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  • Dahl, Norman Luja [1] - 1888(NZ)-1938(Qld) - Licences: 2ND Sydney (Wahroonga, 1933-1937); 4ND Ayr (1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1079, 1933, NSW; AOLCP 249, 1935 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: consulting engineer (Wahroonga, NSW, 1930-1935); teacher (Wahroonga, NSW, 1937); company director (Ayr, Qld, 1936-1937)
  • Dahl, Oscar Sydney "Syd" [2] - 1904(NZ)-1982(Qld) - Licences: 4KA Ayr (1933-1935); 7KA Hobart (1947); 4KA Ayr (1948); 9KA Lae (1969); 4VT Innisfail (1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1151, 1933, No. ? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2; surveyor - Electoral Rolls: chainman (Arapuni, NZ, 1928-1931); tramline engineer (Ayr, Qld, 1931-1936); engineer (Gordonvale, Qld, 1937); civil engineer (Fitzgerald, Tas, 1943; Ayr, Qld, 1949-1958); surveyor (Innisfail, Qld, 1963-1980)

DALBY

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  • Dalby, John - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 5BI Adelaide (SA School of Mines, 1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Directories: lecturer (School of Mines, Adelaide, 1922-1934) - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
  • Dale, Basil [3] - 1915(Vic)-2017(NSW)102yo - Licences: 2XX Sydney (Kogarah, 1934-1939; Penshurst, 1946-1947); 2AW Sydney (Mangerton, 1969; Vaucluse, 1975-1980) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1400, 1934, NSW; COCP1 607, 1942 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1936-1946; RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Kogarah, NSW, 1937); RAAF (Kogarah, NSW, 1943); accountant (Wollongong, NSW, 1963-1972); university lecturer (Vaucluse, NSW, 1977-1980)
  • Dale, Reginald [4] - 1916(NSW)-1996(NSW) - Licences: 2ND Sydney (Haberfield, 1946-1948; Croydon, 1950) - Qualifications: cc; BOCP 10, 1936; COCP2 93, 1937; TVOCP 370, 1961 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster?; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: police trainee (Haberfield, NSW, 1937); mechanic (Enfield, NSW, 1943); electrical technician (Croydon, NSW, 1949-1954); technician (Coogee, NSW, 1963-1968); electronics (Drummoyne, NSW, 1972-1977); electrician (Panania, NSW, 1980); retired (Forster, NSW, 1980)
  • Dale, Thomas Alfred Doubledee [5] - 1907(Tas)-1985(Qld) - Licences: 3TD Melbourne (Moorabbin, 1931; Cheltenham, 1933); 4TD Rockhampton (1947-1948); 4TD Cooktown (1954-1956); 4TD Brisbane (Eight Mile Plains, 1960); 4TD Cairns (1965); 4TD Charleville, 1969-1975); 4TD Gold Coast (Labrador, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 1140, 1929; COCP2 255, 1930; COCP1 293, 1932 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: constable (Bentleigh, Vic, 1931-1937; Sandringham, Vic, 1942); air radio operator (Rockhampton, Qld, 1949); senior communications officer (Cooktown, Qld, 1954); public servant (Annerley, Qld, 1958; Eight Mile Plains, Qld, 1963); radio officer (Charleville, Qld, 1968-1972); retired (Jacobs Well, Qld, 1977; Labrador, Qld, 1980) - Trovetag: "3TD-4TD - Thomas Alfred Doubledee Dale"
  • Dale, Thomas Clifford [6] - 1908(NSW)-1985(NSW) - Licences: 2QO Sydney (Cremorne, 1935-1937; Balmoral, 1938; Kingsford, 1939) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: wireless operator (Auburn, NSW, 1930-1934); operator (Petersham, NSW, 1934-1935); mechanic (Crows Nest, NSW, 1943-1949); technician (Chatswood, NSW, 1954-1963; Millwood, NSW, 1968; Chatswood, NSW, 1972)

DALTON

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  • Dalton, Robert Martin [7] - 1897(Vic)-1949(Vic) - Licences: XLB Melbourne (Auburn, 1913); 3UI Mildura (1923-1925); 3UI Melbourne (Balaclava, 1925-1926; Caulfield, 1927; Camberwell, 1931-1933); 3UN Melbourne (Camberwell, 1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 158, 1925, No. ?? in Vic - early wireless experimenter; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: fruitgrower (Mildura, 1919-1924); radio engineer (Hawthorn, 1926-1927); clerk (Camberwell, 1928); sales (Camberwell, 1931-1949)

