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THUMBNAIL SKETCHES ARTHUR WALZ, ex 4AW 1926, VK4AW Arthur, who was awarded Life Membership of the Queensland Division of the WIA in 1932, is without doubt the most knowledgeable amateur of early Queensland's activities because he actively participated in administration, being President of the Queensland Division for 15 years, and was in the forefront of experimentation. Between 1927 and 1940 Arthur was the main force behind 56 MHz (5 metres as it was then known) experiments, ground to ground and air to ground, providing several records of that period. As an active member of the Air Force Wireless Reserve, OC, Queensland , together with very good experience on HF and VHF radio, led to Arthur being called up for service in 1940 with the RAAF. Arthur was promoted to Squadron Leader and was attached to HQ Melbourne before becoming responsible for DF installations in New Guinea, and finally CO 2nd RIMU, Townsville. VK4AW has maintained activity on the amateur bands and of latter years concentrated on satellite working.

1860s

1868

1868 11

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's paternal grandfather Franz Michael Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Franz Michael Walz
• Marriage date: 29/11/1868
• Spouse's name: Friedericke Mary Lebherg
• Registration details: 1868/B/2542

1870s

1871

1871 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Franz Peter Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Franz Peter Walz
• Birth date: 30/04/1871
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1871/C/3717

1873

1873 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Genovefa Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Genovefa Walz
• Birth date: 19/04/1873
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1873/C/681

1875

1875 06

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Friederike Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Friederike Walz
• Birth date: 05/06/1875
• Mother's name: Fredericka Labaez
• Father/parent's name: Francis Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1875/C/733

1877

1877 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Carl Wilhelm Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Carl Wilhelm Walz
• Birth date: 16/08/1877
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1877/C/4172

1879

1879 09

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother John Samuel Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: John Samuel Walz
• Birth date: 05/09/1879
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lobherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1879/C/4577

1880s

1882

1882 03

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Conrad August Walz
• Birth date: 07/03/1882
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericka Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1882/C/5406

1884

1884 02

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother James Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: James Walz
• Birth date: 28/02/1884
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Micharl Walz
• Registration details: 1884/C/6603

1886

1886 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Kate Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Kate Walz
• Birth date: 28/01/1886
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1886/C/7538

1889

1889 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Godfrey Frederick Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Godfrey Frederick Walz
• Birth date: 08/01/1889
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1889/C/9119

1890s

1891

1891 01

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Florence Sabina Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Florence Sabina Walz
• Birth date: 08/01/1891
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebberz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1891/C/6085

1892

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Genefeva Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Genefeva Walz
• Marriage date: 28/12/1892
• Spouse's name: John Hirn
• Registration details: 1892/C/1578

1893

1893 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother George Henry Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: George Henry Walz
• Birth date: 04/04/1893
• Mother's name: Mary Friedericke Lebherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1893/C/9619

1895

1895 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Herman Edward Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Herman Edward Walz
• Birth date: 23/08/1895
• Mother's name: Mary Friederika Levherz
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1895/C/7791

1896

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Franz Peter Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Franz Peter Walz
• Marriage date: 20/07/1896
• Spouse's name: Margaret Richardson
• Registration details: 1896/C/1259

1898

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Fredericka Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Fredericka Walz
• Marriage date: 26/12/1898
• Spouse's name: Thomas Andrew Wilson
• Registration details: 1899/C/1504

1900s

1903

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Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Carl Wilhelm Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Carl Wilhelm Walz
• Marriage date: 05/08/1903
• Spouse's name: Minnie Emma Brischke
• Registration details: 1903/C/1387

1904

1904 04

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Kate Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Kate Walz
• Marriage date: 27/04/1904
• Spouse's name: Frank Rick
• Registration details: 1904/C/1453

1906

1906 02

4AW's father participates in events at opening of new rifle range

COUNTRY NEWS. . . . BEAUDESERT, Feb. 3.— The new rifle range here was opened to-day by Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A. A match was fixed be-tween twelve men from the Field Artillery under Major Pinnock and a local team under Captain Walker. The match re-sulted in an easy victory for the visitors, but the local team gave a very good ac-count of themselves, when it is taken into consideration that the majority of them had never previously handled a rifle. An excellent luncheon provided by Mr. G. Jennings was partaken of on the range, at the close of which Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A., welcomed the visitors. Major Pin-nock and Captain Darvall responded. Dur-ing the afternoon selections of music were rendered by the Beaudesert Brass Band. The aggregate scores were: Field Artillery, 709 (Major Sankey 82, Staff Warrant Offi-cer Catchpole 79, Lieutenant Allsopp 74, Lieutenant O'Mahoney 73, Lieutenant Grif-fiths 71, Major Pinnock 70, Lieutenant Ure 58, Captain Maddock 57, Quartermaster-sergeant Lacey 43, Sergeant-major White 34, Lieutenant Shand 37, Captain Darvall 31); Beaudesert Rifle Club 565 (J. Dowrie 70, C. H. Joice 66, J. Mulvena 62, J. A. Walker (captain) 61, R. W. Macey 61, W. H. Clarke 58, F. L. Hard-grave 52, A. Winship 39, C. A. Walz 38, B. B. Delpratt 32, F. T. Freshwater 17, H. S. Smith 9). In the evening a smoke concert was given in honour of the visi-tors, and proved most enjoyable. Mr. A. McDonald had charge of the arrangements, and the ladies kindly provided supper.

1906 05

4AW's father Conrad August Walz, now based in Beaudesert, advertises for an assistant

Professions, Trades, &c. . . . WANTED a good galvanised iron Worker for country town; single man preferred. Apply by letter to C. A. Walz, Plumber, Beaudesert.

1906 06

4AW's father's business premises to be redeveloped

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, JUNE 30, 1906 . . . NEW BANKING CHAMBERS. During the week Mr. A. Winship sold to the Commercial Bank of Australia allotment No. 53, situated in Brisbane Street, for the sum of £500. The allotment at present is occupied by Messrs W. H. Stephens, E. J. Cuthbert, and C. A. Walz; but we are informed that in a couple of months those are to be pulled down, and subsubstantial banking chambers erected there. The cost will cost something like £1200.

1907

1907 02

4AW's father attends meeting of reformed Beaudesert Bicycle Club and elected to committee

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, FEBRUARY 23, 1907 . . . BEAUDESERT BICYCLE CLUB. A meeting of members of the above was held on Tuesday evening last, at which it was decided to race for the Plunkett cup, in connection with the old Club on St. Patrick's Day, at the Eelbogan sports. It was also further agreed to hand over the whole of the Club funds, £3/0/6, to the club about to be formed. A further meeting for the purpose of reforming the Club was then held. Mr. LeGrand occupied the chair. It was unanimously resolved to reform the old Club, under the name of the Beaudesert Cycling Club, and the following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. M. Selwyn Smith; president, Mr. T. Plunkett, M.L.A.; vice president, Dr. Beet, Messrs S. R. LeGrand, A. Winship, S. H. Skipper, I. Lahey, W. Collins, J. P. Plunkett, H. Gould, P. Mulcahy, Wm. Burke, J. McGuire, G. Jennings, J. A. Walker, J. W. Ralston, deBurgh Persse, and F. Stretton; committee, Messrs C. A. Walz, W. Gould, Rhode, C. Stretton, J. Moloney, H. Lahey; secretary, Mr. R. Lahey.

1907 04

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz (same day as brother John Samuel, different cities)

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Conrad August Walz
• Marriage date: 24/04/1907
• Spouse's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Registration details: 1907/B/5497

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother John Samuel Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: John Samuel Walz
• Marriage date: 24/04/1907
• Spouse's name: Elsie Zunker
• Registration details: 1907/C/1959

1907 05

4AW's father again advertises for an assistant for his plumbing business in Beaudesert

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. WANTED galvanised iron Worker, and Improver to same. Apply to C. A. Walz, Plumber, Beaudesert.

1907 10

4AW's father places in bicycle race Laravale to Beaudesert

THIRTY YEARS AGO. From our file, October 19, 1907 . . . BICYCLE ROAD RACE. On Saturday last the members of the Beaudesert Cycling Club finished the season with a road race from Laravale to Beaudesert. Places: R. Lahey (3 min.) 1, R. Fuller (4 min.) 2, C. A. Walz (2 min. 30 secs.) third, J. Goostrey (1 min.) 4. Other starters came in in the following order: H. Lahey, S. R. LeGrand, H. A. Lahey, W. Gould, C. Stretton, P. Clark, and M. Malouf. R. Fuller also secured the fastest time (35 min. 30 secs.).

1908

1908 03

4AW's father again advertises for an assistant for his plumbing business at Beaudesert

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. . . . WANTED good Improver, for plumbing. Apply, by letter, stating wages, to C. A. Walz, Beaudesert.

1908 04

Qld birth registration for 4AW

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Arthur Edwyn Walz
• Birth date: 14/04/1908
• Mother's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Father/parent's name: Conrad August Walz
• Registration details: 1908/C/6698

1908 05

4AW's father places in another cycle race

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, MAY 2, 1908 . . . RUMOURS AND COMMENTS. A road race under the auspices of the Beaudesert Cycling Club took place on Saturday last. The course was from Markwell's to Beaudesert, and the contestants finished in the following order: J. Massam (limit) 1, P. Clark (30 seconds behind) 2, H. A. Lahey (55) 3, W. Gould (90) 4, R. Fuller (80) 5, C. A. Walz (50) 6, C. Stretton (85) 7. W. Fuller broke down on the road.

4AW's father again places in bicycle races

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, MAY 16, 1908 . . . BICYCLE SPORTS. On Saturday last the Beaudesert Cycling Club held a sports meeting on the Show ground. Following are the results: Novice race, H. Lahey 1, W. Armstrong 2, C. Walz 3; half mile handicap, R. Fuller 1, W. Fuller 2, C. Walz 3; point race (1½ mile), W. Fuller 1, J. Massam 2; half mile Beaudesert Handicap. R. Fuller 1, H. Lahey 2; 2-mile race. W. Armstrong 1, J. Massam 2. H. Lahey 3; slow race, C. Stretton 1, C. Hallam 2.

1908 07

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother James Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: James Walz
• Marriage date: 07/07/1908
• Spouse's name: Amy Petersen
• Registration details: 1908/C/1625

4AW's father elected tyler at local Oddfellows' Lodge

THIRTY YEARS AGO. FROM OUR FILE, JULY 4, 1908. ODDFELLOWS' LODGE. A meeting of the above was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening last. The election of officers for the ensuing term took place, the following being elected: N. G., Bro. R. Warren; V. G., Bro. W. E. Wooley; elective secretary, Bro. F. Parker; warden, Bro. S. A. Brook; tyler, Bro. C. A. Walz.

1908 10

4AW's father wins prizes at the Beaudesert Horticultural Show for his mulberries and collection of herbs, not dried

Horticultural Society. On Wednesday last the second annual show of the above was held in the Agricultural Society's grounds, and from every point of view it may be set down as a most successful function. The exhibits were numerous and of excellent quality, and the many beautiful blooms displayed showed that our little community is not lacking in those who delight in nature's beauties and have a taste for the artistic and refined. On entering the building the table decorations were the first to be noticed, and these formed a most attractive section of the show. There were no less than eleven entries in this section, and flowers of every hue and variety had been pressed into the service of the competitors. To do them full justice all might have had a first prize, but as a distinction was to be given, Miss Massie's table proved the one to secure the extra paints, and she was awarded first prize, second falling to Miss Brown. Miss Massie also carried off the honours for best floral design. Her idea was a bicycle composed of pansies, and this she had worked but in such a way as produced a very pretty effect. Mrs. H. A. Lahey secured second prize for a design in stocks in an enclosure representing a small garden, and the idea was very neatly carried into effect. Little Miss Barker, under ten years, showed evidence of a natural-born taste for neat arrangement by the exhibit of a basket of cut flowers. At future shows we expect to see this little a wholesale prize winner. Roses, carnations, pansies, and other blooms, with names that ill accord with their beauty and sweetness, were displayed in profusion, and in most classes the competition for honours was very keen. The roses were really splendid, and quite surpassed anything shown before. The champion rose, exhibited by Mr. H. A. Lahey, was a thing of beauty and joy, not for ever, unfortunately, but until it faded. . . . Fruits. Lisbon lemons: Mrs. Dew. Oranges: De Burgh Persse 1 and 2. Mulberries: C. A. Walz 1, De Burgh Persse 2. Citrons: De Burgh Persse. Vegetables. Collection of twelve varieties. De Burgh Persse. Broad beans. J. Lahey 1, G. Knight 2. Celery, red beet, leeks, and lettuce. De Burgh Persse. Peas. L. Knight. Table pumpkin. J. W. Massam. White turnips. A. Ind. Vegetable marrow. J. W. Massam. Carrots. Edgar Joyce. Rhubarb. F. Lumely White. Eschalots. Edgar Joyce. Parsnips. J. W. Massam. Collection of herbs, not dried. C. A. Walz. Asparagus. De Burgh Persse. Mr. H. A. Lahey; exhibited one bulb grown in moss fibre without drainage.

1908 11

4AW's father advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, TIN AND IRON WORKER, Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT. Go to him for Sampson Cream Cans; strongest and best on the market. Crown Separators. Churns and Oil; tip top workers; the Dairyman's best friend "Anchor" Iron Gates, double and single "K" Woven Wire in all sizes. Tanks Baths, etc., Tinware of all kinds kept in stock. Acetylene Gas installed. Estimates given for all work connected with the trade.

1908 12

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909

1909 01

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 02

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 03

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 04

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 05

4AW's father improves the presentation of his plumbing shopfront

Rumours and Comments. (By "Scrutator.") Messrs. Warren and Morgan have now made a start with their contract for the erection of a shop between Darragh's hotel and Fraser's dental rooms. We understand that the premises will be used as a hairdressing and billiard saloon, and other incidentals common to such establishments. Mr. C. A. Walz has also had a nice little front created to his plumbing establishment. At our present rate of progress we shall soon be bidding for municipal honours and looking round for our first mayor. . . .

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father assists with the construction of a new flaggstaff for the local primary school

New Flag Staff at Beaudesert State School. On Friday Iast the school committee met in force at the school and putting their shoulders together in a practical way succeeded, with the assistance of the best engineering experts in the district, in erecting the flag staff and building it in with solid concrete. The staff now only awaits the unfurling on Empire Day of the beautiful 12 by 6 Union Jack, kindly given by the Education Department, to be complete in every detail. The committee have all given their labour and the necessary fittings, and their thanks are due to Mr. J. W. Massam for the main stick, Mr. Pickering for gear for raising, Mr. W. H. Clark for his practical advice, Mr. C. A. Walz for fittings, and to Mr. Bert Cecil for a good share of the hard work.

1909 06

4AW's father again advertises for sale of plumbing supplies at Beaudesert in local paper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father reported having done the plumbing and lighting work at a new billiard saloon at Beaudesert

New Billiard Saloon. The well-known local contractors, Messrs. Warren and Morgan, have nearly completed the creation of a fine hairdressing and billiard saloon at the corner of Brisbane and William streets, which is shortly to be occupied by Mr. Jas. Shepherd. The size of the building over all is 66 feet 22 feet, with walls 12 feet high. A lantern roof, containing 33 feet of glass, gives a maximum of daylight in the interior. The hairdressing saloon will be 14 feet by 10 feet, and the front shop 14 feet by 12 feet, and the fine plate-glass front will give every opportunity for a good display of tobacconist and other goods. The contractors have carried out the work in their usual good style, and the whole constitutes a fine advertisement of their skill and ability as tradesmen. Mr. Shepherd purposes installing two of Heiron and Smith's best billiard tables, so that knights of the cue will be able to go in for the "tearing of the green" to their heart's content. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, June 18th, and by way of a "house warming" Mr. Shepherd has arranged for matches to be contested on the tables between I. Francis, amateur champion of Queensland, and H. Callow, professional champion, and another between Mr. Danaher, Brisbane, and the best local amateur. Who the latter is considered to be is not at present revealed, but we suppose it will be between "Scrutator" and anybody else who handles a cue, for we are all champions in our own estimation. There should be a good roll up for the opening night, and as an additional enticement, we may mention that free drinks will be supplied next door to all who pay for them. Mr. C. A. Walz has carried out the plumbing work, and the most important part of this has been the installation of the new light — vapour oil gas — which is a real "bonser," and makes both the electric and acetylene lights look mighty small potatoes beside it. Altogether the christening promises to rival the one referred to in song, which took place at Tipperary, and Friday, June 18th, should prove a regular night out for the local billiardists.

1909 07

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father displays his wares at the Beaudesert Show and wins first prize for best sulky turnout

BEAUDESERT SHOW. The nineteenth annual show of the Logan and Albert Agricultural and Pastoral Society took place on Wednesday last and proved a most unqualified. success. The exhibits in most sections both as to quality and quantity, constituted a record, and the same may be said for the attendance. The day was a glorious one, a cloudless sky, and a sun whose beams shone on the just and the unjust with a mild radiance that made one feel glad to be alive. The judges and stewards had a most arduous task in getting through the volume of work imposed upon them in such a short time, but in the arrangements made none of the details that make for success were ommited, and as a result the whole machinery worked smoothly from start to finish. Nevertheless our annual show is developing to such an extent that one day only gives those concerned a much too strenuous time of it to get through the work and we think the committee would be well advised to decide on a two days show in future. Owing to the present state of parties in Parliament the Premier was unable to attend to open the show, and for the same reason our own member was prevented from being present, and at the last moment it was arranged for the Hon. A. H. Barlow to attend as the only representative of the Government. In asking Mr. Barlow to open the show the president of the society, Mr. A. Markwell, expressed his thanks to all who had assisted financially and otherwise in helping to make the show such a success. Mr. Barlow said the Premier, the Minister for Lands, and the Hon. J. G. Appel who so ably represented this fine district were unable to be present owing to the churlish refusal of the Opposition to grant pairs (Shame)! Each of them deeply regretted not being able to attend, and at the last moment he, as a humble representative of the government had been deputed to attend. He had to compliment them on the progress the district was making and on the fine display that was in evidence in the various sections. He had great pleasure in declaring the show open. This part of the proceedings being terminated the building was soon filled with interested spectators. . . . Mr. C. A. Walz had a fine collection of plumbers work and tin ware, including everything from a gas bracket to a milk can. The exhibit was nicely arranged while the quality of the goods showed Mr Walz to be a thoroughly competent tradesman. . . . Mr. A. W. Fraser took first prize for mare or gelding 14 hands or under to be driven. The turnout was a very neat one. Mr. C. A. Walz took first for the best sulky turnout, his spirited little pony looking as pretty as a picture in the new sulky and harness. The jumping events proved most interesting and were keenly competed. The jumping was very good and happily no accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the day's proceedings.

