Adventures of a Radio Technician

29 March 2020 · News

When Stanley John Bancroft constructed his first crystal set as a young teenager in the 1920’s, it sparked a fascination with radio that lasted a lifetime. Beginning with the PMG as a Junior Mech...

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Comments

Darren MossSunday 29th March 2020
You can find more information about where to get this book here:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32507585?q&l-format=Book%2FIllustrated&sort=holdings+desc&_=1585525203162&versionId=177362965
Anthony The KoalaMonday 30th March 2020
A brief biography of Mr Stanley John Bancroft can be found at http://www.memorial.act.gov.au/search/person/bancroft-stanley-john.
This includes his DOB, DOD, his time serving Australia during WWII, the events in history while working at the ABC, and reference to the book by Dawn Coleman.

Thank you,
Anthony of exciting Belfield
StJohnMonday 30th March 2020
Thanks for documenting radio history, it doesn't happen often.
It is available on Ebay and at the National Library https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/237560128?selectedversion=NBD66436957

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