DALZIEL

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  • Dalziel, Kenneth Elston [8] - 1916(Vic)-2000(Vic) - Licences: 3SK Sale (1932-1933); 1SK Heard Island (1954); 3AOA Patterson Lakes (1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 983, 1932, No. ?? in Vic; AOLCP 109, 1933; 1COCP 92, 1936 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: RAAF Wireless Operator (Richmond, NSW, 1937); operator (Elsternwick, Vic, 1942); radio operator (Townsville, Qld, 1943); aeradio operator (Darwin, NT, 1943); civil servant (Elsternwick, Vic, 1949); public servant (Essendon, Vic, 1954-1963); manager (Doncaster, Vic, 1968-1977; Patterson Lakes, Vic, 1980)
  • Dan, Alexander Morven [9] - 1916(NSW)-2012(NSW)96yo - Licences: 2ABU Sydney (Potts Point, 1936-1938; Point Piper, 1939; Neutral Bay, 1946; Kingsford, 1947-1954; Coogee, 1955; Bellevue Hill, 1956-1965; Darling Point, 1969-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1605, 1936, NSW; COCP3 4278, 1963 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: student (Camperdown, NSW, 1937); medical practitioner (La Perouse, NSW, 1943; Kingsford, NSW, 1949; Bellevue Hill, NSW, 1958-1963); doctor (Darling Point, NSW, 1968-1972); medical practitioner (Surfers Paradise, Qld, 1977-1980) - Links: Obit
  • Dane, John Edward [10] - 1868(Eng)-1928(Vic) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Melbourne (Hawthorn, 1923); 3JD Melbourne (Hawthorn, 1924-1927) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: commercial traveller (Hawthorn, 1908-1909); merchant (Auburn, 1912-1927)

DANGERFIELD

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  • Dangerfield, Horace Edgar [11] - 1895(Vic)-1972(Vic) - Licences: XMT Melbourne (Malvern, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (A.I.F.) - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Malvern, Vic, 1922); sales (Malvern East, Vic, 1924); warehouseman (Auburn, Vic, 1925); traveller (Camberwell, Vic, 1931; Auburn, Vic, 1936-1937); public servant (Camberwell, Vic, 1949; Box Hill, Vic, 1954-1972)
  • Dangerfield, Joseph Henry "Harry" [12] - 1911(Eng)-1997(Qld) - Licences: 4NF Townsville (1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1686, 1936, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; military (WW2, RAAF); employment (radio electrical salesman) - Relationships: brother of 4NL Norman Gerard Dangerfield - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Townsville, Qld, 1937-1954); mechanic (Townsville, Qld, 1958-1977); retired (Airlie Beach, Qld, 1977-1980)
  • Dangerfield, Norman Gerard [13] - 1918(Qld)-1997(Qld) - Licences: 4NL Ayr (1936-1939); 4ND Ayr (1956-1965); 4ND Brisbane (Sherwood, 1969-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1687, 1936, Qld; BOCP 1062, 1949 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; employment (Elphinstones); broadcast technician (4AY, ABC Townsville); business proprietor (radio) - Halcyon: AOCP at 16yo - Relationships: brother of 4NF Joseph Henry Dangerfield - Electoral Rolls: aircraft fitter (Coorparoo, Qld, 1943); bank officer (Ayr, Qld, 1949); radio technician (Ayr, Qld, 1954; Home Hill, Qld, 1958); clerk (Sherwood, Qld, 1968-1980)

DANIEL

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  • Daniel, Gordon William Henry or post WW2 William Gordon Henry [14] - 1912(Vic)-2001(Vic) - Licences: 3NX Warracknabeal (1937-1939, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1919, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: motor mechanic (Warracknabeal, Vic, 1934-1942); mechanic (Warracknabeal, Vic, 1949-1977)
  • Daniel, Louis Septimus - 1834(Eng)-1909(Vic) - experimented with etheric force in mid 1870s, radio clubs (Telegraph Electrical Society of Victoria, member), employment (Vic Post & Telegraphs, concluding acting Secretary, 1897), linguist