1909 08

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 09

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 10

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father wins several prizes at Beaudesert Horticultural Society show and assists as steward

Beaudesert Horticultural Society. The third annual show of the above Society took place in the Technical Hall on Thursday last, and was in every way a most unqualified success. There was a most tempting display of flowers, which for beauty and quality, gave ample cause for justifiable pride, especially considering the dry weather lately experienced. The table decorations were one of the leading features of the show, and the numerous entries and all round artistic excellence noted made the task of awarding the prizes a most unenviable one; nevertheless the awards made met with general approval. The show was opened by the Hon. J. G. Appel (who was accompanied by Mrs. Appel), through whose good offices, 2 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals were obtained from the Government, and these were awarded by the judges: Mr. H. A. Lahey secured the gold medal for the champion garden in the district; Mrs. W. Collins (Nindooimbah) had a magnificent collection of flowers of all kinds which came in for a great deal of admiration; the mass of rich colouring presented as pretty a picture as one could wish to see, and the exhibit was well deserving of the gold medal awarded. Mr. W. H. Stephens showed a lovely specimen of flowering cactus for which a silver medal was awarded. Mrs. Tilley, silver medal for cottage garden; Miss K. Brown for best bridal table, the modesty and simplicity of arrangement giving evidence of the true artistic spirit. Mr. J. W. Massam was awarded silver medal for best collection of vegetables. Bronze medals were awarded as follows: H. A. Lahey, champion carnation; J. W. Massam, winner of most prizes in vegetable section; Miss Massie for beautiful Wedding Bell, and in the childrens section, Miss B. Collins for basket of cut flowers. Mrs. Booker carried off first prize for best floral design, the idea being a rustic garden, and it was worked out neatly and effectively. Foliage plants were very much in evidence and served to set off all other exhibits to best advantage. The secretary had everything arranged in apple pie order, and with the assistance of a band of willing and capable workers, exhibitors were afforded every opportunity of arranging their exhibits to best advantage. During the afternoon and evening vocal and instrumental items were rendered at intervals by local players and singers, including orchestral pieces, choruses, and songs. Two or three very effective settings of tableaux were presented and met with much approval. The boys of St. Thomas' Gymnasium Club, under instructor Victor Birkbeck gave a really excellent display and succeeded in turning themselves inside out, upside down, and assuming other remarkable attitudes with the greatest ease and facility. Their splendid turn was loudly applauded by the audience. Miss Feez (Brisbane) also contributed two piano solos, in which she displayed artistic talent of the very highest order. We would like to say a great deal more about the show but the "printer's devil" has just looked into the editorial sanctum and made the peremptory demand to shut down, or shut up, we forget which just now, but anyway he runs the show and has to be obeyed. Though space.is limited we cannot close without saying that the show proved the most successful yet held by the society and the financial result should yield a nice credit balance. We shall have something more to say in our next issue. The following is a list of the awards: Section I.— Floral Work; open to amateurs Logan and Albert electorates. Judge, Mrs. Graham Hart; steward, Rev. H. E. Hone. Table decorations, Miss V. Hinchcliffe 1, Mrs. Dowrie 2, Miss Eileen Mulrooney 3; eleven entries. Bridal Table Decorations, Miss K. Brown; five entries. Floral design, Mrs. Booker 1, Miss E. M. Bycroft 2. Hand bouquet, Mrs. Booker. Two ladies' sprays, Mrs. H. A. Lahey. One Lady's spray, by child under 10 years. Miss Ruth Stephens. Three buttonhole bouquets, Mrs. H. A. Lahey 1, Miss E. M. Bycroft 2. Small basket of cut flowers, Miss D. Collins. Basket of cut flowers, arranged for effect, by child under 14 years, Miss S. Joyce and Master B Joyce, divide. Basket of cut flowers arranged for effect, by child under 10 years, Miss B. Collins. Bowl of roses, arranged for effect, Mrs. Dowrie 1, Miss Massie 2. Three specimen vases, arranged for effect, Miss Persse, Mrs. H. A. Lahey 2. One Vase of sweet peas, one variety (named) to consist of not less than 12 spikes, artistic arrangement also to count, ferns, grasses, etc., allowed, Mrs. B. B. Persse. Wedding bell, Miss Massie 1, Robert Mackay 2. Section II.— Gardens (to apply as in section I.) Judge: Thomas O'Neill. Best flower garden within a three mile radius of Beaudesert Post Office. H. A. Lahey 1; Mrs. Tilley 2. (4 entries) Best kept cottage garden, no garden having previously won a first prize allowed to compete, Mrs. Tilley 1; Albert Stretton 2, (7 entries) Section III.— Roses, Cut Flowers, and Bulbous Plants (open to all). Judge, Mr. J. F. Bailey; stewards, Messrs. J. W. Ralston and G. A. Campbell. Champion rose, Albert Stretton. Roses, 24 distinct, A Markwell; tea roses, 12 distinct, R. M. Collins and H. A. Lahey (divide) 1; Roses, white, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell; roses, pink, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell; roses, yellow, 3 of one kind, A. Markwell 1, C. A. Walz 2. Section IV.— (Amateurs). Roses, 12 distinct, H. A. Lahey 1, V. Hinchcliffe 2. Roses (Tea, Hybrid, Noisette, and Bourbon), 12.distinct, H. A. Lahey. Roses, tea, 6 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Roses, 3 blooms of any one variety, Mrs. P. Doy!e. Roses, white, 3 of one kind, De Burgh Persse. Roses, pink, 3 of one kind, Mrs. Dowrie. Roses, yellow, 3 of one kind, C. A. Walz. Roses, red, 3 of one kind, Mrs. Dowrie. Rose, best single bloom, to be shown separately, H. A. Lahey. Roses, best collection, named, V. Hinchcliffe. Section V.— Miscellaneous Cut Flowers, 24 distinct varieties, not more than 3 spikes or blooms of each. Spikes or blooms in each variety not necessarily of the same colour. R. M. Collins 1. Carnations (8 distinct) — H. A. Lahey 1; R. M.Collins 2. Carnations, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Carnations, Champion Bloom, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 12 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 8 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, 3 distinct, double, H. A. Lahey. Section VI.— Amateurs: Miscellaneous Cut Flowers, 24 distinct varieties, not more than 3 spikes or blooms of each, spikes or blooms in each variety not necessarily the same colour, H. A. Lahey 1; J. Markwell. Antirrhinums, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins. Camellia, 1 bloom, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Carnations, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Carnations, 3 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Carnations, 1 bloom to be shown separately, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, double, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Dianthus, single, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Geranium, double, 4 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Geranium, single, 4 distinct, H. A. Lahey. Pansies, 8 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Pansies, 4 distinct, G. Stretton. Pelargoniums, Ivy Leaf, 3 distinct, E. Joyce. Pelargoniums, show, 3 distinct, E. Joyce. Petunias, double, 3 distinct, R. M. Collins. Petunias, single, 3 distinct, R. M. Collins. Phlox Drummondi, 6 distinct, R. M. Collins. Stocks, 3 distinct, Mrs. V. Hinchcliffe. Sweet Peas, 1 vase, E. Joyce 1; H. A. Lahey 2. Sweet Peas, 3 varieties, distinct, H. A. Lahey. Sweet Peas, 6 varieties, not less than 6 blooms of each variety to be shown, R. M. Collins. Section VII.— Plants in Pots (Amateurs). Collection of flowering or foliage plants, 6 varieties, distinct, H. A. Lahey 1, Mrs. P. Doyle 2. Cactus in Flower, W. H. Stephens. Ferns, 3 distinct, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Fern, specimen plant, C. Stretton. Bogonias, 3 in foliage, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Begonias, 3 in flower, Mrs. A. V. Cuthbert. Primula, one distinct, H. A. Lahey. Specimen plant in flower, Mrs. P. Doyle. Specimen foliage plant, H. A. Lahey. Cineraria, H. A. Lahey. Palm, H. A. Lahey. Fuschias, A. Sidey. Section VIII.— Vegetables. Judge: T. H. Wood. Steward, C. A. Walz. Collection of not less than 12 varieties of vegetables grown by exhibitor in the Logan and Albert districts. To be judged by quality. J. W. Massam. Cabbage, 3 head, E. Joyce. Lettuce, 3 head (cabbage), De Burgh Persse. Lettuce, 3 head, "Cos.", O. Schmidt. Cabbage (red), 3 head, J. W. Massam. Peas (1 plate), A. Ind. Beans, French (1 plate), A. Ind. Beans, broad (1 plate), J. Lahey. Beans, Madagascar, J. W. Massam. Pumpkins, table, J. W. Massam. Squash, one, J. W. Massam. Chokos, three, De Burgh Persse. Turnips white, one bunch, E. Joyce. Turnips Swede, three, De Burgh Persse. Radishes, round, 1 bunch, J. W. Massam. Radishes, long, 1 bunch, A. Ind. Carrots, 1 bunch, E. Joyce. Parsnips, 1 bunch, De Burgh Persse. Jerusalem Artichokes, 1 plate, De Burgh Persse. Kohl Rabi, three, De Burgh Persse. Beetroot, long, three, E. Joyce. Beetroot, round, three, De Burgh Persse. Celery, 3 sticks, J. W. Massam. Leeks, 3 head, De Burgh Persse. Eschalots, one bunch, E. Joyce. Onions, 1 bunch, J. W. Massam. Garlic, 1 bunch, De Burgh Persse. Asparagus, 1 bunch, E. Joyce. Collection of green herbs, C. A. Walz. Fruit Section IX.— Judge: T. H. Wood. Steward: O. Schmidt. Lemons, 6 rough skins, H. Gould. Oranges, 6, H. Gould. Strawberries, plate, I. Lahey. Capsicums, 1 dish, E. Joyce. Mulberries, 1 dish, C. A. Walz. Passion fruit, 1 plate, A. Winship.

1909 11

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1909 12

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

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1910

1910 01

4AW's father wins tender to install water tank at his club rifle range

Beaudesert Rifle Club. The adjourned monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held in the School of Arts reading room on Monday evening last, when there were present: Capt. J. A. Walker (chairman), Dr. Beet, Jas. Dowrie, G. A. Campbell, and G. Ellis. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and confirmed on the motion of Dr. Beet and Mr. Dowrie. The outward correspondence was read, and adopted on the motion of Messrs. Ellis and Campbell. Only one tender was received for erection of tank and stand at 500 yards range; Mr. C. A. Walz submit-ted the following: 200-gallon tank and stand, £2 12s; 400 gallon tank and stand, £3 4s; spouting, 6d per foot completed. Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Ellis seconded that Mr. Walz's tender for 400 gallon tank be accepted. Carried.

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

1910 02

4AW's father advertising his store and works in local Beaudesert newspaper

C. A. WALZ, The PLUMBER, Tin and Iron Worker, William-street, BEAUDESERT. DAIRY UTENSILS of all kinds always on hand. TANKS, BATHS, PIPING, SPOUTING Supplied at Lowest Rates. Agent for TITANIA CREAM SEPARATOR and "METTER'S" STOVES. The Best on the market. Call and see them.

4AW's father sells his Beaudesert business in preparation for relocating

Change of Business. MR. C. A. WALZ, in thanking his patrons for past support, wishes to notify that he has disposed of his Plumbing Works to Mr. D. H. DUTT, and asks that his successor be given the same measure of support accorded to him. The business will be carried on in the same promises at William st., Beaudesert. C. A. WALZ. . . . Auction Sale OF STOCK IN TRADE OF Plumber, Gasfitter, etc., IN BEAUDESERT, ON Thursday, 17th February, at 2.30 p.m. At C. A. Walz's Shop, William-street. Mr. Con. Walz, having sold the goodwill of his business and owing to his departure from Beaudesert has decided to submit the whole of his Stock in Trade and Sundries at auction at time and place as above, viz:— STOCK IN TRADE OF PLUMBER, GASFITTER, &c. Sundries include Tinware, Cream Cans, Pot Plants, &c., &c. One Quiet PONY. Prize Pointer SLUT. TERMS CASH. M. SELWYN SMITH, AUCTIONEER.

As previous, further expansion

Rumours and Comments. (By "Scrutator.") . . . In last issue we advertised that Mr. C. A. Walz had disposed of his plumbing business to Mr. D. H. Dutt. We have since learnt that a mistake has been made, it should have been Messrs. C. A. Thams and D. H. Dutt.

1910 08

4AW's father now based in Northgate, Brisbane

POINTER Pups tor Sale, by special prize stock. C. A. Walz, Northgate Junction.

1910 09

4AW's father now carrying on a plumbing business at Northgate Junction

CHEAP PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. . . . WANTED two good roofing and spouting Hands; also Boy for trade, C. A. Walz, Northgate Junction.

1910 11

4AW's father selling Pointer pups

POULTRY, DOGS, BIRDS, BEES, ETC. Up to 16 words (not to exceed 3 lines), 6d. once, or three consecutive times 1/ PREPAID. . . . POINTER pups for sale, 5 months old, special breed. Apply C. A. Walz, Nundah.

1911

1911 02

NSW BDM marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Florence Sabina Walz

• Marriage registration
• Registration Number: 2260/1911
• Groom's Family Name: Walz
• Groom's Given Name(s): John Martin
• Bride's Family Name(s): Walz
• Bride's Given Name(s): Florence Sabina
• Registration District: Murwillumbah

1911 07

4AW's father receives Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board's water supply plumber's license

Water Board. Storage Dam. Purification Works. The Weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday. There were present Mr. E. J. T. Manchester (president), Sir Alfred Cowley, Dr. A. C. Halford, Ald. T. Wilson, Messrs. A. M. Hertzberg, A. J. Lamont, and A. Overend, also the secretary Mr. G. Johnston). CORRESPONDENCE. Stephen Pill applied for permission to obtain a supply of water from the main in Gympie road, for his premises at Kedron, if not to the whole of his premises, then to the tannery alone. With this application was a memo from the engineer for Water Supply, reporting that the tannery was distant between 800 and 900 feet from Gympie road, that about 700? gallons per week would be required, that a half-inch service with meter would meet Mr. Pill's requirements, and that if the supply were restricted to night time, it could be given without detriment to present consumers on this line of main. It was decided to defer consideration of the application until further information was obtained. The board's consulting electrical engineer wrote commenting on the electric tester's report and map showing the mean and maximum values of about fifty pipe to rail tests taken in Brisbane between 21st March and 8th June, 1911, also stating that the curves did not show a satisfactory state of affairs at the end of the Clayfield, Ascot, New Farm, and Bulimba lines, and suggesting that the Brisbane Tramways Company's engineer be asked to inspect the map with a view to reducing the difference of potential to that allowed by the Act, the company's attention also to be called to the apparently defective state of the bonding of the rails on these lines. The secretary was instructed to request the Tramways Company to comply with the requirements of the Act. . . . The engineer for water supply reported that the following five candidates, who submitted themselves for examination for a water supply plumber's license, did their work in a satisfactory manner, and recommended that a license be issued in each case: A. Flaherty, James Totton, William Johnson, William Hood, and C. A. Walz. The recommendation was approved of. . . .

1911 08

4AW's father's application to Water Board for extension of water supply is refused

Water Board. Weekly Meeting. President and Member. The weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs. E. J. T. Manchester (president), A. M. Hertzberg, A. Overend, A. E. Walkeden, R. D. Frew, A. J. Lamont, Ald. T. Wilson, Dr. Halford, Sir Alfred Cowley, and the secretary (Mr. George Johnston). A letter was received from the Under Secretary for Public Lands, intimating, with reference to the proposed resumption of parts of portions 89, 104, and 115, parish of Kholo, that a proclamation, vesting the land in the board, would appear in the issue of the "Government Gazette" of the 19th instant. The following applications for extensions of the water supply were refused, on the ground that the prospective return did not reach the required 10 per cent on the outlay: From C. A. Walz and others, to Eton street, Toombul; from T. G. Coombs and others, to Nudgee road, Lamington avenue, Hopetoun street, and Brassey street, Hamilton; from T. H. Jensen, to Rosemount terrace, Windsor; from C. C. Samuel and others, to Park road, Windsor; from Isles, Love, and Co., to Abbott street and Mayfield street west, Hamilton.

4AW's father again advertising for staff for his plumbing business

Professions, Trades, &c. Under this heading 16 words prepaid are inserted once for 6d.; three consecutive times, 1s. . . . PLUMBERS and galvanised iron Workers wanted, highest wage paid. C. A. Walz, Nundah.

1911 10

4AW's mother wins prizes for her Pointers at Ladies' Kennel Club

LADIES' KENNEL CLUB. FIRST PARADE. The first parade in connection with the Ladies' Kennel Club took place on Saturday afternoon at the Exhibition Grounds, in the presence of a number of interested spectators. The championship cups and other prizes were presented by Lady Morgan. The prize list was as follows:— . . . POINTERS.— Dog: Mrs. Walz's Duke 1, Mrs. Walz's Billy 2.

1911 11

4AW's father included in a list of of licensed gas-fitters for Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GAS-FITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Nundah.

4AW's father seeking assistants for his plumbing business, now at Nundah

WANTED. two good roofing and spouting Hands. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912

1912 04

4AW's father again advertising for assistants in his plumbing business

WANTED. roofing and spouting Hands, also Boys for trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912 05

4AW's father advertising for assistants in his plumbing business

WANTED. roofing and spouting Hands, also Boys for trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

4AW's father advertising for a licensed plumber for his plumbing business

WANTED. licensed Plumber, high wages. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1912 06

4AW's father and staff donate to Children's Hospital appeal for funds

Children's Hospital. Special Appeal. Public's Handsome Response. . . . Ten shillings came from Nundah. It was the joint contribution of C. A. Walz and his employees.

1912 08

4AW's father now operating from Cnr Wickham and Bridge Sts, Fortitude Valley

WANTED. good bench Hand. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Wickham and Bridge streets, Valley.

4AW's father advertising for additional staff for his new premises

WANTED. galvanised iron Workers; also shop Hand and Boys to learn trade. C. A. Walz, Plumber, Wickham street, near baths.

