A Message from the President of the Historical Radio Society of Australia (South Australian Group)
Welcome to the website of the South Australian group of the Historical Radio Society of Australia (HRSA.) We are a fully affiliated group within the national organisation, which was formed in the Australian State of Victoria in 1982. Our South Australian group had its origins in the late 1980s and has steadily grown ever since. The National organisation has its own website, you can Click here to go to the new National Website.
First South Australian "Life Members" of the HRSA
Elizabeth and (the late) John Cox.
In 2019, just before the outbreak of COVID-19, our Immediate Past-President, Christopher Ratcliff called in to have a chat with Elizabeth and John, to find out a bit about them, and to take a few photos of their collection….… Click here to take a look! Sadly, John passed away in February 2022.
Next Meeting:
Sunday, 28 May
1:00pm to 3:30pm.
Oral History Meeting (Recording)
We hope to assemble a panel of 4 or 5 guest speakers who have all made a contribution to broadcasting; radio, engineering or other related field.
Keith Ellison will record these conversations and they will be added to the "Oral History" page of this website.
To be held at:
St. Cyprian’s Church Hall
70 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Future Meetings:
Sunday 25 June
1:00pm to 3:30pm
HOME VISIT (Venue to be advised)
We will be visiting the home of one of our members to check out their collection and workshop.
The address and details will be sent to members prior to the meeting
To be held at:
To be advised
Wednesday 12 July
12 noon for a 12:30pm start
MEMBERS LUNCHEON
Formerly known as the "Retirees Luncheon" it is open to all members, partners and guests.
To be held at:
The Reepham Hotel
273 Churchill Road
Prospect, SA, 5082
Sunday 16 July
1:00pm to 3:30pm
TUTOR ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP
B.Y.O. restoration project and get help from one of our three very experienced members. These have been very well received workshops, but only 12 places are available, so book early by contacting the Secretary. This is not a general meeting but non-participating members are more than welcome to come and observe.
To be held at:
St. Cyprian’s Church Hall
70 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Sunday 30 July
1:00pm to 4:00pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND GENERAL AUCTION
At the AGM we will be presenting the usual reports for the year and conducting the election of a Committee to run the Group for the next 12 months. The AGM will be followed by a Club Auction. Please contact the Secretary to book your table now!
To be held at:
St. Cyprian’s Church Hall
70 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
More to follow……