made his or her will according to the laws of the day. To interfere with these trust estates after five, 10, or 15 years, is against the laws of British justice.— S. M. NEWMAN. Turramurra.

1953

1953 01

Photos of Newman's daughters on holiday at Wamberal

Holidays At Terrigal. JUST out of the surf, MISS ELIZABETH FELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fell, of Wahroonga, and MISS SUSAN COLE (Boggabri). TERRIGAL is rapidly becoming a rival to Palm Beach for summer holidays, and many country people whose homes are in northern N.S.W. have become "regulars" over the years. Several Sydney people have built new homes there or at Wamberal. Teenagers just left school have been enjoying themselves in casual clothes at parties both on the beach and at the homes where house-parties have been entertained in large numbers. Right: MISS JANET CUN-NINGHAM (Strathfield), and MISS ELAINE LOVE with the white Alsation Trixie which belongs to Mrs. J. Godfrey, of Vaucluse. Left: Waiting for the rain to clear. MISSES CECILY and AUDREY NEWMAN, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Newman, of Turramurra, play cards with MISS ANNE LANGWELL, on the verandah of their cottage at Wamberal.