1912 10

4AW's father again sells up his plumbing business in preparation for relocation

TO PLUMBERS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11. At 11 o'clock. ON THE PREMISES. CORNER OF WICKHAM AND BRIDGE STREETS, VALLEY. Under instructions from Mr. C. A. WALZ, who is leaving Brisbane. COMPLETE PLANT, MACHINERY, AND STOCK-IN-HAND OF A PLUMBER. Comprising, Curving and Plain Rollers, 2ft. Folders, Guillotine, Jinny, Wiring Machine, Stock and Dies, Pipe Cutters, Tongs, and Vices, and Stock-in-trade. Also 4 CYLINDER 15-20 H.P. HUMBER MOTOR CAR, in good running order. WITHOUT RESERVE. Also To be Offered Prior to the above, SPLENDID FREEHOLD PROPERTY, AT CORNER OF WICKHAM AND BRIDGE STREETS, DIRECTLY OP-POSITE GREEN'S TIMBER YARDS, with 33ft. frontage, by a depth of 132ft., carrying PLUMBER'S WORKSHOP of Iron (35ft. x 30ft.), with Office Partition, Telephone, Gas and Water, Fencing, &c. ISLES, LOVE,. & CO. will sell as above, TERMS AT SALE. NOTE.— If required, the Auctioneers will submit the whole of the above as A GOING CONCERN.

1912 11

4AW's father listed as approved gas-fitter by the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. . . . THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . Walz, C. A., Wickham street, Valley

4AW's father also selling his new residence

By order of Mr. C. A. Walz, who is leaving Brisbane. NEW VILLA RESIDENCE, FRONTING EATON-STREET, NUNDAH, ONE MINUTE FROM RAILWAY STATION. Subs. 88 and 91 of Resub. 1 of Sub A of Allotment 7 of Portion 6, Toombul; 1 rood 24 perches. THE HOUSE, which is all built of first class timber, consists of 4 rooms, kitchen, servant's room, base-ment, bathroom, verandas on all sides, de-tached workshed (26 x 26), two stall stable, etc. ISLES, LOVE, & CO. will sell as above, TERMS AT SALE. 11838.

1913

1913 05

4AW's father and family now based at Palmwoods and attend a social at the School of Arts

PALMWOODS. SOCIAL. A very successful social was held in the Palmwoods School of Arts on the 3rd instant, in aid of the Palmwoods tennis club. About 35 couples were present, a record for Palmwoods. Refreshments were provided by the lady members of the club, and dancing was kept up till midnight, to excellent music supplied by Mrs. Walz. Messrs. Frawley and S. Major carried out the duties of M.C.

1913 08

4AW's family involved in tennis at Palmwoods

PALMWOODS. SCHOOL OF ARTS. The School of Arts committee held their usual meeting on the 25th inst., there being present Messrs. D. Mowat (chair). F. Duffield, W. Brown, S. J. Hobson, S. Major, C. Remmington, H. Lingard, and A. S. McBaron. In the absence of the secretary, Mr. F. Duffield acted in that capacity. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and correspondence dealt with. It was decided to hold a concert and ball on the 19th September, same to be duly advertised. A sub committee consisting of Messrs. W. Brown, P. F. Frawley, D. Mowat, S. J. Hobson, and A. S. McBaron was appointed to carry out the arrangements. RECOVERING. Mr. Fewtrell's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is now on the road to recovery. TENNIS. The following team has been picked to represent the local tennis club in a match against Eudlo at Eudlo on the 29th inst. Messrs. Clark, J. Inall, and C. Major and Misses Doherty, Walz and Dawes. WEATHER. The weather still remains fine, with frosty nights although only 2 or 3 heavy frosts have been seen.

1913 09

4AW's parents removed from the Nundah electoral list, having left the district

GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS. "THE ELECTIONS ACTS, 1885 to 1905." THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF NUNDAH (NUNDAH DIVISION). LIST of Names of all Persons appearing on the Electoral Rolls now in force and on the August Bi-monthly Electoral List, against which I have placed the word "Dead," "Left," or "Disq." for "Disqualified." The name of any Person included in this List who has not a qualification will be omitted from the Electoral Roll. Dated at Sandgate this Tenth September, 1913. JNO. MCCARTHY, State Electoral Registrar . . . Left — 4091 Walz, Conrad August; Left — 4092 Walz, Gertrude

1914

1914 01

4AW's father involved with the Palmwoods Qld Fruitgrowers Union

The Chronicle. Nulius addictus jurare in verba magistri. Nambour, Friday, Jan. 23, 1914. District Notes. (From Our Correspondents.) PALMWOODS. Q.F.U. The regular meeting of the Palmwoods Branch of the Q.F.U. was held in the School of Arts, on the 17th instant, when Mr. S. J. Hobson occupied the chair. Others present were Messrs. H. Lingard, C. Remington, A. Humphries, G. W. Major, G. Fewtrell, W. Smith, C. Walz, and the secretary (A. S. McBaron). The correspondence, which was very lengthy, was received. The secretary was instructed to obtain prices for printing 100 copies of the By-laws. A request from the Central Executive for suggestions for improving the rules of the Union, brought about a lengthy discussion, chiefly with reference to sons and daughters of members obtaining all the privileges of the Union upon payment of an annual subscription of 1s.; eventually the following resolution was carried, that it is the recommendation of this branch, that in section 7 Clause A after the words 14 years, be inserted the words, and under 21 years. The secretary was instructed to write to the Department of Agriculture for a copy of the recent regulations whereby after June it is proposed to prohibit the use of second-hand fruit cases. It was pointed out. that there is a great difficulty now in procuring new fruit cases, and if the Act is enforced fruitgrowers will be unable to send away their fruit. The secretary was instructed upon receipt of reply to call a public meeting of fruitgrowers to consider the matter. The secretary was instructed to write to Montville and Buderim branches of the Union asking them to co-operate wiih Palmwoods in forming an Agricultural and Horticultural and I. Society at Palmwoods, with the object of holding a fruit show in the near future. The delegate was instructed to bring before the District Council the high expenses per member levied. The amount is 5s. 6d., and as only 2s. 6d. is forwarded to the Central Executive the amount retained by the District Council appears exorbitant. It means that the progress of the Union is retarded in regards to membership. It was further suggested that the system adopted in New South Wales would be a better means of raising funds, that is each member to pay say 1 p.c. of his income in a given month to the fighting fund of the union. The secretary was instructed to lay on the table at next meeting the previous correspondence with the Shire Council relative to the spending of a proportion of rates on the roads. The meeting closed at 5 p.m. NEW RESIDENTS. Constable Wilson has arrived here and has settled down to business in this locality, and Dr. Hone has commenced to practice his profession here. The new school on Lander's Chute road is now complete, but no information is yet to liand as to the appointment of a teacher.

1914 04

4AW's father delegated by Palmwoods School to the Excursion Meeting

PALMWOODS. SCHOOL MEETING. The 18th instant was an afternoon of meetings at Palmwoods, no less than four being held in the afternoon. The new school committee met for the first time. Messrs. A. S. McBar-on and C. Walz were elected as delegates to the Schools Excursion Meeting on the 25th.

1914 05

4AW's father represents Palmwoods School at the excursion committee meeting

North Coast Schools' Association. The meeting of delegates in connection with the North Coast Schools excursion was held in the Mooloolah State School on Saturday (writes our Mooloolah correspondent). There were present, Messrs. W. J. Redfern, president (Glenview), W. Ellison (Glenview), E. O. Perkins and W. Mallett (Nambour), A. S. McBaron and C. Walz (Palmwoods), S. J. Britten, J. S. Best (Fairhill), John Beaton, John Hamilton (Yandina), M. Thompson, O. Youngman (Maroochy River), W. Tomlinson, C. Freier (Eudlo), A. Telson, D. Sawrey (Ilkley), A. V. Lindsay (Buderim Mountain), G. H. Jones (hon. secretary), W. J. Knox (Mooloolah), J. Simpson and W. Simpson (Beerwah). Altogether 21 schools were represented personally and by letter. Mr. S. J. Britten moved. — "That we form ourselves into an association, to be called the North Coast State School Committees Association, to comprise the Shires of Maroochy and Landsborough, with power, if necessary, to extend the boundaries at any time if other committees wish to join. This was carried unanimously. A subcommittee of Messrs. G. H. Jones, W. Ellison, E. O. Perkins, W. J. Redfern and S. J. Britten, was appointed to draft rules. On the motion of Mr. E. O. Perkins, it was resolved. That this meeting marks with disapproval the minute passed at the last Teachers' Conference with reference to school committees having outlived their usefulness, and think that committees are essential to the proper working of the schools, this minute to be forwarded to the department. The Glenview School Committee write requesting that a copy of the Balance sheet should be sent to every school interested in the excursions each year. The extra work that this would entail was referred to, and eventually on the motion of Mr. Perkins it was resolved, "That the letter be received with regret, and that this meeting considers that the confidence in the delegates who select the auditors should be sufficient guarantee of a correct balance-sheet, and that in future the balance sheet will be published annually. It was decided that the association should act as an Excursion Committee within the previous limits. The destination was selected as the same as before (Sandgate). Mr. W. J. Redfern was unanimously elected president of the new association. Other officers were elected as follows.— Vice-presidents, Messrs. E. O. Perkins and A. S. McBaron; hon. secretary, Mr. G. H. Jones; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. J. Knox; Executive Committee, Messrs. J. S. Best, and A. Tolson; auditors, Messrs. W. Ellison, and M. Thompson. It was agreed that all expenses of the Executive Committee delegates' train fares to meetings, teas, etc., should be defrayed out of the funds of the association. The details of the next excursion were left in the hands of the executive.

1914 06

4AW's parents join Palmwoods Tennis Club visiting Nambour's White Rose club

Tennis. PALMWO0DS BEATS WHITE ROSE. On Saturday (June 13) members of the Wlhite Rose tennis club visited Palmwoods, and were defeated by the local players by 15 games. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, the Palmwoods club treating the visitors in their usual cordial manner. Fol-lowing are the scores: Mr. Major and Miss Watson v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 6 — 1; v. Mr. D. Perren and Mrs. Bendixen 6 — 2; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson 6 — 1. Mr. and Mrs. Russell v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 6 — 4: v. Mr. D. Perren and .Mrs. Bendixen 6 — 3; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson 6 — 1; Mr. and Mrs. Hobson v. Mr. W. Lanham and Miss Hilliam 3 — 6; v. Mr. D. Perren and Mrs. Bendixen 3 — 6; v. Mr. Bendixen and Miss Higginson (incomplete) 2 — 2. Palmwoods 44 games, White Rose 29 games. WHITE ROSE BEATS PALMWOODS. On Saturday last (June 10), a B team of the Palmwoods tennis club visited Nambour and played B team of the White Rose tennis club. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, and the White Rose team reversed the defeat they suffered at Palmwoods, by winning by 4 games. The following are the scores: H. Bendixen and Mrs. H. E. Lowe v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 3 — 6; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 2 — 6; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 6 — 3, Mr. Shearer and Miss Lanham v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 6 — 5; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 6 — 2; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 6 — 1; Mr. G. Fewtrell and Miss Shearer v. Mr. and Mrs. Walz 5 — 6; v. Mr. Frawley and Mrs. McBaron 6 — 4; v. C. Major and Miss Frawley 3 — 6; White Rose 5 sets 43 games; Palmwoods 4 sets 39 games.

1914 10

4AW's parents added to the electoral list for Murrumba

Bi-Monthly Electoral List. BI-MONTHLY List of Persons appearing to be qualified to vote at the Election of a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the year 1914, for the Electoral District of Murrumba and Cooroora (within the Division of Maroochy). Objections to Names on this List must be sent to the State Electoral Registrar at Nambour, and to the Persons objected to not later than the 26th day of October, 1914. Dated this 6th day of October, 1914. J. Gillies. State ElectoraI Registrar.

• MURRUMBA
• Name, Residence, Occupation, Freehold or Leasehold, Date of Claim, Sex.
• Walz, Conrad August; Palmwoods, Farmer, 29 July 1914. M.
• Walz, Gertrude; Palmwoods, Housewife, 29 July 1914. F.

1914 11

4AW makes his debut newspaper appearance, recorded as donatin one shilling to a Courier Patriotic Fund

"COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS. MONEY FOR THE NURSES. A GENEROUS RESPONSE. OTHER FUNDS ALSO BENEFIT. TOTAL CONTRIBUTED TO LAST NIGHT, £31,541/3/11. A total of £185/10/8 was received for the "Courier" Patriotic Funds yesterday, and of this sum £44/15/6 went to the Nurses' Equipment Fund, which would appear to be a very good start. The Foodstuffs Fund was augmented by £73/-6/8, the Belgian Fund by £48/2/6, the Volunteer Fund by £10, and the Milk Fund by £9/6/. . . . Arthur Walz 1/ . . .

1915

1915 06

4AW's father's chickens win prizes at Woombye Show

WOOMBYE SHOW. BIG PATRIOTIC SUCCESS. GREAT FRUIT DISPLAY. NAMBOUR, Thursday Night. The fifth annual show of North Coast A. and H. Society was held, at Woombye yesterday and today, in fine but windy weather. Yesterday was observed principally as judging day, and at noon today the show was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. W. Lennon). The society has this year decided to give the whole of the profits towards the patriotic funds, and everyone worked in harmony to make it a big financial success. A special patriotic certificate had been prepared, and will be awarded in lieu of cash prizes to such exhibitors and contributors as so desired. The society is run without Government endowment, and at past shows a handsome profit has resulted. It is expected that this year's profits will be considerably good, thereby swelling the patriotic funds. The membership is 600 as compared to 502 last year. The citrus fruit exhibits were of exceedingly high standard, and record entries had been received in this section. The Montville fruitgrowers exhibited a non-competitive display of citrus fruits which were worthy of high praise. Glass House Mountain farmers exhibited products for the first time. The newly-appointed instructor of agriculture (Mr. S. R. Harold) gave a demonstration in packing and grading: fruits. The ring events were watched with great Interest, the high jump being particularly exciting. The winning horse, Orical, owned by Mr. Wilson, of Ipswich — cleared the bar at 5ft 11¼in, this making his fifth win in succession. The gate takings amounted to £55. THE AWARDS. . . . Poultry (Judge, Mr. S. Lamont).— Plymouth Rock cock, C. A. Walz; pullet, E. Taylor 1 and 2; hen, E. Taylor 1, R. McClintock 2, C. A. Walz h.c.; game cock, also hen, O. Jensen; Wyandottes, golden-laced. Cock, cockerel, hen, or pullet, W. S. Smalley; silver-laced Wyandotte, cock, F. Shurvell; cockerel, A. V. Lindsay 1, G. A. Reynolds 2; hen, C. J. Fuller; pullet, R. McClintock 1, G. A. Reynolds 2; buff Orpington, cock, cockerel, hen, and pullet, J. McKinnon 1 and 2; black Orpington, cock, W. E. Smalley 1, S. Fairley 2;

1915 10

The Walz family again relocating, leaving Palmwoods

SOCIAL. . . . A tennis evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. Walz on Saturday, before their departure from Palmwoods (writes our Palmwoods correspondent). Among the invited guests were Mr and Mrs. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs Duffield. Mr. and Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mrs. Cannon, Misses. Doherty, Frawley (2), Reynolds, Duffield, Francis, and Messrs. Temple, Frawley, and Stemp. During the evening Mr. Frawley on be-half of the Canberra Tennis Club, presented Mrs Walz with a sliver teapot. Mr. Walz responded on behalf of Mrs. Walz.

1916

1916 05

Qld birth registration for 4AW's sister Gertrude May Walz

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Gertrude May Walz
• Birth date: 04/05/1916
• Mother's name: Gertrude Doherty
• Father/parent's name: Conrad August Walz
• Registration details: 1916/C/4456

1916 08

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Godfrey Frederick Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Godfrey Frederick Walz
• Marriage date: 02/08/1916
• Spouse's name: May Jane Elizabeth Garnham
• Registration details: 1916/C/2336

1916 10

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother Edwin Herman Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: Edwin Herman Walz
• Marriage date: 25/10/1916
• Spouse's name: Dorothy Madeline Blann
• Registration details: 1916/C/3205

1917

1917 02

4AW's father, now at Telko Siding, Buderim, advertises farm goods for sale

FOR SALE, Fruit Waggon good repair, cheap. Disc Plow (John Deere) cheap. C. A. Walz, Telko, Buderim Line.

1918

1918 04

4AW's father again sells off his Buderim possessions and farm in preparation to relocate

Clearing Out Sale. TELCO SIDING BUDERIM MOUNTAIN. Saturday, April 20th, at 1 o'clock. C. J. SHURVELL has received instructions from C. A. WALZ Esq., who has sold his Farm, and is leaving the District, to sell the whole of his Household Furniture & Effects, Stock, Vehicles, Implements & Poultry Comprising — Bamboo Sitting Room Suite, Bedroom Suite, Silky Oak Bedstead, Double and Single Iron Bedstead and Bedding, 2 Washstands, and ware, 3 small Tables, Chairs, and Writing Desk, Cedar Book Case and Writing Desk combined, quantity Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Table and Dresser. Young Jersey Cow, Steer 12 months old, good quiet Pony suitable for children. Single Seated Buggy, Harness, Saddle and Bridle, Spring Tooth Sulky Cultivator, small Separator and small churn. 150 feet of 1½ ins. Galvanised Piping, 100 pot plants and ferns, 60 Rhode Island Red Fowls, 2 broods Rhode Island Red Chickens, 40 Black Orpingtons, 50 White Leghorns, 3 tons Lime. All goods placed on tram free of cost. Special Cheap Excursion will run on Tram to Buderim leaving Palmwoods at 11.15 and returning from Buderim at 4 p.m. C. J. SHURVELL, AUCTIONEER, PALMWOODS. Realisation Sale.

1918 05

4AW's father receives council approval to acquire road access for his Buderim property

MAROOCHY SHIRE COUNCIL. GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. A full board of above Council started business on Monday last at 11.20 a.m. First there was a special meeting to formally handle. . . . Inwards Correspondence . . . From C. A. Walz re purchase of road access to his property at Buderim — Cr. Rose explained that it involved resuming a few perches of Wiltshire's. He moved for £5 towards the cost of purchasing the land required. carried.

