Archibald Crofts addressing armed forces servicemen during "Crofts Radio Revels" at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria.

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Accession[1970.0004] Records of Crofts Stores Pty LtdIdentifierUMA-ITE-1970000400004Extentnot specifiedScope and ContentArchibald Crofts addressing armed forces servicemen during "Crofts Radio Revels", a concert at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria during WW11. Crofts entertained servicemen each Saturday night and the programme was broadcast on Melbourne radio station 3XY. Other comperes were Eric Pearce and Alwyn Kurts.
"'Crofts Radio Revels' Princess Theatre c1940-42. Hon. Archibald Crofts entertained 600 servicemen each Saturday night. 1 hour Broadcast 3XY. Orig. compere Eric Pearce followed Alwyn Kurts. Highest rating of any radio show on Sat. night."Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest itemUnitBWP Album 0170Conditions of Use and ReproductionThis image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission of University of Melbourne Archives. For information about ordering a copy of this image contact the University of Melbourne Archives: archives@archives.unimelb.edu.auMenuBrowse digitised items | Available online

Provenance

CreatorUnknownRolePhotographer

Provenance

CreatorCrofts Stores Pty LtdRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1940-1942

Description Control

Previous System ID1970.0004.00004Format NumberBWP/27075UMAIC IDUMA/I/6983

Characteristics

Genre/FormPhotographic printsDimensions16 x 21 cm

Subjects

Subject3XY radio station, Melbourne, VictoriaCrofts Stores Pty. Ltd.Crofts, ArchibaldKurts, AlwynPearce, EricPrincess Theatre, Melbourne, VictoriaRetail grocers, Victoria, Australia

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Archibald Crofts addressing armed forces servicemen during "Crofts Radio Revels" at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria.

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