History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Biographies/Francis Michael Nolan/Notes

Overview
Overview of Frank's life in Halcyon Days VK4FN - FRANCIS MICHAEL NOLAN (SK). AOCP Brisbane 1931. First job an apprentice motor mechanic (14 years). Became an early member QRTL and obtained a permit to transmit over 2 miles (before AOCP). Studied for diploma in radio engineering in Sydney then moved back to Brisbane and worked for Ben's Radio Service before becoming self-employed. Joined the PMG Dept. as B/C technician 1936 and was appointed 2IC at 4RK Rockhampton 1939. Member Wooloowin RC and WIA. WWII service nil, reserved occupation. Sent to Pt Moresby 1945 he established Station 9PA, then returned to Brisbane 1946. Frank served as WIAQ Federal Councillor 1947-48, assisted on the Amateur Advisory Committee 1948-51 and carried out 6 band simultaneous VK4WIA B/Cs 1946-51. In 1951 he returned to Papua New Guinea in charge of broadcasting, created the WIA VK9 division and was president 1953-59. Back in Rockhampton he helped form the Central Qld. branch WIA and was president (with Hal VK4DO as secretary) 1961-68. When retired he conducted the weekly news on 80 mx for over ten years. Frank's on-air activities saw him as top scorer in RD contests for both VK4 and VK9. VK4FN has been honored by WIAQ with Merit Badge No. 3 and latterly with Life Membership.

1987
Overview of Frank's life in Halcyon Days VK4FN - FRANCIS MICHAEL NOLAN (SK). AOCP Brisbane 1931. First job an apprentice motor mechanic (14 years). Became an early member QRTL and obtained a permit to transmit over 2 miles (before AOCP). Studied for diploma in radio engineering in Sydney then moved back to Brisbane and worked for Ben's Radio Service before becoming self-employed. Joined the PMG Dept. as B/C technician 1936 and was appointed 2IC at 4RK Rockhampton 1939. Member Wooloowin RC and WIA. WWII service nil, reserved occupation. Sent to Pt Moresby 1945 he established Station 9PA, then returned to Brisbane 1946. Frank served as WIAQ Federal Councillor 1947-48, assisted on the Amateur Advisory Committee 1948-51 and carried out 6 band simultaneous VK4WIA B/Cs 1946-51. In 1951 he returned to Papua New Guinea in charge of broadcasting, created the WIA VK9 division and was president 1953-59. Back in Rockhampton he helped form the Central Qld. branch WIA and was president (with Hal VK4DO as secretary) 1961-68. When retired he conducted the weekly news on 80 mx for over ten years. Frank's on-air activities saw him as top scorer in RD contests for both VK4 and VK9. VK4FN has been honored by WIAQ with Merit Badge No. 3 and latterly with Life Membership.