1918 06

4AW's father, now based in Killarney among other extended family members, wins prizes for his chickens at Killarney Poultry Show

KILLARNEY POULTRY SHOW. FRIDAY'S AWARDS. The second annual show in connection with the Killarney Poultry and Kennel Club was held in the Show Pavilion on Friday. The number of birds shown was not as numerous as last year, when 300 birds were penned, but nevertheless the quality was as good. The day was a beautiful one (says the "Border Record" of Friday). Mr. F. Fanning, Brisbane, acted as judge, and gave general satisfaction. The following are some of the results:— . . . Rhode Island Reds.— Single comb, cock: J. E. Crichton 1, J. Fisher, Chelmer 2. Single comb, hen: J. Fisher 1. Single comb, cockerel: C. A. Walz 1 and 2, J. Fisher 3. Langshan.— Hen or pullet: Roy Dumigan 1, Jack Dumigan 2. Any other variety.— Cock or cockerel: Mrs. W. Arbuthnot 1, C. A. Walz 2. Hen or pullet: Mrs. W. Arbuthnot 1 and champion, C. A. Walz 2. Leghorns.— White hen: H. Beach, Warwick, 1, C. H. White 2 and 3. White cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer, Tenterfield 1 and 2, G. L. Brauer 3. White pullet: H. Beach 1, Gordon J. Brauer 2, Joe Purvis 3. Brown hen: G. L. Brauer 1, Mick Quinlan, Warwick, 2. Brown cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer 1. Brown pullet: G. L. Brauer 1, Gordon J. Brauer 2. Andalusian.— Cock or cockerel: Andy Miller, Tenterfield, 1, J. A. Dumigan 2. Hen or pullet: Andy Miller 1, Mrs. J. Lamb 2 and 3. Hamburgs.— Black cock or cockerel: Gordon J. Brauer 1. Black hen or pullet: J. Williams 1 and 3, Gordon J. Brauer 2. Silver hen or pullet: J. Williams 1 and 2. Buttercups.— Cock or cockerel: C. A. Walz 1 and 2. Hen or pullet: C. A. Walz 1. Any Other Variety Game.— Cock or cockerel.— Mick Quinlan 1, Mrs. Wheeler 2. Hen or pullet: Mick Quinlan . . .

1918 07

4AW's father appointed to the show committee of the Killarney Agricultural Society

KILLARNEY (From our own correspondent.) The committee of the Agricultural Society held their usual monthly meeting on Monday night. The president (Mr. T. J. Howell) presided. It was decided to hold the next annual show on the 26th and 27th of February. Accounts to the amount of £2 13s were passed for payment. The president said he wished to propose a vote of condolence to Mr. A. Osterman in the loss of his son, who had paid the supreme sacrifice at the front. Mr. Howell said that Mr. Osterman had been connected with the soeiety for a number of years, and his son went away, with several others, to uphold the liberty of the Empire. The president later, said he was pleased to see several new committeemen present, and expressed a hope that they would be of great assistance to the society. It was decided to close the entries one week before the show, with no late entries, and it was agreed to interchange advertisements with the surrounding shows. A schedule committee, consisting of the president, secretary, treasurer, Dr. Harlin, Messrs. O. Spreadborough, H. G. Hughes, C. A. Walz, C. A. Weisman, E. Homan and A. A. Walker, was appointed. The ladies will be asked to take over the manufactured articles — household and horticultural sections.

1918 08

Qld birth registration for 4AW's wife Hazel Edna Walz nee Giles

• Qld BDM
• Birth registration: Hazel Edna Giles
• Birth date: 08/08/1918
• Mother's name: Maud Burnell Barrow
• Father/parent's name: Percival Norman Giles
• Registration details: 1918/B/52938

1918 09

4AW's mother dislocates her ankle while playing tennis at Killarney

ACCIDENTS AT KILLARNEY. KILLARNEY, September 9. While practising on Saturday afternoon on the Church of England tennis court Mrs Walz fell and dislocated her ankle and broke the leg just above the dislocation. Mrs Walz recently came to this district from Buderim.

1918 12

4AW's father, operating a cordial factory, has business impacted by fire

DISASTROUS FIRE AT KILLARNEY. HOTEL AND OTHER BUILDINGS WIPED OUT. DAMAGE BETWEEN £5000 AND £6000. TWO EXPLOSIONS. Another disastrous fire has occurred at Killarney, with the difference that it has taken place this time on the south side of the Condamine River. Just below the hill where Backhouse Ltd. carry on business there are a number of practically contiguous premises, the principal of which, until yesterday, was the Imperial Hotel, the licensee being Mrs. Clifford, and the owner Mr. A. D. Wright. Between 2 o'clock and 2.30 yesterday morning a fire broke out in the hotel. The origin is a mystery, but it is supposed that the flames first commenced to run their ruthless course either in the dining-room or in the pantry. At such an early morning hour there were naturally few people about. Owing to the dry weather, which had made all woodwork — and the whole of the buildings destroyed were constructed of wood — highly inflammable the spread of the flames was alarmingly rapid. Indeed, those who were sleeping in the first storey of the hotel were unaware of their danger before the lower portion was caught up by the flames. An easterly wind was prevailing, and this fanned the flames. Rudely awakened the dwellers on the first floor had a narrow escape, especially before the stairway fell through. One person had to climb to safety by way of one of the front awning posts. The difficulty of obtaining egress was increased by reason of the fact that the back stairway was either obscured by smoke or enveloped in flames. Happily, all were able to reach safety. The roaring flames then seized upon an empty shop owned by Mr. O. Spreadborough, and leaping forward again caught hold of another unoccupied place, with a cordial factory at the rear conducted by Mr. C. A. Walz. Sweeping onward the fire seized in its devastating embrace the premises of I. W. Spreadborough, butcher, and H. S. Guy and Co., auctioneers. Then sensational developments occurred, two explosions occurring, the severity of which may be gauged from the fact that they were distinctly felt at Kable's Hotel some considerable distance away on the north side of the Condamine River. The first explosion was due to the ignition of a benzine tank attached to an engine in the butcher's shop. This blew the back wall of the shop out. Then an ammonia tank exploded, and a sheet of iron was whirled 200 feet in the air. So severe was the concussion that Guy aud Co.'s wall was blown down. These explosions largely prevented salvage operations. Guy and Co. were able, prior to the explosions, to save much of their machinery housed in . the building as well as their books, but a reaper and binder, a mowing machine, and spare parts were destroyed. From the cordial factory there were salved 50 dozen bottles, and the "Gloria" lighting apparatus. The Central Hall, which is owned by Mr. R. A. Howell, had a very narrow escape, the exterior wall contiguous to the hotel, being badly charred. The total damage is estimated between £5000 and £6000. Particulars of the insurances are meagre.

1919

1919 01

4AW's father resigns as committee member on the Killarney Agricultural Society

NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY. . . . KILLARNEY. . . . The committee of the Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting on Monday night. Mr. T. T. Howell presided over a good attendance. The resignation of Mr. W. D. McGilvray, as secretary, was received with regret. On the motion of Dr. Harlin, Mr. S. C. Chrichton was appointed in his place. The resignation of Mr. C. A. Walz, as a committeeman and member, was also received with regret. The secretary reported that there were only 25 financial members. It was agreed to request Mr. C. Doyle (Tamworth) to act as horse judge.

4AW achieves a pass in Freehand Drawing at the Warwick Technical College

WARWICK TECHNICAL COLLEGE. EXAMINATION RESULTS. The following are the results obtained by students of the Warwick Technical College at the examinations of technical colleges held during November and December 1918:— . . . DEPARTMENT OF ART. Freehand Drawing, Stage I.— Kennedy Hyslop, 73, credit; Dudley Emerson Reid, 72, credit; Mildred Watt, 70, credit; Walter Daniels, 69, credit; Noel Gillam, 67, credit; Lester Dickson, 65, pass; George Grayson, 64, pass; Kenneth Gillam, 61, pass; Arthur Walz, 60, pass; Annie McConville, 58, pass; Allan Daniels, 57, pass; Marion Mackay, 55, pass; Willie Purvis, 54, pass; Edwin Maher, 54, pass; Russell Skerman, 53, pass; Miriam Kohler, 51, pass; Elizabeth Hyslop, 50, pass; George Brant, 50, pass; Edward George Chandler, 50, pass; Horace Reedman, 50, pass.

1919 06

Young 4AW at Wooloowin primary school wins great merit in the junior drawing competition of the Daily Mail

DRAWING COMPETITION. WEEKLY PRIZES. The drawings this week have been numerous, and of unusually good quality, both in the senior and junior division, so that it has been most difficult to adjudicate. I am pleased to note a great improvement in the finish of the work submitted, but there is still much to be desired in this direction. To obtain good marks a careful, clean, well-lined drawing is necessary. You must remember that "lining in" not only improves the shape, but it gives a good finish to the work. Among the outstanding features in the senior division are the pen-and-ink drawings of C. B. Barnett, the Southport School; A. K. Brown, Wellington Point; and E. Baartz, Toowoomba. The pencil drawings of D. Smith, Hamilton; N. Mahony, Benobble, and the sisters Irving, Mayne Junction, are highly commendable. In the junior section A. Worley, Ipswich; A. B. Scougall, Bauple; A. McBaron, Cooloolabin; C. Lambart, Wellington Point; A. Walz, Wooloowin; L. Jackson, Mt. Bauple; L. Thiele, Pinkenba; Joyce Da Costa, Sandgate; K. Lord, Morven; and E. Berglin, Albion, have forwarded work of great merit, and I am very pleased with their efforts. The senior-prize is awarded for the following drawing to Sybil Wood (age 15), Seattle, Bank-street, West End:

1919 11

4AW's father again listed as licensed gasfitter for the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate road, Nundah

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1920

1920 05

Qld marriage registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's brother George Henry Walz

• Qld BDM
• Marriage registration: George Henry Walz
• Marriage date: 18/05/1920
• Spouse's name: Emma Elizabeth Copp
• Registration details: 1920/C/1464

1921

1921 02

4AW's father and brother-in-law Johann Martin ("Martin") Walz dissolve their plumbing partnership

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. C. A. & J. M. WALZ, plumbers, NUNDAH. The Partnership existing between Conrad August Waiz and Johann Martin Walz, carrying on Business as Licensed Plumbers, at corner of Sandgate road and Eton street, Nundah, is to be Dissolved as from 1st day of March, 1921. All persons having any accounts against the firm are requested to send in same before 28th February, 1921. C. A. WALZ. J. M. WALZ.

1921 11

4AW's father and uncle included in list of gasfitters licensed by the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. . . . THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate-rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah-st., Nundah.

Brief biography of 4AW's paternal grandparents

A Fine Pioneering Family. Recently Mrs. G. H. Walz, gave birth to a baby girl in Lister Hospital, Mackay, which made the fiftieth grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Walz, North-street. The grandparents also have six great children. The aged couple have a family of 12 children, all of whom are married, and with the exception of four are settled in this district. Mr. and Mrs. Walz are very old colonists, having arrived in Queensland 58 years ago, and next month they are looking forward to celebrating the 53rd anniversary of their wedding. For over 30 years they were settled in the Brisbane district, and engaged in farming at the Seventeen-mile Rocks, and would probably have remained there had it not been for the big flood of 1893, which destroyed the farm and caused Mr. Walz to seek fresh fields and pastures new. He came North and settled in Mackay. "If every farmer in Queensland today," said Mr. Walz, when referring to his younger days, "had cleared as much land as I have done there would be few trees standing in the State." Although somewhat enfeebled he looks remarkably robust for a pioneer of 82 years and his wife, who has also passed the allotted span, is as active as folk many years her junior. They are both very pleased with having been the means of introducing so many colonists — grandchildren — into Queensland, but Mrs. Walz remarked that she had yet a long way to go to reach the record of her mother, who had no less than 72 grandchildren.— "Mackay Mercury."

1922

1922 05

4AW's father's former partner still operating as a plumber at Nundah (Johann Martin Walz would be Martin)

SELL, curving Rollers; apply M. Walz, Plumber, Nundah.

1922 06

4AW awarded state scholarship to secondary school

State Scholarships. To Secondary Schools. Examination 1922. Results 69.5 Per Cent Passed. At the recent examination for State scholarships, 2,421 candidates sat, of whom 1,684, or 69.5 per cent, passed. The conditions provide for the granting of a scholarship to each candidate who gains not less than 50 per cent of the total number of marks. The scholarships entitle the holders to free education in any approved secondary school in the State, and are tenable during good behaviour and the pleasure of Parliament for a period of 2½ years from the 1st July, 1922. They may, however, be extended for two years provided that the holders secure an approved pass in the Queensland junior public examination. In addition to free tuition, allowances at the rates specified hereunder will be paid to every scholarship holder the income of whose parents does not exceed £156 per annum, or £30 per annum per member of family:— Holders of 2½ year and 4½ year scholarships who must live away from home to attend a secondary school, £30 per annum. Holders of 2½ year and 4½ year scholarships who can live at home and attend a secondary school, and the income of whose parents does not exceed £156 per annum, or £30 per annum per member of family entirely dependent thereon, be supplied free of cost, by the department, with the necessary textbooks, and be fronted a cash allowance at the rate of £4 per annum. The Lilley gold medal, which is awarded annually to the candidate who gains the highest place in the scholarship examination, has been won by Robert Emmuel Kelly, who secured first place in order of merit with 90.3 per cent of the maximum marks. The following is a list of the names of the first ten successful candidates in order of merit:— (1) Robert Emanuel Kelly, (2) James Gordon Felgate, (3) David John Morris, (4) Edwin Louis Johnson, (5 and 6) Marguerite Grace Penny, Lawrence Gordon Miles, aeq., (7) Veronica Helen Stellmach, (8) Charles McCulloch, (9) Millicent Edith Thynne, (10) Nelson James Peel. The remaining successful candidates are:— Males. BRISBANE. . . . Wagner, Ernest Walter; Walcott, Henry Pemberton; Waldron, Alfred William; Walduck, Frederick John; Walker, Alfred Ernest; Walker, Harold Ernest; Walker, Norman Victor; Wall, William James; Walthall, Cecil Henry; Walz, Arthur Edwyn; Ward, Alan Victor; Ward, John Charles Eric; Warden, Eric Lionel; Warren, Frederick Thomas Wylie; Watson, Douglas Clark; Watson, Ernest John; Watts, John William; Way, Harold Walter; West, William Henry; Westerman, Robert Bell; Whitchurch, Reginald Charles; White, Lionel Charles H.; Whitehead, Leslie Morgan; Wildermuth, Leslie Bertie; Willmott, Eric Charles; Wills, Robert Arthur Vivian; Wilson, Dudley Bruce; Winders, Charles William; Window, Horace Henry James; Winton, Walter Henry Corbett; Wise, Leslie John; Wishart, Robert Alfred; Wood, Dudley Brewster; Woodrow, David Edward; Woodward, Vivian Thomas; Woolley, Colin Richard; Wyeth, Harold Frederick; Wyeth, Harold James; Wynne, Graham Cardinal. Yates, Stanley Joseph Frank; Young, David. Zillman, Frederick Williamm.

1922 07

Photo of 4AW's extended family

FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE WALZ FAMILY ON BOTH SIDES. FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE MALE LINE. At the ends of the row are Mr. F. M. Walz, of Mackay (aged 83), and his son, Mr. Frank Walz, of Brisbane, and in the centre his grandson, Mr. Edward Walz, and great grandson, baby Walz. L. P. Collette photo. FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE FEMALE LINE. At the ends are Mrs. F. M. Walz, of Mackay (aged 73) and her daughter Mrs. John Hirn, of Brisbane, while in the centre are her grand-daughter Mrs. F. Wegener, and great granddaughter, Doris Wegener. Ruddle photo.

1922 10

4AW's father again advertising for skilled staff

Professions, Trades, &c. WANTED good Plumber, also Improver to trade; C. A. Walz, Sandgate rd., Nundah.

1922 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters with the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS CO. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah St., Nundah.

1923

1923 06

4AW's father advertises for an assistant in his plumbing business

WANTED. first-class galvanised iron worker. C. A. Walz, Sandgate-road, Nundah.

1923 08

4AW's uncle elected member of the Master Plumbers' Association

Master Plumbers' Association. At the monthly meeting of members of the Master Plumbers' Association, held in the association's office, Commerce House, Adelaide-street, on August 16, the president (Mr. R. A. Eaton) in the chair, the following were elected members:— Messrs. J. W. Moffatt, Jane-street, Toowong; M. Walz, Nundah-street, Nun-dah; H. L. Duncan, Peterson-street, Woolloon-gabba. Messrs. J. S. R. Wyllie and F. John-son were nominated as representatives on the proposed conference to deal with the standard-isation of pipes and fittings, &c. It was unanimously decided to hold the annual picnic in October, and arrangements were left in the hands of the Social Committee.

1923 09

4AW's father wins prizes for his chickens at the Zillmere Show

DISTRICT SHOWS. ZILLMERE SHOW. FINE DISPLAY OF HORSES. The 23rd annual show of the Zillmere Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Society, held on the society's show ground al Zillmere on Saturday, was notable for the large number of entries, particularly in the horse section, and for the ring events. The judge of the horses (Mr. C. Broomfield) said that many of the animals that had been previously shown at the Royal National Show were in far better condition than they were a month ago. OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening ceremony was performed by the Minister for Works (Mr. Forgan Smith), who congratulated the society on the improvements effected to the ground during the past 12 months, notwithstanding which the liability of the society had been reduced by £150, leaving a credit balance of £150. He had pleasure, he said, in granting the request of the committee for the use of the old school to enlarge the School of Arts and Social Hall. Mr. H. E. Sizer, M.L.A., thanked the Minister for acceding to the request, and for complying vvith the wish expressed some little while back for a new State school, the building for which was rapidly approaching completion. The success of the show, which was only slightly marred by the heavy showers that fell during the afternoon, was largely attributable to good organisation, and the untiring work of the hon. secretary (Mr. A. B. Marquis). PRINCIPAL AWARDS. . . . POULTRY (Judges, Messrs. T. McIllwrick, A. Petty, and W. Shaffrey).— Leghorn, white, c., h., cl., and p.: Mrs. A. Lloyd. Brown, c. and h.: C. A. Walz,

4AW's father wins prizes for his chickens at the Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. THE AWARDS. There was only a moderate attendance at the Toombul A., H., and I. Association's seventh annual show, which commenced yesterday. The gate takings amounted to about £20. However, it is anticipated that there will be a large attendance today. There was a good entry in all sections, and an excellent programme of ring events. Results:— . . . POULTRY (Judge, Mr. A. A. Roberts).— . . . Brown Leghorn, c. and h.: C. Walz.

