History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Biographies/Archie Francis Marshall/Notes

1926 03
A brief obituary for 4AF's father, but several errors "PERSONAL. . . . Mr. Emmanuel Marshall, a respected resident for the past 35 years of the Clifton district died on Wednesday. The late Mr. Marshall was a native of Toowoomba, and was 68 years of age. After serving his apprenticeship to the blacksmithing business he was engaged at the Headington Hill station. After the Headington Hill station was opened up he went to Clifton, where he commenced business. He married Miss S. Saae (sic, Saal), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Saae, of Spring Creek. In the early days he took an active interest in the welfare of the Clifton district. He was associated with the establishment of the Clifton Ambulance Brigade, was a member of the State School committee for some years, and was a trustee of the Clifton Cemetery Reserve until a few years ago, when he resigned. The late Mr. Marshall is survived by his widow, and five daughters, two of whom are Mrs. C. Wensley, Ipswich, and Mrs. K. Kelly, Rosewood. A brother, Mr. A. Marshall, also resides in Ipswich."

1927 03
4AF's absence from the Clifton cricket team is noted "CROW'S NEST. . . . The cricket match between the Clifton and Headington Hill teams, on Sunday, on the latter's wicket, did not prove the closely contested affair that could have been expected from the indications of form shown by the respective teams earlier in the season. True, Clifton were without the services of three of their original selection, Messrs. C. Batty, A. Black, and A. Marshall, and though the two 'Archies' (Black and Marshall) are a pair of good opening batsmen, this cannot be accepted as a reason for their failure to make runs. Batty is a valuable fieldsman and no doubt as such, his place would be very hard to fill. Headington Hill batted first and made 88. W. Taylor was the chief contributor; his 36 included three 4's only, an unusual thing for Bill who, when going, generally finds the boundary fence more often than the bowlers like to see. Twelve came from braces and the remainder were singles. Roy Taylor was next with 23, comprising four pairs, the remainder singles. The only other player to reach double figures was John Taylor, who made 11 in nine singles and one 2. Bowling for Clifton, Eddie Keenan in 17.1 overs (the decimal taking a wicket — secured four wickets for 35 runs). He bowled five maidens. Frank Keenan in 14 overs bowled the same number of maidens and took 3 wickets at a cost of 21 runs. E. Maloney in 10 overs, two of which were maidens, secured 2 wickets for 15 runs, and Geo. Keenan, in four overs, took 1 wicket for 10 runs. The above will give an indication of the cautious nature of the Headington Hill team's batting. The last four wickets fell for five runs. The Clifton innings was practically a debacle, Moloney's 7 (five singles and a pair), being the highest score, Midgley who made 6 in two strokes of 4 and 2 each, being next. Bowling for Headington Hill, F. Armstrong in 8 overs, three of which were maidens, took 3 wickets for 14 runs, J. Fogarty in the same number of overs, one being a maiden, took 5 for 12, while W. Taylor's one over accounted for two wickets without cost. Clifton followed on, but owing to the appearance of rain the innings was not completed. Four wickets had fallen for 26 runs, and though M. and F. Keenan, two of the best batsmen, were in partnership, it is not likely that the necessary runs to alter the result would have been made. Headington Hill thus won the rubber by the comfortable margin of 59 runs on the first innings. The scores were:— Headington Hill.— John Taylor 11, R. Taylor 23, W. Taylor 36, A. Hinrichsen 1, A. Plummer 1, Jim Taylor 0, S. Hart 8, R. Armstrong 0, F. Armstrong 0, A. Viertel 1, J. Fogarty not out 0, sundries 7; total, 88. Clifton, first innings.— H. Midgley 6, M. Keenan 2, E. Maloney 7, F. Keenan 0, E. Keenan 0, J. Fletcher 2, T. Donovan 4, F. Gillam 1, Geo. Keenan 2, H. Gillam 2, A. Nicholson not out 0, sundries 3; total, 29. Second innings.— E. Keenan 4, T. Donovan 4, H. Midgley 5, E. Maloney 0, F. Keenan not out 3, M. Keenan not out 10; total, 4 wickets for 26. Bowling for Headington Hill. R. Taylor one wicket for 8 runs, W. Taylor 3 for 12."

