Culture - Broadcasting

 Introduction

Broadcasts in the Islands have been essential for the Islands to exchange news and information within the local community and abroad. These files provide an insight into its development and the social information that was shared. 

 

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Government Files

MED-BRO-1-01. Submits application from Mr A F Cobb, Bleaker Island, to erect a small wireless outfit at that place.pdf812.55 KB

MED-BRO-1-02. Transmission of news from Horsea WT Station.pdf3.22 MB

MED-BRO-1-03. Application by Mr L Hardy for permission to erect small wireless set.pdf2.82 MB

MED-BRO-1-04. Broadcasting of concerts etc by Wireless Telegraphy.pdf2.02 MB

MED-BRO-1-05. British Broadcast Corporation experimental transmission through Station No 5 SW.pdf3.53 MB

MED-BRO-1-06. Broadcast reception from Eindhoven.pdf547.36 KB

MED-BRO-1-07. Lighting plant and wireless sets for camp stations advice and assistance to be granted by Government.pdf2.63 MB

MED-BRO-1-08. Furnishing broadcasting control room.pdf1.22 MB

MED-BRO-1-09. Mr L Hardy applies for wireless receiving licence.pdf1.48 MB

MED-BRO-1-10. Local broadcast service subscriptions to 1929.pdf188.18 KB

MED-BRO-1-11. Broadcasting circuit interference with.pdf3.49 MB

MED-BRO-1-12. Erection of electric wire by Mr Perry, Stanley Arms.pdf580.60 KB

MED-BRO-1-13. Accommodation for gramophone records in Town Hall.pdf798.43 KB

MED-BRO-1-14. Use of cloakroom in Town Hall as a broadcasting studio.pdf670.23 KB

MED-BRO-1-15. Broadcasting arrangements for the “Camp”.pdf1.90 MB

MED-BRO-1-16. Payments for loudspeakers installed in Govt institutions.pdf977.04 KB

MED-BRO-1-17. Memorial to Secretary of State for the Colonies relative to the telephone and broadcasting services.pdf11.85 MB

MED-BRO-1-18. British Broadcasting Corporation proposed broadcasting scheme.pdf8.98 MB

MED-BRO-1-19. Proposed separation of Telegraphic Office and Broadcasting Room.pdf1.34 MB

MED-BRO-1-20. Reception of press news. Interference with.pdf766.75 KB

MED-BRO-1-21. Broadcast service interference with broadcast service by private wireless sets.pdf536.17 KB

MED-BRO-1-22. Broadcasting in the Colony.pdf46.58 MB

MED-BRO-1-23. Arrangements for broadcasting during the summer months.pdf436.58 KB

 

MED-BRO-2-01. Possibility of installing a broadcast transmitter in Stanley for the purpose of broadcasting to the Camp.pdf9.47 MB

MED-BRO-2-02. New Empire Broadcasting Station report in reception in Falkland Islands.pdf4.45 MB

MED-BRO-2-03. Suggestion that British Broadcasting Association may give a special talk on the Falkland Islands during Centenary Week.pdf772.90 KB

MED-BRO-2-04. His Majesty the King’s Prize final shoot at Bisley – commentary to be broadcast by BBC.pdf715.88 KB

MED-BRO-2-05. Proposed broadcast building etc.pdf6.16 MB

MED-BRO-2-06. Mr J Walsh & others apply for licences to establish an amateur transmitting and receiving wireless station.pdf4.73 MB

MED-BRO-2-07. Proposed erection of Telegraph Office, Broadcasting Studio, etc.pdf1.29 MB

MED-BRO-2-08. The British Broadcasting Corporation introductory memorandum on broadcasting and the Colonial Empire.pdf2.42 MB

MED-BRO-2-09. International convention concerning the use of broadcasting in the cause of peace.pdf2.68 MB

MED-BRO-2-10. Broadcast reception from Buenos Aires.pdf1.25 MB

MED-BRO-2-12. Programme broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation entitled “We Salute the Falkland Islands”.pdf391.49 KB

MED-BRO-2-13. Arrangements for broadcasting.pdf621.92 KB

MED-BRO-2-14. Interference caused to radio reception.pdf1.68 MB

 

MED-BRO-3-01. Public relations (1) broadcasts by Colonial Secretary.pdf34.11 MB

MED-BRO-3-02. Operation of secret broadcasting station 'Deutscher Kurzwellsender Atlantik' under auspices of the Admiralty.pdf249.61 KB

MED-BRO-3-03. Broadcasting fees.pdf551.85 KB

MED-BRO-3-04. British Press service.pdf22.37 MB

MED-BRO-3-05. Resumption of radio communications with Norway.pdf2.48 MB

MED-BRO-3-06. Broadcasting in the Falkland Islands.pdf9.57 MB

MED-BRO-3-07. Hell system of news transmission.pdf8.41 MB

MED-BRO-3-08. Information officer – appointment of.pdf1.79 MB

 

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Falkland Islands Broadcasting Announcements & Transcripts

These are the actual news transcripts and announcements that presenters read from.  There are no known surviving copies prior to 1960 and some years are incomplete.  They are a valuable source of information on politics and sovereignty, detailed obituaries and weddings, local humour and satire, and social and leisure activities.

These are tumbled papers and have been scanned in the order that they were filed which is not necessarily in date order.

 

P-FIB-1. Falkland Islands Broadcasting FIBS news transcripts and announcements - Miscellaneous - 1960s.pdf22.05 MB

P-FIB-2. Falkland Islands Broadcasting FIBS news transcripts and announcements - January to December 1960.pdf44.88 MB 

P-FIB-3. Falkland Islands Broadcasting FIBS news transcripts and announcements - January to June 1961.pdf32.01 MB

P-FIB-4. Falkland Islands Broadcasting FIBS news transcripts and announcements - July to December 1961.pdf42.56 MB

P-FIB-5. Falkland Islands Broadcasting FIBS news transcripts and announcements - January to June 1962.pdf44.56 MB

 

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