1923 10

4AW's father again wins prizes for his chickens at the Ascot Show

FARM NOT RACECOURSE. INTEREST IN HORSES. GOVERNOR AND COUNTRY LIFE. The second annual show organised by the Ascot Horticultural and Industrial Society, assisted by the Hamilton Progress Association, which was held on two successive Saturdays at the Ascot State School, was concluded on Saturday with the ring events and poultry and dog competitions. There was a good display of poultry, and a large number of entries in the dog section. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan), in officially opening the show, said that he regretted that the only day on which he could attend was that devoted to table birds, and puppies, and not to children and flowers. He trusted that plant life study would continue to be a feature of the curriculum of the Ascot school. There were always some dispositions which, if they had the chance of learning about nature, would want to get nearer to it, and it was those that the training in plant life given at the school, helped on, as he hoped it was, by occasional well directed country rambles, might lead eventually to the healthier country life. He did not know whether the show had partly in view the encouragement to that life. "If so, may interest in horses," he added, "lead rather to the farm than to the racecourse, and may the cattle dogs that are in the programme prove more attractive to the young people than the poms and pugs." Mr. A. H. Whittingham (the patron of the Society) introduced his Excellency and Mr. A. L. Petrie, M.L.A., and the Mayor of Hamilton (Alderman C. M. Jenkinson) also spoke. PRINCIPAL AWARDS. . . . POULTRY (Judge, Mr. R. Murrnay).— . . . Leghorn white, c. and cl.: W. G. Roberts. H.: G. Dutton. Brown, c. and h.: C. A. Walz. Cl.: A. H. Cumberland.

1923 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters with the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Sandgate-rd., Nundah. Walz, J. M., Nundah-st., Nundah.

Funeral notice for 4AW's paternal grandfather

FUNERAL NOTICES. . . . WALZ.— The Friends of Mr. FRANZ MICHEL WALZ are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to move from his late residence, Cornwall-street, Logan-road, S.B., THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, to the South Brisbane Cemetery. CANNON & CRIPPS.

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1924 02

4AW (or possibly his father) is secretary of the newly formed Nundah Radio Club

WIRELESS. . . . A new club has been formed, the Nundah Radio Club. Information concerning this club may be obtained from the secretary, Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz), Nundah.

As previous

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. . . . Nundah Radio Club. A club has been formed in the Nundah district, and inquiries concerning membership, etc., are directed to Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz), Nundah.

1924 03

4AW's father provides his shop for meetings of the newly formed Toombul Radio Club (renamed from Nundah Radio Club)

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. The Toombul Club has been formed from the Nundah Club, and covers amateurs resident in Eagle Junction, Northgate, Virginia and Nundah. Mr. Knipe was elected as president at last week's meeting. Mr. Waltz (sic, Walz) has kindly consented to allow use of his shop in Eton-street for meetings. Three new members were accepted. The meeting was well attended, and those present included Mr. J. C. Price. The next will be held on March 12, at 8 p.m. All inquiries should be directed to Mr. Hufschmid, Flower-street, Nundah.

Early meeting of Toombul Radio Club held 12 March 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. A meeting of the Toombul Radio Club will be held in Mr. Walz's shop, Eton-street, Nundah, on Wednesday, March 12, at. 8 p.m. The club is now firmly established and the committee is preparing to handle the matter of fitting apparatus. Further particulars re membership, etc., may be had on application to Mr. Huffschmid, Flower-street, Nundah.

1924 04

Another meeting of Toombul Radio Club held 9 April 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. (By "Reprah"). . . . Toombul Radio Club. A general meeting of the Toombul Club was held in Mr. Walz's shop, Eton-street, Nundah, on April 9. Mr. G. I. Knipe presided, and 11 members were present. Mr. Knipe gave another series of blackboard lectures on wireless and radio parts. The next meet-ing will be held on April 23, at 8 p.m., and anybody interested is cordially invited to attend.

1924 05

4AW correctly answers a question about an unidentified station

QUESTION BOX. Answers to Correspondents. H. L. Hobler, Rockhampton, asks what advantages have the large loud speakers over the smaller type, and which type is favoured by experimenters? The principal advantage of the larger instrument is volume. The smaller one is little better than headphones, except when you are very near to a powerful broadcasting station. The Amplion is in general use among experimenters on account of its clarity of tone, and because it does not require an accumulator to work it; it is connected straight on to the phone terminals. C. D. Grimes, Spring Hill asks: Is it possible to get Farmers' and Broadcasters Ltd. on one valve Reinartz circuit? This is not considered the best circuit for telephony, but it gives excellent results on C.W. A. E. W., Nundah is correct. 1YA is the Auckland broadcasting station. W. J. Tait, Jandowae, asks for information in regard to Customs duties on wireless sets from England. The duty on component parts is 27½ per cent. On a complete set the duty would be 27½ per cent on all parts. but the accumulator B battery, and cabinet would be charged 50 per cent. To this, of course, must be added about. 15 per cent to cover, freight, packing, insurance, etc. A: G. J., Clayfield, asks how many turns on a 4in former would be required to receive Farmer's broadcasting, using No. 24 enamel wire? The answer is 240 turns. A. J., Beaudesert: What is the meaning of Q.R.S.? It means: "Shall I send slower?" "Send slower."

1924 06

4AW reports a log of stations heard

ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Nundah, reports having heard the following using a detector and two stages of audio-frequency amplification:— 2BL, 2FC, 2HM, 2GR, 2CR, 2CH, 2UW, 2CM, 2SO, 2JM, 2OQ, 2ZX, 3AR, 3BU, the New Zealand station 1YA, and the Californian station KGO.

1924 07

Meeting of the renamed Radio Society of Queensland (Toombul Branch) held 16 July 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

RADIO SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (TOOMBUL BRANCH). A meeting of the Toombul branch of the Radio Society of Queensland was held in Mr. Walz's shop on July 16. Fifteen members were present, and Mr. G. I. Knipe (president) occupied the chair. Mr. Knipe gave a blackboard lecture on topics of interest to the wireless enthusiasts. All persons interested in radio are cordially invited to attend any of the meetings of this club. The next meeting will be held on July 30, and thereafter on every alternate Wednesday.

1924 09

Meeting of the Radio Society of Queensland (Toombul Branch) held 10 September 1924 at 4AW's father's shop

CLUB ACTIVITIES. . . . RADIO SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (TOOMBUL BRANCH). A general meeting of the Toombul branch of the Radio Society was held in Mr. Walz's shop on 10th instant. The president (Mr. G. I. Knipe) occupied the chair, and there was an attendance of 18 members. One new member was elected. After the general business had been dealt with the matter of the wireless section at the Toombul Show, to be held on October 3 and 4, was discussed. The necessary arrangements for the erection of an aerial on the pavilion will be carried out by the club members, on Saturday week. The co-operation of all amateurs with home constructed sets or wireless apparatus is sought, especially in connection wth the competitive exhibits. It is necessary that all exhibits should be available on Thursday, October 2, so as to enable the committee to erect stalls to suit the exhibits. At the close of the meeting the president delivered an instructive blackboard lecture on the cause and prevention of valve interference and causes of aerial oscillation through the indiscreet use of reaction.

4AW submits a log of stations heard

WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS ABOUT AMATEURS. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Eton-street, Nundah, forwards a list of stations heard at his station. The circuit used is one detector and two stage of audio fre-quency:— New South Wales: 2HM, 2GR, 2CR, 2CQ, 2RJ, 2BF, 2RA, 2CA, 2BK. Victoria: 3ZL, 3BM, 3XF, 3BD. New Zealand: 4YA, 2YM. America: KGO.

1924 10

4AW wins first place in the Wireless section for valve receivers at the Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. FIRST DAY. SOME EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES. The first day of the Toombul annual show, held at Nundah yesterday, attracted a fairly large attendance. The number of entries was good — a record in some sections — and the quality in all sections was excellent. . . . The following were the judges for the various sections:— Messrs. S. Harding (Horses), A. A. Roberts (Dogs), Tom Fanning (Poultry), W. Orr and S. Taylor (Farm and Dairy produce, also Vegetables), W. J. Smith (Fruits), J. Wishart (Horticulture), A. A. Roberts (Apiculture), V. Price (Fine Arts), Miss C. Bells (Clothing and Fancy Work), Miss Barton (Homemade Articles), M. Elms (Preserves), T. Henderson (School Section), P. Renshaw (Wireless Classes). THE AWARDS. . . . MISCELLANEOUS (Industrial).— Wireless sets, amateur (homemade as far as possible). Crystal sets: H. Hufschmid, 105 points. Valve: A. E. Walz, 190 points, 1; H. Hufschmld, 155 points, 2. Best assortment of homemade accessories: B. Dalton, 175 points, 1; T. W. Starkie, 125 points, 2.

As previous, a more detailed report

RADIO TOPICS. Toombul Exhibits Society's Show Effort. By "LISTENER" Written for "The Telegraph." A most praiseworthy innovation was introduced by the Toombul Show Society in their schedule for this year's show, which was held on Friday and Saturday. Two sections for homemade wireless apparatus were included, and the display made by the nine competitors was such as to lend the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) to say at the official opening that it was one of the most interesting features of the show. He commended the committee for making provision for what is the most fascinating and progressive hobby of the age, and when offering advice on the question of specialisation in some particular section by each disirict show society, suggested, among other things, that Toombul might even specialise in wireless. The judge of the sections was Mr. Phil Renshaw, the New South Wales secretary of the Wireless Institute, who said the exhibits were far superior to those seen by him at the recent Melbourne Royal Show. This is high praise indeed, and a distinct compliment to Queensland amateurs who build their own sets. The Toombul Show exhibits were of the same standard as those seen at the recent wireless exhibition held in Brisbane under the auspices of the Wireless Institute, and of the same efficiency as those to be seen in the homes of most of Brisbane's wireless experimenters. Therefore Mr. Renshaw's comments are applicable to Brisbane and Queensland amateurs in general, and coming from a gentleman who occupies such a high position in Australian wireless circles, they will be doubly valued and appreciated. The wireless sections at the show and winners were: Amateur (homemade as far as possible) sets, no wiring, judged for workmanship, design, and efficiency — (a) crystal sets, first prize £1 is donated by Mr. W. Kelso, M.L.A.; second prize 10s. 6d., (b) valve sets, first prize £1 1s., second 10s. 6d.; crystal, H. Hufschmid, 105 points; valve, A. E. Walz, 155 points, 1; H. Hufschmid, 155 points, 2. There was only the one entrant in the crystal class, but for the valve type the other entrants were Messrs. T. W. Starkie, N. S. Costin, H. and C. Stephenson (two entries). Messrs. T. W. Starkie and B. Dalton entered exhibits in the class for best assortment of homemade wireless accessories, first prize £1 1s, donated by Mr. J. C. Price. Mr. Dalton's accessories were placed first with 175 points, and Mr. T. W. Starkie was awarded second place with 135 points. All exhibitors and the Toombul Radio Society are to be commended for their efforts to advertise and popularise wireless, and it is to be hoped that other radio societies will organise similar displays at the district shows.

4AW's father continues to provide his shop for meetings of RSQ Toombul

WIRELESS NEWS AND NOTES. . . . (By "LOUD SPEAKER.") . . . Radio Society of Queensland. . . . Toombul Branch. A general meeting of this branch was held in Mr. Walz's shop on Wednesday, October 8. Mr. Walz was in the chair. The club had full charge of the wireless in the Toombul Show, which was held on Friday and Saturday last. On Saturday afternoon, the president, Mr. G. I. Knipe, gave a loud speaker demonstration on his seven valve set, and music was supplied by the Head centre. A good impression was made, and it was shown that a club was of some use to the amateur. In the competitive exhibits, Mr. A. E. Walz and Mr. N. Hufschmidt, junr., and Mr. T. Starkie, were successful in winning prizes. Mr. P. Renshaw, general secretary of the Wireless Institute, New South Wales division, was the judge, and was very interested in the exhibit. He congratulated the club on its active work. The vertex aerial loaned to the club by Mr. Knipe, created a large amount of interest. The next meeting will be held in Mr. Walz's shop on October 22, when anybody interested in wireless will be welcomed.

4AW's father again wins prizes for his chickens at the Ascot Show

GOOD COMPETITION. Compact and well-arranged, the third annual show of the Ascot Horticultural and Industrial Society, which commenced on Saturday, compared favourably with the standard set by the district and suburban shows held in the neighbourhood of Bris-bane. Judging was confined to horse and ring events, dogs and poultry, there being a large entry in each, particularly in the dog section, which was a feature of the show. The attendance was large, especially for a first day, and may be expected to be exceeded on Saturday next, when his Excellency the Governor has signified his intention of being present to perform the official opening. The patron of the society is Mr. A. H. Whittingham, the president Mr. E. G. Blume, and the chairman Mr. F. L. South. The very efficient secretary is Mr. F. Bunce, who has as his assistant Mr. A. E. Klingner. Aided by an energetic committee, the gentlemen mentioned were responsible for a finely organised effort. A strong ladies committee also rendered assistance in providing refreshments and in conducting stalls in aid of the funds which will be used for further improving the already well laid out school grounds. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. A. L. Petrie, M.L.A., in the course of a congratulatory address. Saturday's award were as follow:— . . . white Leghorn, c and h. — Thompson; cl. L. W. Baker; any other colour, cl, W. Bohl 1, C. A. Walz 2; h or cl, W. Bold 1, C. A, Walz 2 and 3;

1925

1925 02

4AW submits a log of receptions, now reflecting a large number of American amateurs

WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Mr. R. (sic, A.) E. Walz, of Eton street, Nundah, using the PI circuit with two stages of audio frequency, heard the following stations during last week:— Queensland.— 4EG, 4CU. New South Wales.— 2YG, 2YI, 2WS, 2JT, 2JS, 2AP, 2BK, 2GQ, 2CR, 2GR. Victoria.— 3JR. New Zealand.— 1AA, 4AK, 4AG, 4AA, 1YA, 2AC, 2AP, 3AL. Canada.— 5GO. U.S.A.— 1KC, 1THL, 2AP, 2RK, 3BQG, 5BA, 5LS, 5ZAI, 6EW, 6ALW, 6RN, 6TI, 6CGW, 6AHP, 6LI, 6VC, 6ALF, 6RP, 6EA, 7UU, 7GQ, 7LR, 9ZT, 9CG, KGO.

4AW elected treasurer at the AGM for RSQ Toombul

CLUB ACTIVITIES. The Radio Society of Queensland (Toombul Branch).— At the annual meeting of the Toombul branch held on 10th inst., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President, Mr. G. I. Knipe; hon. secretary, Mr. T. W. Starkie; treasurer, Mr. A. E. Walz; also five vice-presidents. It was decided to hold the meeting night every alternate Tuesday, beginning at 8 o'clock, with a quarter of an hour's Morse practice each evening. The club is now engaged on the con-struction of a typical low loss receiving set. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24th instant. All interested are invited to attend.

4AW's father elected to committee of Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. Association's Annual Meeting. The Toombul Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association held its eighth annual meeting on Monday. The balance-sheet showed the excess of assets to be £330 14s 9d, the last show having given £52 7s 7d profit. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— Patron, Mr. G. H. Mackay, M.H.R.; vicepatrons, Messrs. W. Kelso, M.L.A.; and Alderman F. W. Bradbury; president, Mr. W. J. Clatworthy; vicepresidents, Messrs. D. Wildermuth, W. F. Schultz, H. C. Wood, T. E. Ham, A. Hewitt, E. Proctor, H. W. Foxlee, A. Tainton, H. W. Pentecost, and W. P. Willman; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. C. Wood; auditor, Mr. E. N. Richardson; committee, Messrs. E. H. Coulter, J. G. Sobey, G. Grauf, E. Rolls, J. H. McDonald, R. Mills, W. Kubler, J. A. Carroll, N. Hewitt, J. Chapman, D. O'Connell, A. J. Thompson, A. E. Schultz, T. Starkie, G. W. Baker, W. J. Cumberland, J. Kerr, Geo. Wood, C. A. Walz, J. J. Gibson, and G. Patrick. The filling of the secretaryship, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. A. J. Thompson, was postponed, Mr. John G. Sobey being appointed acting secretary.

1925 03

RSG Toombul meeting being held at 4AW's father's residence

RADIO SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND (TOOMBUL BRANCH). During last weekend a few of the members of the club spent an interesting time at Mr. A. D. MacPherson's residence at Woody Point. A five-valve set, employing one stage of high frequency detector, two stages of low frequency amplification and pushpull amplifier, was used on a spring aerial. The aerial, which was kindly lent for the purpose by the Thomas Radio Co., was found to give excellent results. A counterpoise was used in place of the orthodox earth, and proved extremely efficient on shortwave reception, especially as this was the first occasion on which this particular set had been tried on short waves. The following stations were logged on Saturday between 5 p.m. and 11.45 p.m.: Queensland: 4CM, 4CU. New South Wales: 2BL, 2FC, 2CL, 2HM, 2HS, 2JT, 2RT. Victoria: 3YX. South Australia: 5CM. New Zealand: 1AA, 2BM. U.S.A.: 7AHA, and 7LH. During the evening the cricket results were received from 2FC on the loud speaker. Various other experiments were tried including land line telegraphy and telephony. The weekend proved very successful. Further trips are being planned by the club. Persons desirous of joining may obtain full information from the secretary (Mr. T. Starkie, Sandgate-road, Nundah), or at the club meetings, which are held every alternate Tuesday evening. The next meeting will he held on March 10 at Mr. C. A. Walz's residence, corner of Sandgate-road and Eton-street.

4AW submits a log of receptions including a long list of American stations

WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Eton-street, Nundah, forwards the following list of American stations heard since January 27. The receiver used is a single circuit with two stages of audio frequency:— U.S.A. 1ARY, 1BES, 1CMP, 1KC, 1THL, 1ZH, 1ZT, 2AG, 2AP, 2BY, 2DN, 2GK, 2KY, 2MK, 2PD, 2RK, 2XAM, 3ADQ, 3BQG, 3BWJ, 3LW, 4DV, 4FZ, 4SA, 4TJ, 4TV, 5AFU, 5AGQ, 5AKN, 5ALS, 5ATX, 5BA, 5GF, 5LS, 5OX, 5SD, 5UK, 5XBH, 5ZAI, 6AC, 6AHP, 6AJH, 6AKW, 6ALF, 6ALW, 6ANB, 6AR, 6BBV, 6BIK, 6BJV, 6BJX, 6BMW, 6BNR, 6BUR, 6BUW, 6BRA, 6CBB, 6CGO, 6CGW, 6CHS, 6CHX, 6CIW, 6CIX, 6CK, 6CMG, 6CMU, 6CP, 6CQE, 6CRS, 6SCO, 6CSW, 6CSX, 6CTO, 6CW, 6DBH, 6EA, 6EW, 6GT, 6JP, 6LI, 6RN, 6RP, 6TI, 6UA, 6VC, 6VO, 6WP, 7ABB, 7ADF, 7AKO, 7AKK, 7DF, 7GJ, 7GQ. 7GR, 7IFO, 7LR, 7LS, 7SE, 7UJ, 8ACM, 8CZY, 8DMA, 8ER, 8UF, 8BKK, 9BQJ, 9BPN, 9CFI, 9CG, 9CLD, 9CUC, 9ON, 9XAX, 9XBP, 9XI, 9ZT; Canada: 5BA, 5GO, KGO. NQG, WGH.