1927 07
4AF likely provider of wireless receiving equipment for relation's fundraiser "CLIFTON. Tuesday. 'Inverlochy,' the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Saal, at Spring Creek, was the scene of a very pleasant function on Monday evening last, when Miss Myrtle Saal was hostess at a social and jazz evening, conducted in aid of the funds of the Clifton branch of the C.W.A. Decorations were carried out with streamers in colours of blue and white, while on the supper tables were bowls of beautiful snow white stocks. The greater portion of the evening was taken up with jazzing, music for which was supplied by wireless, gramophone, and piano. A guessing competition was won by Miss Daphne Anderson, Clifton, the prize being a handsome box of stationery. A consolation prize was awarded to Mr. C. Gillam, Clifton. Cards were provided for non-dancers. Throughout the evening the guests wore fancy jazz caps of various shades and colours. In all about 50 people assembled, amongst whom were Mrs. H. W Hinrichsen, president of the Clifton branch of the C.W.A., Mrs. G. O. Morgan (Clifton), treasurer, Mesdames W. Cooke (Pilton), A. E. Missen, G. Bennard, J. Castles (Spring Creek), S. Saal, C. Cooke (Pilton), K. Cocks (Headington Hill), Misses Elsie Hinrichsen, Mary Belford, Daphne Anderson, Elsie Grimes, Hilda Marshall (Clifton), Marjorie Bennett (Toowoomba), Irene Smith, Linda Saal, Rita Hall, Enid Caskey, Gladys Smith, Edna Caskey, Beryl Horton (Spring Creek), Elaine Cooke (Pilton), Messrs. Chas. Walker, jr., P. Muller, K. Anderson, W. Cain, A. R. Nicholson, C. Gillam, A. Muir, A. Glasby, J. Muir, G. Murray, O. Muller, E. Muller, W. Grimes (Clifton), W. Taylor, J. Taylor, F. Walters, E. Taylor (Headington Hill), M. Cooke, S. Saal, W. Finlay (Pilton), J. May (Nobby), W. Walker, C. Saal, O. Smith, R. Hall, S. Smith, C. Hall, S. Smith, C. Hall (Spring Creek), and N. Hunter (Pittsworth). Apologies were received from Mesdames A. E. Allison, secretary of the Clifton branch of the C.W.A., Mrs. T. Glasby (Clifton), and E. Finlay (Pilton). A donation of 5/ towards the branch funds was received from Mrs. Allison."

1927 10
4FA participates in a rebroadcast of 2ME by fellow local 4CU "WIRELESS AT CLIFTON. A Clifton correspondent writes: Early on Sunday morning a very fine programme of music was broadcast to U.S.A. and London by the short wave station 2ME, Sydney, on a wave length of 285 meters (sic, 28.5). To enable local radio enthusiasts with broadcast receivers to listen to the music, station 2ME was relayed or rebroadcast by experimental station 4CU, of Clifton, on a wave length of 225 meters. Reports already to hand indicate that the rebroadcast was so much a success that it was impossible to think that the programme and speech were not coming direct from station 4CU. A low-powered portable transmitter, which has just been completed by Mr. Chas. Walker, of 4CU., was temporarily installed at the residence of Mr. A. Marshall, where a very efficient short wave receiver is installed. The portable transmitter used was built and designed for Duplex telephony tests. This was first tried out on Saturday night last for the first time, and proved very successful, there being no trouble whatever in getting 'phone conversation with the home transmitter situated at experimental station 4CU, for over an hour on the first test. The two Radio 'phone transmitters were in contact without one second's break; in fact, it was much easier to call up and keep in communication by radio than by local telephone. The two transmitters use different wave length, viz., 225 for the portable and 192 for the home transmitter. The aerial used on the portable outfit is a single wire suspended about 20 feet from the ground. An earth connection is also used, there being no counterpoise necessary. Reports on any tests heard by listeners will be appreciated by 4CU., Mr. Chas. Walker of Clifton."

