History of wireless telegraphy and broadcasting in Australia/Topical/Biographies/John Clarey Price/Notes

1911 01
4FI appointed as Electrical Mechanic but only through six month exemption from qualifications "Commonwealth of Australia. Postmaster-General's Department, 22nd December, 1910. Ex. Mins. 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 359, 360, 361, 362, 368, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, T. 261, T. 272. THE following notifications respecting staff changes, &c., are made in accordance with the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations:— . . . QUEENSLAND. . . . Exemptions from the Provisions of the Act. . . . The following persons, employed in the Electrical Engineer's Branch in the positions shown, for the periods indicated:— Name: John Clarey Price. Position: Electrical Mechanic. Period of Exemption: From 14th October, 1910, to 31st March, 1911."

1911 05
4FI passes examination to qualify as mechanic with the PMGD "FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE. Results of Examination 259. It is announced in the 'Commonwealth Gazette' that the following persons in Queensland were successful at the examination, held February and March, 1911, for appointment as mechanic, Postmaster-General's Department, and to enable junior mechanics to qualify for promotion as mechanic:— From outside the service (in order of merit).— John Clarey Price, Eustace Morrison Jack, Francis Willsdon Smith, Victor George Butcher, Frank Vivian Rylatt, Thomas Heddle Dick, William Bede Hayes, Robert Bowen Le Bas. Junior Mechanics.— James Bulgin, John William Hetherington. The eligibility for appointment of successful candidates from outside the service, will expire on 18th November, 1912, and their appointment is subject — (a) to the production by them of satisfactory evidence of age and a medical certificate, satisfying the Commissioner in such particulars as he may determine of sound bodily health and freedom from physical defects; and (b) to the assurance of their lives in accordance with the regulations."

1912 04
4FI attends the preparatory meeting to formation of Wireless Institute of Queensland "Wireless Telegraphy Institute. An enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday night to form a wireless telegraphy institute on somewhat similar lines to the one now existing in New South Wales. Lieutenant Sturdee (Staff Officer Royal Engineers) was appointed chairman, and those present included Messrs. H. B. C. Rockwell, H. Nelson, G. H. Boundy, G. H. Burnham, P. S. M'Ivor, J. A. Clark, J. C. Price, J. Ryan, J. Byrne, T. Brownlee, P. C. Smith, E. P. Tipping, and F. H. Hellawell. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs. J. Power, J. W. Sutton, E. B. Corbett, E. H. Bourne, T. S. Smith, F. Passey, and P. Tate. Mr. Rockwell (of the New South Wales Institute) gave an interesting exposition of the progress of the institute in New South Wales and read the rules and regulations adopted by that body. He also gave a brief description of wireless telegraphy and of the apparatus devised by himseIf, which apparatus will be used for experimental purposes in connection with the institute in Brisbane. Mr Rockwell holds a permit from the Postmaster-General for his wireless set, and the necessary permission is now being asked from the Commandant of the Queensland Military Forces to erect suitable aerials on vacant ground, the property of the Defence Force. Mr Rockwell's set has already covered a distance of over 500 miles. A working committee was formed to secure names of intending members, and communicate with those interested in the subject, the committee comprises Messrs. Rockwell, H. Nelson, E. H. Bourne, T Brownlee, and G. H. Boundy, with Mr. F. H. Hellawell (Electrical Engineers Branch, G.P.O.) as acting secretary, who will be pleased to receive names, of intending members. It is anticipated that this institute will open up a field of research in wireless, afford a school for Queensland wireless aspirants, and prove of great benefit to the members, as the institute will possess suitable apparatus and a good library. The working committee is now obtaining information relative to persons interested."