1925 05

4AW reports have heard 140 American stations

ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Mr. A. E. Walz, of Nundah, reports having logged up to date 140 American stations. Last Sunday he heard NRRL and A2BK on 53 metres. The receiver used is an OV2 Standard PI.

Meeting of the renamed Toombul Radio club held at 4AW's father's residence and 4AW announces reception of NRRL

CLUB ACTIVITIES. TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. At the general meeting held at Mr. Walz's residence, it was decided to change the name of the club (Radio Society of Queensland, Toombul Branch to "The Toombul Radio Club," as the head centre of the Radio Society of Queensland had been disorganised. The club is now known as the Toombul Radio Club. Mr. A. Walz reported having heard NRRL, the American Fleet's experimental station, and that he hears the station regularly. A letter was received from Mr. Macpherson, a keen member of the club, who is holidaying at Kalbar, stating that he is getting very good results on his 2-valve set. The club hopes to honoured shortly by the presence of a lady member, who is a keen enthusiast. the dub will then have the distinction of being the first in Brisbane to have a lady member.

1925 06

4AW's father requests approval to withdraw a tender for a house connection to the Brisbane Water Supply and Sewerage Board

MISCALCULATED TENDER. APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL. The officer in charge of the house connections branch (Mr. A. Barclay) reporting to yesterday's meeting of the Water Supply and Sewerage Board on an application by C. A. Walz. for permission to withdraw a tender, said it was evident that Mr. Walz had omitted to include certain items in his calculations. Including those figures, Mr. Walz still would be the lowest tenderer. He recommended that Mr. Walz be advised to be more careful in future. Mr. Phillips said it was time they drew the line somewhere. He felt like giving the job to the next lowest tenderer. Mr. Macfarlane: That would penalise the householder. Mr. Frew: What is the difference? The President: £25. The difference between Mr. Walz's tender and that with the omitted items was £5. Ald. Roche asked how they knew that the next lowest tenderer would not put in a similar plea? Mr. Frew remarked that tenderers knew that it was not customary to allow tenders to be amended. On the motion of Mr. Phillips, it was decided that Mr. Walz be not allowed to withdraw his tender, but that he be allowed to amend it on the estimate of the officer in charge, also that he be warned to be more careful in future.

1925 07

4AW active with Toombul Radio Club: provides his home for club meeting, undertakes to lecture on subject "Batteries", provides a receiver for a field trip

TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. The general meeting of the Toombul Radio Club was held at Mr. Walz's residence, Nundah, on June 30. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. It was decided that a series of lectures be inaugurated, and the following roster was arranged:— July 14, "Low Loss Apparatus," by Mr. Starkie; July 28, "Batteries," by Mr. Walz; August 11, "The Valve," by Mr. Vining; August 25, "Aerials and Earths," by Mr. Costin. During last weekend a party from the club conducted an experimental trip to Woody Point. The results of these trips are proving very beneficial and interesting to its participants. Using a PI low loss set owned by Mr. Walz, the following stations on wavelength between 20 and 90 metres were logged:— Australia:— 2BB, 2GQ, 2ZN, 3EF, 3BD, 3YY, 3AD, 4CM, 4RB, and 7AA. New Zealand.— 2AC, 1FQ, 3AL, 2AE, 4AG, 2BX, 4AR, 1AO. U.S.A.— 5OX, 9DED, 9AKF, 6AWT, 1FX, KIO, and KEL. Germany.— A station on 20 metres. Experiments were also tried on the boat from Woody Point to Sandgate. Using no aerials or earth. 2CM and 2Yl were logged. The same experiment was carried out in the train.

4AW still active with Toombul Radio Club, contributes to meeting discussions, reports hearing G2NM

CLUB ACTIVITIES. . . . TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. Before a good attendance of members Mr. Starkie delivered an interesting lecture on "low loss apparatus," describing each component in detail. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Walz explained fully the term "specific inductive capacity." He will lecture next meeting night (Tuesday, July 28) after the usual business has been cleared. Last Sunday afternoon, about 5 o'clock, Mr. Walz heard G2NM, an English amateur, on 50 metres at good strength. Persons interested will find it very instructive to attend these lectures. Full information regarding joining may be obtained from the hon. secretary, Mr. T. Starkie, Sandgate-road, Nundah, or come along to the club room, corner of Eton-street and Sandgate-road, Nundah.

4AW again active with Toombul Radio Club, provides portable receiver to assist in locating interference to 2BL, batteries lecture postponed due to business pressures

CLUB ACTIVITIES. . . . TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. At a meeting of the Toombul Radio Club the "All Clubs" night was discussed. The delegate for the club (Mr. Starkie) gave the members a good idea of what would take place, the date being definitely fixed for August 13. The various clubs around Brisbane working in conjunction are showing at the Albert Hall a film entitled "The Wizardry of Wireless." Vocal and instrumental items also will be supplied. As the Toombul show will be held in September, arrangements are being made by the club for a demonstration, as the wireless section is being looked after by that club. Last year's demonstration was so successful that there is every reason to expect similar success this year, especially with the advent of 4QG. During next Sunday morning a party from the club will endeavour to trace the cause or the QRM from faulty AC mains heard lately around 2BL's wavelength. As some useful information has been given to the members there should be no difficulty in tracing this nuisance. A three-valve set of special design is to be used in conjunction with a motor car. The set is the property of Mr. Walz. The next meeting night is Tuesday August 4, when Mr. Walz will lecture on batteries. This lecture was unfortunately postponed owing to other urgent business. On the same night Mr. Vining will explain the thermionic valve.

1925 09

4AW's father participates in Nundah fishing club competition and takes fifth place

ANGLING. By "SQUIRE." . . . Nundahites held the first competition of year at One-man Bridge on Sunday last, in which eight members took part. Fishing was very good, and some very fine whiting were accounted for. The total number of fish caught was 256, weighing 89lb. The result of the competition was as follows:— Mr. A. Masson, 52 fish, weight 15lb. 6oz., 82.12 points, 1; Mr. C. Mackay, 44 fish, 18lb. 5oz., 80.10 points, 2; Mr. W. Marshall, 37 fish, 12lb„ 61 points, 3; Mr. F. Jones, 36 fish, 12lb. 2oz., 60.4 points, 4; Mr. C. Walz, 36 fish, 10.4oz., 56.8 points, 5; Mr. J. Gibson, 29 fish, 11lb. 12oz., 52.8 points, 6; Mr. R. McBride, 22 fish, 9lb. 3oz., 40.6 points, 7. One member did not weigh in. Members are reminded, that the monthly meeting will be held in Toombul Motor Company's Garage on Monday night next. Intending members are invited to come along and join up that night.

4AW provides meeting room for Toombul Radio Club and submits a long log of stations heard

TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. At the meeting held last Tuesday night in Mr. Walz's residence, at the corner of Eton-street and Sandgate-road, Nundah, further discussion took place regarding the wireless exhibit which is being staged by the Toombul Club at the Toombul Show. The wireless section has been left in the hands of the club, and a big show of exhibits is expected. The president of the club (Mr. G. I. Knipe) will demonstrate his 8-valve superheterodyne on the club's behalf. Particulars will be given later regarding the demonstrations. The Toombul Show will be held on October 1 and 2. The treasurer (Mr. Walz) has rather a hefty list of DX station — i.e., 250 U.S.A. amateurs, 3 G.B.'s and a few foreign. The club welcomed six new members last meeting night. It may have been noticed that last week the club's report was not in the wireless column, since then two lectures have been given at the club's room — the "Thermionic Valve," by Mr. Vining, and "Aerials," by Mr. Costin. A fresh roster of lectures is being drawn up and will be published later.

1925 10

4AW's father on committee of Toombul Show

TOOMBUL SHOW. RING EVENTS. FIRST DAY'S AWARDS. The ninth annual show of the Toombul Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was commenced at Nundah yesterday. There was a very fair attendance for the opening day, and a good programme of ring events was given, although the chie attractions are reserved for this afternoon. The official opening by Mr. W. Lennon, Lieutenant-Governor, will take place at noon to-day. Amongst the non-competitive exhibits in the main pavilion, was a fine display from the gardens of Mr. M. G. Rose, Northgate. The officials are:— President and chairman of committees, Mr. W. J. Clatworthy; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. C. Wood; committee, Messrs. E. H. Coulter, Geo. Grauf, E. Rolls, J. R. McDonald, R. Mills, W. Kubler, J. A. Carroll, J. Chapman, D. O'Connell, A. J. Thompson, A. E. Schulz, T. Starkie, G. W. Baker, W. J. Cumberland, Geo. Wood, C. A. Walz, H. Hewitt, J. J. Gibson, Geo. Patrick, Jas. Waugh, R. W. Garsden, H. Hinton, W. L. Childs, W. J. Free, E. Denovan, and B. Egert; secretary, Mr. John G. Sobey.

1925 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters with the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Ann Street, City. Walz, J. M., Nundah Street, Nundah.

4AW's father enters a fishing competition

SURE CATCH FISHING. A RECORD ENTRY. Messrs. Mick Simmons Ltd., the promoters of the sure catch fishing competition, advise having received a record entry of 453 competitors. The drawing for the first boat, to be decided next Sunday, took place last night. The motor launches Lapwing and Twilight I. will leave Christie's jetty, North Quay, at 9.45 a.m. Competitors can obtain their tickets from the firm or at the boat. They must provide their own bait and luncheon. Aerated waters will be obtainable on the launches. Appended is the result of the drawing:— . . . C. A. Walz

4AW's father's tender on a sewerage connection accepted by the Water and Sewerage Board

TENDERS ACCEPTED. Sewerage Connections. The following tenders were accepted by the Water Supply and Sewerage Board at a meeting yesterday:— . . . G. A. Walz, £56, A. P. and E. A. Bedwell, Villiers-street, New Farm;

1925 12

4AW's father's tender on a sewerage connection accepted by the Water and Sewerage Board

SEWERAGE TENDERS. WATER BOARD ACCEPTANCES. The following tenders for sewerage work were accepted by the Water and Sewerage Board yesterday afternoon: . . . G. A. Walz, £37 6s, J. Bergin, 157 Harcourt-street, New Farm; . . .

4AW passes Stage II Plumbing at Central Technical College

Student Apprentices. Annual Examination The Successful Candidates. The following apprentices passed in the annual apprenticeship examinations held in November last, at the Central Technical College, Brisbane:— . . . PLUMBING. . . . Stage. II.— W. R. Anderson, C. B. Bradford, F. R. Brown, F. Brelsford, G. S. Connon, W. N. Cullum, R. A. Doolan, H. G. Foord, E. R. Grant, R. T. Hinton, J. D. Holt, C. D. Kerr, H. Liddle, R. A. Lind, A. Macklin, A. O. Mann, H. C. Moores, I. J. McLeod, W. N. Randall, A. Rimmell, C. A. Schiffer, M. J. Scott-Keane, G. E. Shaw, J. J. Stewart, W. L. Taylor, I. H. C. Thomson, J. D. Turnbull, A. E. Walz, W. Winch, R. C. Wriggles.

1926

1926 01

Next meeting of Toombul Radio Club to be held at 4AW's home

TOOMBUL RADIO CLUB. A meeting of the Toombul Radio Club will be held at the residence of Mr. A. Woly [sic, Walz], corner of Eton-street and Sandgate-road, Nundah, on January 12 next at 8 o'clock sharp. All members and persons interested are asked to attend. The object of the meeting is to arrange for further field days and weekend trips for experimental purposes.

1926 02

4AW's father's tender for a sewerage connection accepted by the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board

HOUSE CONNECTIONS. Sewerage Tenders Accepted. At yesterday's meeting of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, the following tenders were accepted on the recommendation of the officer in charge, house connections branch:— . . . C. A. Walz, £47 (A. Bowers, 101 Annie-street, New Farm);

4AW's father elected to committee of Toombul(now Nundah District) Show

TOOMBUL A., H. & I. ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Toombul A., H., and I. Association was held in the Show Pavilion on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. J. Clatworthy presiding over a very large attendance of members. The financial statement indicated that the show held in October last was a qualified success. Owing to the district being now a part of the Great Brisbane area, the name of the association has been changed to the Nundah District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association. The following officers were elected:— Patron, G. H. Mackay, M.H.R.; vice-patrons, Mr. Wm. Kelso, M.L.A., and Aldermen F. W. Bradbury, and W. F. Schulz; president, Mr. W. J. Clatworthy; vice-presidents, Messrs. T. E. Ham, W. Kubler, T. Starkie, A. Tainton, H. W. Pentecost, H. W. Foxlee, E. Proctor, J. R. Macdonald, A. Olsen, and E. Rolls; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. J. Cumberland; hon. auditor, Mr. F. N. Richardson; secretary, Mr. John G. Sebey; commitee, Messrs. P. C. Adamson, G. W. Baker, H. Blenzinger, H. A. Beiers, J. Chapman, W. Chapman, T. Denovan, B. Egert, W. F. Free, Geo. Grauf, F. Grauf, R. W. Garsden, H. Hewitt, H. Hinton, R. Mills, D. O'Connell, A. E. Schulz, L. Stupart, P. Volkmann, Geo. Wood, C. A. Walz, Jas. Waugh, and N. P. Wilmann.

1926 04

4AW submits a long log of stations heard

ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . The following stations have been heard by Mr. A. Z. Walz, Eton-street, Nundah, during the month of March on the 40 metre band:— Australia: 2BK, 2BV, 2CM, 2MH, 2RC, 2RV, 2SS, 2XI, 2YH, 2YI, 3AD, 3BD, 3DC, 3LM, 3TM, 3VP, 3WM, 3YN, 4AN, 4CM, 4RB, 4WB, 5DX, 5KN, 5RG, 6AG, 6CJ, 7BQ. New Zealand: 1AA, 2AC, 2BD, 2BS, 2BX, 2GA, 2GC, 2XA, 3AE, 3AL, 4AV. U.S.A.: 1AAO, 1AGS, 1BXG, 1CMP, 1ITI, 1OA, 1VC, 1WP, 2AHM, 2MU, 2PP, 2RM, 3CKL, 3LW, 4BL, 4HU, 4RM 4VQ, 5ACL, 5APH, 5AUA, 5ASW, 5EB, 5JF, 5NK, 5ZAI, 6ABG, 6AJL, 6ALT, 6ANC, 6ANQ, 6APH, 6APK, 6AWT, 6BER, 6BHZ, 6BIL, 6BMW, 6BQ, 6BSC, 6BTM, 6CAE, 6CCL, 6CKV, 6CLS, 6CTD, 6CUR, 6CVK, 6DAH, 6DAI, 6DAL, 6HV, 6KB, 6KM, 6RN, 6SV, 7AP, 7ARO, 7EK, 7HB, 7HL, 7HO, 7LU, 7OK, 7PU, 7TK, 7VH, 7WU, 8ADM, 8AKS, 8BAU, 8BFO, 8BGN, 8BKN, 8BPL, 8BSC, 8BZT, 8DEM, 8GZ, 8KW, 8XE, 8ZG, 9ADK, 9AKF, 9AXQ, 9BDH, 9BJN, 9BND, 9BSZ, 9BWS, 9BZI, 9CAJ, 9CBY, 9CDE, 9CGN, 9CUR, 9DAW, 9DDH, 9DJW, 9DKA, 9DPW, 9DXR, 9EK, 9ELI, 9ELT, 9HP, 9MB, 9PU, 9UI, 9WI, 9WQ, 9XI, 9YRZ, 9ZT. Ha-waii: 6AFF, 6CFQ, 6DBL, 6TQ, C3N, WYQ. England: 2DX, 2FU, 2KF, 2NM. Philippine Islands: 1AR, 1AT, 1AU, 1CW, 1HR, 3AA CDS. Canada: 3BY. France: 3CA. Ceylon: 8LBT. Porto Rico: 4SA. Brazil: 1AC. French-Indo China: 8QQ. Miscellaneous: ANDIR, AQE, BAM, BXW, EW, JOC, KFUH, NPG, NPN, NPP (Pekin), NPU, NRL (Argentine), VKP, VIT, WGHM (Hongkong).

1926 05

Qld death registration for 4AW's father Conrad August Walz's sister Florence Sabina Walz nee Walz

• Qld BDM
• Death registration: Florence Sabina Walz
• Death date: 13/05/1926
• Mother's name: Mary Fredericke Lebberg
• Father/parent's name: Franz Michael Walz
• Registration details: 1926/B/48748

Funeral notice for 4AW's aunt

FUNERAL NOTICES. . . . WALZ.— The Relatives and Friends of Mr. J. M. (MARTIN) WALZ (of Nundah-street Nundah) are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved Wife, Florence Sabina, to move from the Church of Real Presence, Nundah, THIS (Friday) AFTER-NOON, at 2 o'clock, to the Nudgee R.C Cemetery. K M SMITH, Undertaker.