1928 03
Several 4FA family members voted life-members of the Clifton Ambulance "NEWS FROM DOWNS AND WESTERN CENTRES. CLIFTON. Wednesday. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Clifton Ambulance Centre took place in the secretary's office on Tuesday evening. The chairman of the committee, Mr. H. W. Hinrichsen, presided, and others present were: Cr. P. G. A. Murphy (treasurer), A. Morton, H. G. C. Thomson, and the Superintendent and secretary, Mr. W. E. Powell. Apologies were received from Messrs. B. E. Free (Nobby), and R. S. Dawe (Clifton), to whom leave of absence was granted, on the motion of Messrs. Murphy and Thomson. The chairman welcomed Mr. D. Gore, managing editor of the Clifton 'Courier,' who responded and reciprocated sentiments of a cordial nature expressed by the chairman. A letter was read from Superintendent E. Clark, of Mt. Morgan, expressing appreciation of the letter of sympathy written to him in connection with the fire that had occurred at the Mt. Morgan centre recently, and with reference to the serious illness of Mrs. Clark. He assured the chairman and members of the committee that he and Mrs. Clark retained very happy recollections of the time served under them and of the many good friends they felt they had in Clifton. The chairman stated that he had received a personal letter from Mr. Clark, written in a similar strain and stating that though Mrs. Clark had been in a critical condition for some time she was now making satisfactory progress. Mr. Hinrichsen said that he felt sure that the Clifton people would learn with much satisfaction that Mrs. Clark was recovering. A telegram received by the secretary, advising that Mr. Murphy, Clifton representative, and Mr. V. Drury, Dalby centre's representative, had been elected vicepresidents of the executive committee, was read. The chairman said it gave him much pleasure to offer congratulations to Mr. Murphy on his appointment. The appointment was the result of energy and enthusiasm displayed by Mr. Murphy on behalf of the Brigade for many years as the representative on the executive committee. He trusted Mr. Murphy would be long spared to hold the position and to carry on his activities in the Brigade. . . . The secretary reported that recently a number of life-membership donations had been received from the Marshall family of Clifton. Mrs. S. E. Marshall had donated £10, Miss A. G. Marshall £5, Miss H. Marshall £5, and Mr. A. F. Marshall £5. Appreciation of the generous donations was expressed and it was decided on the motion of Messrs Murphy and Thomson, that the donors be elected life members and their names be placed on the Life Membership Honour Board. Letters expressing the committee's thanks for the donations are to be sent."

1930 02
4FA appears in a list of stations worked by 4JH "A WIRELESS ENTHUSIAST. The popular conception of wireless is to sit in a comfortable chair beside a modern receiving set and 'listen in' to the various broadcasting stations in the Commonwealth and others beyond, if within range. There are others, however, who delve deeper into this fascinating business and in our own city we have a very ardent enthusiast in Jack Williams, jun., who is known on the air as '4.J.H.' None but young Jack and those intimately associated with him knows the amount of time and study he gave in qualifying for his license. Since gaining his certificate he has been on the air nightly with most gratifying results, both in reception and despatch. Only last mail a letter was received intimating that his signals were particularly clear, and well above the average. His operating set is a model of neatness and has attachments and safety devices which are not found in many amaleur operating boxes. This set was erected by Mr. Williams in his spare time. Many interesting hours have been spent by our young townsman amongst the ether and messages from distant lands are heard in the language of 'dot and dash.' The Commonwealth and New Zealand, however, affords quite a happy hunting ground and last week '4.J.H.' was in communication with the following stations:— V.K.-3ES, Caulfleld (Vic); V.K.-4R.O., Ipswich. Q.; ZL-2G.D., Gisborne, (N.Z.); V.K.-4A.F.,Clifton, Q.; V.K.-5G.R., Adelaide (S.A.) ; V.K.-3Y.W. (Vic.); V.S.-7A.P. Colombo, (Ceylon)."