4AW wins prize for leading his class in Plumbing II at the Brisbane Central Technical College

Technical Education. Progress in Queensland Presentation of Prizes. The value of a good technical edu-cation was emphasised last night at the annual distribution of prizes to Students of the Central Technical College. There was a very large attendance at the function, which was held in the Examination Hall of the college. Mr. B. J. McKenna (Under Secre-tary, Department of Public Instruc-tion), who presided, stated that the year had been one of considerable progress and activity. Accommodation was the main difficulty. They had done the best to make technical training go as far as the railways extended, and even other methods had been adopted for some places with which the railways were not connected. In their system it was recognised that boys and girls needed training of the hands as well as the minds. The institution was now reach-ing enormous proportions. "In these democratic ages," concluded the speaker, "the mind of the child must be developed." ANNUAL REPORT. The principal (Mr. R. A. Wearne), in the annual report for 1925, said that technical classes were inaugurated in Brisbane in 1881, under the auspices of the School of Arts. On March 10 of that year Mr. J. A. Clark was ap-pointed instructor of art subjects. He was succeeded by Mr. R. Godfrey Rivers, who in turn gave place to Mr. F. J. Martyn Roberts, the present holder of the position. About 1887 it was determined to extend the opera-tions of the more utilitarian arts and crafts. Shorthand and bookkeeping had been taken in hand, but a demand then arose for more strictly techni-cal classes. Classes were or-ganised which were carried on with success for many years Mr. McConnell, in 1888, became an ad-vocate for the establishment of a tech-nical college for Brisbane. Mr. Barton undertook the instruction of an elec-tricity class and an attempt was made to start a general science department. After a few years of work, Mr. McCon-nell was able to put into effect his scheme for organising a technical col-lege as a separate entity. He obtained recognition from the Government in the shape of capitation and endow-ment grants. The 1925 session proved, in many, re-spects, to be a record. The total num-ber of individual students enrolled was 5,369, and the number of student hours for the year was 962,789. Eighty-eight full-time and 86 part-time teachers were employed during the year. Fifty pupils from the day schools succeeded in passing the University junior ex-amination, gaining 98 merits and 384 passes, whilst 454 honours, 910 credits, and 1,076 passes were gained by stu-dents at the annual examinations con-ducted by the Department of Public Instruction. . . . Department of Technology.— . . . A. E. Walz, plumbing, stage II.;

1926 08

Report of the radio and electrical exhibition mentions 4AW displaying a splendid receiver and a home-constructed transformer

RADIO TOPICS. BY "LISTENER." The radio and electrical show at the Exhibition Hall contains a wealth of interest to the amateur and the listener-in. There will be seen all that is latest in factory-made receivers and components, and one notes with pride that the Australian-made article occupies pride of place in many instances. Although there are American and English-made receivers and components of the highest quality, the locally made receivers suffer nothing in comparison either for selectivity or in cabinet design. There are really some wonderful sets in the exhibition, and a desire for possession must fill the minds of every listener who inspects them. The exhibition points to the great advances that has been made in receiver design during the last two years, an advance that would have been more emphasised had some of the less finished and less efficient sets of two or three years ago been placed side by side with the new for purposes of comparison. The display of some of the firms already have been reviewed in "The Telegraph," and suffice it to say here that the whole of the stalls reflect great credit on the organisers because of the attractive way in which all the articles have been displayed. One notes, with satisfaction that those in charge of the radio sections of the displays have shown a commendable willingness to assist amateurs with helpful advice which has been much sought, particularly by youthful enthusiasts. The amateur section is undoubtedly a big feature of the exhibition, and it is satisfactory to note that although the nature of the competitions was not announced until a very late hour, no less than 60 entries were received. One must congratulate the members of the Wooloowin Club on their wonderful contribution of a third of the exhibits, and also upon the general excellence of the apparatus shown by them. The club is represented in every competition, and although the results were not known when those notes were written, one feels sure that Wooloowin amateurs will figure prominently in the prize list. The competitions were arranged to encourage the experimental spirit among amateurs in Queensland. In all there are nine sections ranging from low power transmitter to novelties in crystal sets. Although the magnificently constructed multivalve sets must excite the admiration of all who see them, it is the novel crystal sets that attract most notice because of the sheer audacity of the constructors in some instances. For instance who would think after seeing the big crystal sets with their large coils and double sets of condensers that reception could be accomplished on a set made on an ordinary wooden match? Jack Clowes, of Milton, exhibits such a set, coil, crystal, and catswhisker, all on a wooden match. And it brings in Station 4QG splendidly. Another novel set is that shown by Anthony Thomas, of Wooloowin, who has successfully used an old blucher boot for the purpose. H. Darragh, Kangaroo Point, has a watch set — you can carry it about in your pocket and listen in just when the spirit moves you. Cyril Milliner, of Ithaca, has a fountain pen set, Walter A. Mitchell, Wilston, a flowerpot set, Albert Round, South Brisbane, a looking glass set, which you can use as you perform your morning shave. B. W. Dalton has a real catswhisker set. There is a model of a cat whose whiskers rest upon a crystal. One wonders if this set "howls" like some of the oscillating valve sets one hears these nights. Thomas Davidson, of Wynnum-South, exhibits a set made in the form of a model wheelbarrow. There seems to be no end to the inventiveness of the amateur experimenters in our midst. Other exhibitors of novel crystal sets are Harold Thomson, Darra; Victor Adsett, Chermside; Roy Kington, Toombul; and Norman Riggall, Sherwood. Among the exhibitors of sets, one noticed splendid receivers by Norman Eagle, Red Hill; Trevor Duggan, Bowen Hills; Arthur E. Walz, Nundah; C. J. Grant, Wooloowin; B. Dalton, Wooloowin: J. P. Love, city; C. J. Grant, Wooloowin; Herbert Kington, Wooloowin; Edwin F. Blackboro, Chelmer; Charles O'Brien, Ascot; Charles Miles, Kelvin Grove. A balanced interflex set is shown by Thomas A. Foley, West End. There is a good display of wavetraps demonstrating how the problem of selectivity is being tackled by amateurs. There are several pieces of homemade apparatus, the contributors being Mr. Kenna, of Wooloowin, who displays a professional looking brass tapping key and a millimeter; Arthur E. Walz, Nundah, transformer; H. and C. Stephenson, Wooloowin, A and B battery charger. Each evening during the exhibition, station 4QG is transmitting a programme from a broadcasting studio, which has been erected on the stage. This gives country visitors a good idea of how broadcasting is accomplished from the station, and what is more it provides good entertainment for those attending the exhibition. The Monday and Tuesday night programmes were much enjoyed, opening as they did with lecturettes appropriate to the occasion. On Monday night Mr. J. H. Broome (Siemens Proprie-tary, Limited) lectured on "Automatic Telephone Exchanges," and last night Professor Parnell, of the Queensland University, dealt with "The development of electrical science." Tonight, Mr. J. W. Robinson (director, Queensland Radio Service) will lecture on "Broadcasting"; tomorrow night Professor Hawkins (Queensland University) will speak on "Engineers and Engineering" and on Friday night Mr. W. I. Monkhouse (president, Queensland division, Wireless Institution) will lecture on "Experimenters." The radio inspector has a stand at the exhibition where visitors may receive information pertaining to the wireless telegraphy regulations, and obtain wireless receiving licenses. In a foreword to the souvenir programme the Premier (Mr. W. McCormack) has this to say on the subject of radio: During the past ten years the world has witnessed some remarkable developments in connection with the science of electricity, and in no branch of the science do these remarks apply so strongly as in connection with radio. Had any person a mere matter of ten years ago attempted to convince the world that by 1926 millions of people in all parts of the globe would be entertained by speech or music, said, sung, or played at points many miles distant from them, and carried like a flash through space into their homes, he would doubtless have been laughed to scorn. Yet so rapid has been the march of radio progress that today these things are not surmises, but are accomplished facts. It is pleasing to note that so young a State as Queensland has not lagged behind the rest of the world. In Brisbane today one of the most modern and most powerful stations in the world is now providing a regular broadcasting service, and is doing its best to bring the country dweller in touch with the city, and so help to relieve his isolation. I am interested in radio both personally as the owner of a receiver and officially as Minister in Charge of the broadcasting In this State. On this, the occasion of the first radio and electrical exhibition held in Brisbane, I am pleased to have the opportunity of expressing the hope that the exhibition will be a big success, and will be the means of creating even further enthusiasm. On Thursday evening the Wooloowin Radio Club held its second annual meeting, at which there was a good attendance of members. The president and secretary's reports showed that good progress had been made by the club during its existence. This no doubt was due to the interest and enthusiasm shown by the members. The treasurer's report showed that the club was in a satisfactory financial position. Two members of the club recently were successful in obtaining their amateur operator's proficiency certificates, arid it is thought that others will go up for certificates very soon. Most of the club members are unable to listen-in this week owing to their sets being at the radio and electrical exhibition. The club room will be open to members on Thursday evening next. Intending members and visitors are welcome. All inquiries regarding the club should be addressed to the hon. secretary (H. A. Jiear), Lisson Grove, Wooloowin. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, J. Love; president, H. Kington; hon. secretary, H. A. Jiear; treasurer, J. P. Love; committee, V. Kenna, W. Dalton; technical committee, V. Kenna, C. Stephenson, H. Stephenson.

1926 10

4AW's father wins prize at Nundah Show for his french beans

Nundah District Show. Keen Contests on First Day. The annual show of the Nundah District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was commenced in the Nundnh Reserve yesterday. The exhibits were numerous and competition was keen. Several non-competitive exhibits are displayed in the pavilion by the Queensland Preference League. The show was to be officially opened at noon today by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. W. Forgan Smith). AWARDS. The awards made yesterday are as follow:— . . . French beans, C. A. Walz.

1926 11

4AW included in a long list of stations heard by anonymous listener, not long after granted transmitting privileges

RADIO TOPICS. By "LISTENER." "Still Another Two-Valver" writes: I notice that a controversy is taking place in your valuable columns with regard to reception on one and two-valve sets. I would like to enter the arena with the following record: Using a 50 feet aerial (cage type), 25 feet high, with a one-valve set (variocoupler, A.R. 06 dull emitter Ediswan valve, one .001 variable condenser), the following stations were logged:— Morse: Queensland, 4CM, 4AN, 4AZ, 4AE, VIB; New South Wales, VIS, 2WW, 2SX; Victoria, VIM; Kieta, VIU; Samarai, VIJ; ship stations, ZSG, ZBM; New Zealand, NRRL; Pt. Moresby, VIG. Phone: Queensland, 4CM, 4AN, 4CW, 4AZ, 4AE, 4QG; New South Wales, 2BL, 2UW; Victoria, 3AR, 3LO; South Australia, 5CL, 5DonN. Using a single-wire aerial, 100 feet long, and 35 feet high, and with a two-valve set (U.V. 199 Radiotron valves — dull emitters), the following additional stations have been received:— Morse: Queensland, VJE (s.s. Cooma, stranded on reef); New South Wales, 2WI; South Australia, VIA. Phone: Queensland, 4HW; New South Wales, 2KY, 2FO, AWI. The following shortwave stations also have been received: 4AW (Bris-bane), 2DG Kyogle (New South .Wales). These on 80 metre band. I think that in all probability the above record has been eclipsed by other radio fans using similar sets, and I hope to see this interesting and instructive controversy continued still further in your widely-read and interesting Radio Topics.

1927

1927 01

4AW's father advertising for staff for his plumbing business

PROFESSIONS, TRADES, &c. . . . WANTED Boy for office; C. A. Walz, Ann and Brookes Street, Valley.

1927 03

4AW features in a list (full of typos) of Brisbane experimenters by a journalist suggesting they are not achieving much anymore

RADIO. Brisbane Experimenters. What Are They Doing? By "LISTENER." I met an amateur experimenter in a Brisbane street the other day. Hello! I said, have all you experimenters ceased doing all the good things of which one used to hear so much a year or two ago? Long distance working; two way communication; calling up England, America, and other places on the other side of the world? Have you all degenerated into more broadcast listeners, tuning in to an "A" class station each night and sitting back in an easy chair to enjoy the programmes? My friend the experimenter came a little closer to me. He furtively glanced up and down the street. He waited until a passerby had got out of hearing, and then he whispered. We are doing just as much these nights as we ever did before," he said, "only we are not talking about it." "That is just what I am complaining about," I told him. "Why don't you tell the world of your accomplishments in the experimental field, if you have any?" My friend, the experimenter, grew more secretive. "Don't tell anybody," he said, "but the fact is that we have been circularised and requested not to supply newspaper and wireless magazine scribes with particulars of what we are doing? I laughed, but my friend, who is not a humourist, assured me that what he had said was true. "By whom have the experimenters been circularised, and for what reason are they asked to observe secrecy about their experiments?" I questioned. My friend, the experimenter, grew more secretive. He observed that the weather was very unsettled lately; that we were likely to have rain today; if not today, well tomorrow. And he proceeded on his way leaving me wondering. STATE AMATEUR STATIONS. In Queensland! there, are 41 holders of amateur transmitting licenses. Seventeen of these stations are in Brisbane. What are they doing to justify their claim to be experimenters, and not mere broadcast listeners, whom some of them affect to despise? One of them, W. L. Gibson, of 4AN, Greenslopes, has lately given evidence of the value of experimental work in our midst by rising to the occasion when northern telephone and telegraphic lines had been swept away by flood and cyclone and taking over work which the Post and Telegraphs Department had been unable to perform as a public duty. He and Mr. A. Cooper, of Lloyd Street, Mareeba, whose call letters are 4 BW, broke down the isolation between north and south and told the world of the disaster that had overtaken Cairns and other Northern towns following a cyclone, of whose presence off the coast warning previously had been given by the wireless station on Willis Island, something of which we know from the talks given by Mr. Stevens, the engineer of station 4QG, who served at the station for some time. Both these experimenters worked night and day transmitting and receiving messages, many of which readers of "The Telegraph" were privileged to read by courtesy of the department. The story of the accomplishment of these two experimenters already has been told in "The Telegraph," and it was only obtained by chance. IN TOUCH WITH THE ANTARCTIC. In the English and American newspapers one reads of wonderful achievements. There is the instance of G. W. Goyder, of London, who as schoolboy in 1924 established two-way radio communication with the United States, who has added to his achievements by two-way communication with the Antarctic regions. Between 7 and 8 o'clock on a February Sunday morning, working on 32.2 metres and 250 watts, Mr. Goyder established communication with station AQE, which he found was the call sign of the Norwegian whaling ship Sir James Clark. Replying to Goyder's signals, the ship said: "'You are very loud here. Our position is 78 degrees 30 minutes south latitude, 170 west longitude. I say, it's fine business hearing your signals here at the end of the world; fine business, old man. Please communicate this to Marconi, Oslo, Norway." But in the Australian Press these days one hears very little of the achievements of Australian experimenters. They have done things equal to the best done by the experimenters of other countries; they are, one believes, still accomplishing two-way communication over considerable distances. But why don't the experimenters tell others something of their work if it is at all creditable? BRISBANE EXPERIMENTERS. Are any of the following Brisbane stations, which are licensed to transmit, accomplishing anything like that credited to Mr. Goyer: 4AK (J. Milner, Beswick, Picot Estate, Kelvin Grove); 4AN (W. L. Gibson, Kirkland Avenue, Greenslopes); 4AW (A. E. Walz, corner Eton Street and Sandgate Road, Nundah); 4CG (C. H. Gold, Drake Street, Hill End); 4CM (W. McDowall, Tom Elliott operator, Preston House); 4DC (D. F. Cribb, Foxton Street, Indooroopilly); 4HL (H. L. Miller, corner Ryan and Hoogley Streets, Hill End); 4PG (T. J. Golden, Bronte, Pine Street, Wynnum South); 4SM (W. G. Ikin, River Road, New Farm); 4WF (W. Finney, Milbong, Arthur Terrace, Red Hill); 4WG (WireIess Institute); and 4WN (Wooloowln Radio Club).

1927 05

4AW a foundation member (and committee member) of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League (which group a response to the problems within the WIAQ), membership restricted to licensed transmitters

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMED. Amateur radio transmitters have banded themselves together in order that their position may be improved. Their organisation is called the Queensland Radio Transmitters League. A uniform log book will be kept by members, and tests carried out periodically. Contact with amateurs outside the State and in the United States, will be established, and an international friendship made. It is stated that apart from the benefit which the members themselves will enjoy, the object of the league does not lose sight of any advancement which the experimenter or ordinary broadcast listener may desire to make. With this object in view, the league is organising a series of lectures which will be held at the headquarters of the various radio clubs, the subjects covering radio in all its phases. It is emphasised that in time of stress the value of such an organisation will be fully appreciated. Co-operation with naval, military, and commercial points should facilitate communication. The membership of the league includes most of the amateur transmitters in the State. The officials are: President, Mr. M. O'Brien, call 4MM; secretary, Mr. L. Feenaughty, call 4LJ; treasurer, Mr. C. H. Gold, call 4CG; committee, Messrs. A. Walz, call 4AW; and R. Browne, call 4RB. Mr. T. Elliott (4CM) and C. H. Gold (4CG) are international publicity officers, their duties being to establish and maintain contact at all times with members of the American Radio Relay League. Meetings are held on alternate Fridays at the transmitting station of Mr. T. Elliott (4CM), Observatory tower at 7.30 p.m., where all transmitting license holders are welcome.

4AW's father selling motorcycle

MOTOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES. . . . HARLEY, 7-9 h.p. solo, 1924 model, first-class order; apply C. A. Walz, Ann and Brookes Streets, Valley.

Further details on formation of Queensland Radio Transmitters' League with 4AW as foundation member

NEW AMATEUR BODY. QUEENSLAND RADIO TRANSMITTERS' LEAGUE. To the man in the street the activities of the Amateur Radio Transmitters (familiarly known as "Hams") are little known. A large number of these "Hams" has worked more or less aimlessly, but efficiently, up to the present. This condition will not persist for very long, as several local "Hams" have banded themselves in order that their position may be bettered, and conditions of working between "Ham" and "Ham" improved and brought to a sound, business-like standard. Their energies will be concentrated in one direction and for the ultimate benefit of all. A uniform log book will be kept by members and tests carried put periodically. Contact with amateurs outside the State and in the United States will be established, and an international friendship made which will naturally assist two great continents more readily to understand each other. Apart from the benefit which the members themselves will enjoy, the league does not lose sight of any advancement which the expert theater or ordinary broadcast listener may desire to make. With this object in view, the league is organising a series of lectures, which will be held at the headquarters of the various radio clubs. The subjects will cover radio in all its phases. The membership of the league comprises almost all the amateur transmitters in the State, whilst the executive are well known to the majority of the radio public, to wit:— President, Mr. M. O'Brien, call 4MM; secretary, Mr. L. Feenaghty, call 4LJ; treasurer, Mr. C. H. Gold, 4CG; committee, Messrs. A. Walz, call 4AW, and R. Browne, call 4RB, Mr. T. Elliott and Mr. C. H. Gold (4CG) are appointed international publicity officers, their duties being to establish and maintain contact at all times with members of the American Radio Relay League. Meetings are held on alternative Fridays at the transmitting station of Mr. T. Elliott (4CM).

As previous

QUEENSLAND RADIO TRANSMITTERS' LEAGUE. The activities of the Amateur Radio Transmitters (familiarly known as "Hams") are seldom given any public prominence, but recent events have proved that this type of enthusiast can be relied upon to supplement and if necessary to take the whole burden of communication upon his shoulders. There is a large number of these "Hams" in the State, and they have been working more or less aimlessly but efficiently up to the present. Several of them have now banded themselves together in order that their position may be bettered, and that conditions of working between "Hams" and "Ham" will be improved, and brought up to a sound businesslike standard. A uniform log book will he kept by members, and tests carried out periodically. Contact with amateurs outside the State and in the United States will be established, and an International friendship made which will naturally assist two great continents to more readily understand each other. The league is organising a series of lectures, which will be held at the headquarters of the various radio clubs, the subject covering radio in all its phases. The membership of the league comprises almost all the amateur transmitters in the State, whilst the executive, well known to the majority of the radio public, are:— President, Mr. M. O'Brien, 4MM; secretary, Mr. L. Feenaghty, 4LJ; treasurer, Mr. C. H. Gold, 4OG [sic, 4CG]; committee, Messrs. A. Walz (4AW) and R. Browne (4RB). Mr. T. Elliott (4CM) and Mr. C. H. Gold (4C [sic,4CG]) are appointed international publicity officers, their duties being to establish and maintain contact at all times with members of the American Radio Relay League. Meetings are held on alternative Fridays at the transmitting station of Mr. T. Elliott (4CM), Observatory Towers, at 7.30 p.m., where all transmitting license holders are welcome.

1927 07

4AW takes second place in QRTL inaugural reliability relay test

"QTC." Transmitters' League. The Queensland Radio Transmitters' League, which was formed in April of this year, has entered upon the second stage of its activities — that of organised publicity and promulgation of reports of its doings and plans for the future. It has brought out the first issue of its magazine, "Q.T.C.," which is to be published monthly in the interests of experimental radio. From its columns we learn that the league aims, by co-operation and co-ordination of effort to obtain better conditions for its members, and, incidentally, for the amateurs and experimenters of the Commonwealth. It is pointed out with a great degree of truth that the regulations governing wireless telegraphy in Australia, especially as far as experimental activities are concerned, are very much out of date, having been formulated at a time before radio had made the rapid strides which it has been achieving in the last decade. It is therefore essential that the laws governing wireless be brought up to date so as to meet the needs of the experimenter. The league aims to secure an amendment of the regulations to permit of the handling of traffic by experimental stations upon similar lines to those at present in operation in the United States. The league purposes providing telephone lectures and classes of instruction in code on the 200-250 metre band. The first reliability relay test conducted by the league resulted as follows: 4HG (H. Bell), 6 points 1; 4AW (A. Walz), 4 points 2; 4GO (G. Oxlade), 4 points 2; 4NW (T. Starkie), 2 points 3; 4HW (H. Walsh), 2 points 3; 4JG (C. Grant), 1 point 4. The following stations, being originators, were not eligible for points, but the number gained are shown for general information: 4RB (R. Browne), 6 points; 4CG (C. Gold), 4 points; 4LJ (Leo. Feenaghty) 2 points. The Q.R.T.L. is holding a convention on Thursday of Exhibition week. "QTC" contains much useful information for amateur transmitters, and has been well edited by Mr. Leo. Feenaghty, care of the Main Roads Commission.

1927 10

4AW wins prizes at the Nundah show for a crystal set and also a assortment of wireless accessories

Nundah District Show. Interference by Rain. Proposal to Rehold the Show. Owing to the inclement weather it was necessary for the Nundah District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association to postpone the greater part of its annual show, which began on Friday and was continued on Saturday. The deferred items include the ring events and the judging of the dog and poultry sections. Some exhibitors expressed annoyance as they had brought their exhibits to the grounds. The track was in too sloppy a condition to permit of the carrying out of the ring programme. In the case of the poultry and dogs, as these were to be judged in the open, it was considered unfair to ask entrants to expose their birds and animals in the rain. Though the weather was fine from about noon onwards on Saturday, the committee felt that it was wise to come to a decision earlier in the day and the decision was adhered to despite protests from dog owners. A meeting of the committee of the association was held at 3.30 p.m., and it was decided to ask the Royal National. Association for permission to hold another show at a date to be agreed upon, subject to the Toombul Cricket Club's, being agreeable to the association having the use of the grounds. As soon as the Royal National Association's decision is known the Nundah Show Committee will make arrangements for the holding of another show. OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening of the show took place at noon on Saturday. The president of the association (Mr. W. J. Clatworthy) explained the difficult position caused by the rain, which began to fall before the first day of the show. It was not expected that the rain would continue, as there had been a dry spell of over four months. It was the misfortune of the association. They were, however, pleased to see the rain which would do an immense amount a of good to the country. They had been compelled to abandon the ring events, and the dogs, and poultry sections. They were hopeful of being able at some future date to continue the show and have these sections. judged. But it would be necessary to get from the Royal National Association permission to do so, so that the date would not clash with those of any other societies. As the chairman of the council of the Royal National Association (Mr. W. J. Affleck) was with them that day, he hoped no difficulty would be experienced, and that the Royal National Association would help the Nundah Association in its trouble and tribulation. Referring to the horse section, Mr. Clatworthy said that some years ago the association had as many as 450 entries, whereas today, owing to the advent of the motor cars, the entries totalled only about 150. He could see the time ahead when this section would be extinct. He asked Mr. W. J. Affleck, representative of the Royal National Association, to declare the show open. Mr. Affleck said that he regretted the inclement weather conditions experienced by the association. Unfortunately they could not postpone the rain until next day. The rain was a big asset to the whole of the State, and though it had interfered with the Nundah show he felt sure that it was welcomed by all. The exhibits of fancy work, cookery, and flowers, displayed in the pavilion, reflected the greatest credit on those concerned, especially the exhibits in the women's section. in view of the adverse conditions he suggested that exhibitors could assist the association by handing back their prize money, to enable the association to overcome the difficulty. He knew of this having been done under similar circumstances. He had pleasure in declaring the show open. . . . THE AWARDS. The following are the awards, additional to those published in "The Telegraph" on Friday and Saturday:— . . . MISCELLANEOUS AND INDUSTRIAL. Judge, Mr. L. W. K. Wirth. Collection of woodwork: John Mole 1 and 2. Wireless, crystal set: C. O'Mara 1, A. E. Waltz 2. Valve set: N. Skyring 1, S. Costin 2. Assortment of wireless accessories: A. E. Walz 1, S. Costln 2. Working man's dinner, cost not more than 1s.: Mrs. G. Charlton 1, L. Darben 2.

1927 11

4AW's father and uncle listed as licensed gasfitters by the Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY. LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY. . . . Walz, C. A., Ann Street, City Walz, J. M., Nundah Street, Nundah

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1928 03

At 4th annual meeting of the Toombul Radio Club, 4AW gives treasurer's report, appointed to executive committee and technical committee

Toombul Radio Club. At the fourth annual meeting of the Toombul Radio Club, Mr. P. Collins presiding, the report of the retiring treasurer (Mr. A. E. Walz) showed that after an expenditure of £27 14s. during the past year a credit balance of £10 11s. was in hand. For several reasons the report of the president was held over until a special meeting, which has been called for March 7, primarily to consider the adoption of revised rules. The election of office bearers resulted as follows: President, Mr. H. E. Hannington; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. Coulter and F. Francis, and several other gentlemen to whom the secretary was instructed to write; sec-retary, Mr. W. E. Vining; treasurer, Mr. E. Coulter; executive committee members, Messrs. L. Hubner, J. Walker, and A. E. Walz; technical committee, Messrs. L. Hubner, A. E. Walz, T. W. Starkie, W. E. Vining, and T. Riding; auditors, Messrs. A. D, Macpherson and T. Riding; librarian, Mr. A. D. Macpherson. Votes of thanks were tendered to the retiring officers.

At QRTL second convention, 4AW awarded third place in competition for 4CG (Cliff Gold) cup for the owner-operator of the station adjudged to be the best during the year.

Radio Transmitters. League Convention. Short Wave Peculiarities. At the second convention of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League, held in the West End School of Arts last night, it was stated that Darling Downs observer members of the league had regularly reported that with the fall of night the signals of Brisbane amateurs faded out after becoming distorted, and station 4QG became terribly distorted. The chief observer and secretary (Mr. L. J. Feenaghty) reported similarly as a result of some tests conducted by him on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. At Bangalow, near Lismore, he noted that station 4QG came in fine during daylight, but at nightfall "they could not imagine anything so awful as reception from 4QG." The president of the league (Mr. M. M. O'Brien, of station 4MM) was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of members and guests. A toast list and musical programme were submitted. Proposing the toast of "The Department and the Services," coupled with the name of Mr. T. Armstrong (Radio Inspector), the president said that during the last twelve months he had come into active touch with the department and with Mr. Armstrong, and he had found that the department was the very reverse of what many people thought. Many looked upon the department as a "dog"; but it was not. The department was there to administrate the law and to successfully do that the co-operation of those to whom the law applied was necessary. The department had greatly facilitated the activities of the league during the past twelve months. Mr. O'Brien paid a tribute to the work of Mr. Armstrong. Responding to the toast Mr. Armstrong said that the relations between the department and the league had been most cordial. The co-operation which had been forthcoming from the league had made his task as radio inspector much easier. He did not doubt that the same measure of co-operation would be given him during the coming twelve months. Without co-operation chaos would result. Mr. T. Armstrong proposed the toast of "The Q.R.T.L." The league, he said, was the first of its kind in the Commonwealth in that it embraced only transmitting stations in the State. Other States had copied the idea, but for once Queensland had its nose in front, which had given him great pleasure. The league had successfully published a magazine, and New South Wales had followed in that direction. Radio clubs came and went — some had a very short life — but judging by the attendance that night and the enthusiasm of members the Radio Transmitters' League seemed to be as alive as ever. The league could accomplish much. It could convene conventions, arrange tests, publicity and experimental work.It could also engage in research work along certain lines. There was work to be done that would not entail the purchase of costly scientific instruments, and in co-operation with its observer section the league perhaps could accomplish some good in the interests of wireless transmission and reception. The problem of fading was one of the matters that could engaged the attention of the league. That problem had not yet been solved, nor was it near solution. Responding to the toast, Mr. L. J. Feenaghty said the Australian amateur and experimenter was extremely fortunate in having administrators such as Mr. Malone and Mr. Armstrong. The wireless regulations, as they stood were super-restrictive, due, no doubt, to the fact that they were formulated many years ago before the present comparatively high stage of advancement had been reached by amateur experimenters. In 1912, if a man were successful in communicating over five miles he was regarded somewhat as a DX fiend, but now there were several amateur transmitters in Brisbane who bridged the Pacific with monotonous regularity. He had been carrying out a series of tests this month and had made contact with the North and South American continent. Other amateurs were accomplishing similar things. The regulations had not advanced with the rapid strides that had characterised the efforts of the experimental amateur transmitter. Therefore were the regulations administered according to the letter rather than in the spirit the work of the amateur would be so restricted as to cause him to "put up the shutters." Mr. Feenaghty agreed that the observer section of the league was a very important section. The league had transmitter members throughout the country, as well as in Brisbane, and there were observer members at many centres of the State and in other States. The duty of observers, he said, was to note the behaviour of short wave signals and report to him anything of a peculiar nature. Reports were received regularly from the Darling Downs, and he personally had conducted tests on the Northern Rivers last year during a motor holiday tour. Referring to experimental work, Mr. Feenaghty said the league recognised that such work should occupy a big part in its activities; but up to the present very little had been done in that direction. Tests, however, had conducted on the 23 metre band, and three members had been conducting tests on five metres. He referred to the progress made by the league's magazine "QTC," of which he is editor. Ten months ago the magazine started with four pages and 20 subscribers. The current issue had 20 pages and the subscribers numbered over 150. It was sent to England, South Africa, India, Burma, China, Japan, the Fanning Islands, New Zealand, and the United States of America. He hoped that before this year had come to a close that a federation of all radio transmitting leagues in Australia would have been formed. Other toasts were "The other Leagues" and "The Artists." Mr. C. H. Gold (4CG, Hill End) presented his trophy to the owner-operator of the station adjudged to be the best during the year. He handed the trophy, an ornate cup, to Mr. T. W. Starkie (4NW, Nundah) who during the period under review established contact with 232 stations on 32 metres and nine stations on 23 metres. Mr. Starkie held two way communication with nearly every country in the world on short waves and he also did quite a lot of work on 250 metres besides conducting many experiments. The station next in order of merit was 4AW (Mr. A. E. Walz, Nundah), who was said to be one of the most enthusiastic transmitter members of the league. He communicated with 11 countries in five continents, besides getting in touch with 142 Australian and 23 New Zealand stations. The next in order of merit was station 4PN (R. Roberts, West End). Other stations which were commended for their work by Mr. Gold were 4LJ (L. J. Feenaghty) and 4GO. The owners of the first three stations were presented with league pennants. On behalf of the league Mr. Feenagty thanked Mr. Gold for his trophy. Mr. T. Armstrong (radio inspector), on behalf of the league, presented a pennant to Mr. Gold, who was adjudged the most consistent experimenter in the reliability test on 23 metres conducted by the league. On behalf of fellow members Mr. Gold presented the secretary with a pair of silver-mounted engraved pipes in case in recognition of his work for the league. Mr. Feenaghty, who was obviously surprised, expressed thanks to members.

1928 06

4AW amateur broadcasting

WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." QUEENSLAND RADIO TRANSMITTERS' LEAGUE. Clifford H Gold, 4CG, traffic manager of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League, notifies that his times of transmission are:— Sunday morning, 9.30 o'clock, regularly; Monday and Tuesday, 6.45 p.m., irregularly; Wednesday, 6.45 p.m., regularly; Thursday, none; Friday, 6.45 p.m., irregularly; Saturday, 2 pm, irregularly; wavelength 234 metres. This station, along with 4GO, 4NW, 4TC, 4AW, 4MF and 4WA (who also use the 250 metre band) are amateur experimental stations, and their operators are in no way connected with commercial broadcasting. The power used at 4CG is approximately 8 watts, and the Heising modulation is being experimented with at present. The traffic branch of the Queensland Radio Transmitters' League is at present preparing a test on 250 metres to be held towards the end of July. Further details will be published later. Mr. Gold's address is Drake-street, Hill End, South Brisbane.

1928 07

4AW wins prizes for crystal set and accessories assortment at Nundah Show

NUNDAH. OFFICIAL OPENING. A GOOD ATTENDANCE. The Nundah Show was opened on Saturday by the Mayor of Brisbane (Alderman W. A. Jolly, C.M.G.), who was accompanied by Mr. W. Kelso, M.L.A., and Aldermen Bradbury and Schulz. About 1500 persons were present. The exhibits, especially the vege-tables, were of excellent quality. The wood chopping contest created considerable interest. THE AWARDS. . . . WIRELESS.— Crystal set: F. Clarkson 1, A. E. Walz 2. Valve set: N. Skyring 1, E. Coulter 2. Assortment of wireless accessories: A. E. Walz.

1928 08

4AW's father shifts his plumbing business at Fortitude Valley

TO Plumbers and Tinsmiths, the spacious premises now occupied by Mr. Walz, Plumber, at Ann Street, Valley, will be to let from August 11, lease given if desired; full particulars from F. P. Blight & Co. Ltd., 235 Queen Street, next A.M.P.

1928 10

4AW included in a list of Brisbane shortwave stations

RADIO NOTES. (By "DX Hound") . . . THE FOURTH DISTRICT.

• 4AW.— Owner-op. A. Walz, started transmitting August 1926. He uses a series Hartley with a UX210 tube. Input, 5 to 72 watts. His antenna is tuned to the 5th harmonic. Note is rac.
• 4CG.— Owner-op. Cliff Gold., Started June 1926. Uses L.C. Hartley with a UX210 tube. Input 35 watts, antenna 3rd harmonic. Note rac.
• 4FN [sic, 4FK].— Owner-op. V. Kenna, started December 1926. Uses L.C. Hartley with a UX210 tube. Input 20-30 watts. Antenna 3rd harmonic. Note dc. Wavebands 32 85.
• 4GO.— Owner-op, G. Oxlade, started February 1925. Uses T.P.T.G. with a UX210 tube. Input 40 watts with antenna 5th harmonic. Note supply dc.
• 4LJ.— Owner-op. L. J. Feenaghty. Started October 1926. Uses T.P.T.G. with UX210 tube. Input 18-28 watts. Antenna 3rd harmonic.
• 4NW.— Owner-op. T. Starkie. Started November 1926. Uses L.C. Hartley with a UX210 tube. Input 40 watts. Antenna 3rd harmonic.
• 4TC.— Owner Toombul Radio Club, op. 4AW. Started October 1926. Uses L.C. Hartley with Mullard 10 watt tube. Input 15 watts. Antenna 3rd harmonic.

1928 11

4AW's father and another relation included in list of approved gasfitters by Brisbane Gas Company

PUBLIC NOTICES. THE BRISBANE GAS COMPANY LIST OF GASFITTERS LICENSED BY THIS COMPANY.

• Walz, C. A., Wickham and Bridge Streets, Valley.
• Walz, J. M., Nundah Street, Nundah.

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1929 01

4AW wins Qld pennant for 85 metre test by Australian Radio Transmitters' League

Amateur Wireless. Transmitters' League Review of 1928 Activities. In a review of the activities of the Australian Radio Transmitters' League in 1928 specially written for the radio columns of "The Telegraph," Major Leo J. Feenaghty (Federal Secretary) refers to the amalgamation of the league with the Wireless Institute of Australia in an effort to bring about co-operation among all amateur transmitters and experimenters. Major Feenaghty writes:— The year was one of varied interests and activities for the Australian Radio Transmitters' League. At the beginning of 1928 there were two States which had inaugurated the league movement "of, by, and for the amateur" — namely, Queensland (ever pioneers in advancement) and New South Wales. Before Father Time had spun his wheel more than a few rounds the Victorians joined in, and later Western Australia threw in its lot with the league. With great foresight the Western Australians named their league the A.R.T.L. (Western Australian division), and within a few weeks the Q.R.T.L., the N.S.W.R.T.L., and the V.R.T.L. became the A.R.T.L. and respective divisions. Thus four of the six radio districts had definitely thrown in their lot with the league movement. TRIBUTE TO QUEENSLAND. Following this move, Federal headquarters were established, and it is a tribute to Queensland that this State, by a unanimous vote, was selected as the first Federal headquarters of the league. Mr. M. M. O'Brien, the originator of the league idea, and president of the Queensland division, was selected as the first Federal president. Mr. O'Brien is the owner and oper