DANKS

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  • Danks, Francis or Francis Xavier [15] - 1899(Sct)-1974(Qld) - Licences: 4FD Rockhampton (1939, 1947-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2282, 1939, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 (RAF, turner, 1918) - Electoral Rolls: fitter (Rockhampton, Qld, 1930-1972) - Trovetag: "4FD - Francis Xavier Danks"

DARCH

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  • Darch, Percy William [16] - 1895(NSW)-1983(NSW) - Licences: XADX Sydney (Croydon, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: traveller (Bellevue Hill, NSW, 1930-1935); salesman (Penshurst, 1936-1949; Caringbah, NSW, 1954-1980)

D'ARCY

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  • D'Arcy, Norman Elsmore [17] - 1897(NSW)-1982(NSW) - Licences: XAAF Sydney (Pymble, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Burwood, NSW, 1930; Five Dock, NSW, 1933-1934; Croydon, NSW, 1935; Haberfield, NSW, 1936-1937; Strathfield, NSW, 1943-1949; Wembley, WA, 1954; North Steyne, NSW, 1958; West Ryde, NSW, 1958); retired (Eastwood, NSW, 1963; Katoomba, NSW, 1968; Eastwood, NSW, 1977)
  • Dark, Edward John "Jack" [18] - 1904(NSW)-1977(NSW) - Licences: 2ADQ Sydney (Lane Cove, 1936-1939, 1946-1948; Canley Vale, 1950-1954; Narraweena, 1955-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1718, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: bus-driver (Lane Cove, NSW, 1930-1937); electrician (Lane Cove, NSW, 1943; Canley Vale, NSW, 1949-1954); technician (Narraweena, NSW, 1958-1977)

DARLEY

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  • Darley, Ernest John [19] - 1898(WA)-1968(WA) - Licences: 6CJ Perth (South Perth, 1923-1930) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 243, 1916; 2COCP 835, 1944 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: motor importer (South Perth, 1925-1936); importer (Rockingham, 1943); technician (South Perth, 1954-1963)

DAVENPORT

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  • Davenport, Waldron Keith [20] - 1897(Vic)-1965(Vic) - Licences: XJCN Melbourne (St Kilda, 1913-1914); Receive (Valve) Melbourne (St Kilda, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; amateur receiver; WW2 (Army Citizen Military Forces) - Electoral Rolls: student (St Kilda, Vic, 1919); medical practitioner (St Kilda, Vic, 1926-1928; Malvern, Vic, 1931-1937; Lower Plenty, Vic, 1943-1949; South Yarra, Vic, 1954-1963)

DAVEY

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  • Davey, Harold Barrett [21] - 1898(Tas)-1948(Tas) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Launceston (1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: dental mechanic (Launceston, 1922); electrician (Launceston, 1936-1937); electrical engineer (Launceston, 1943)
  • Davey, John Alfred "Jack" [22] - 1913(SA)-1992(Qld) - Licences: 2YE Sydney (Glebe Point, 1935-1938; Ashfield, 1939; Homebush, 1946-1975) - Qualifications: cc; 1COCP 19, 1934; 3COCP 1029, 1952 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; radio engineer - Electoral Rolls: student (Toxteth, NSW, 1937); radio engineer (Homebush, NSW, 1943-1949; Burwood, NSW, 1954; Homebush, NSW, 1958; Strathfield, NSW, 1963-1968; Homebush, NSW, 1972-1980)
  • Davey, John Anderton [23] - 1909(Vic)-1973(Vic) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Melbourne (Brighton, 1923); 3AD Melbourne (Brighton, 1925-1926; Elsternwick, 1927) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 66, 1925, Vic - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: traveller (St Kilda, Vic, 1936-1937); importer (South Yarra, Vic, 1943; Balwyn, Vic, 1949); director (Brighton, Vic, 1963-1968); manufacturer's agent
  • Davey, Ralph William [24] - 1916(SA)-1999(Vic) - Licences: 5KD Adelaide (North Croydon, 1935-1939; Mile End, 1947; Blanchetown, 1948); 5DY Portable Adelaide (North Croydon, 1938) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1481, 1935, SA; 1COCP 515, 1941 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: constable (Ridleyton North, SA, 1939; Whyalla, SA, 1941-1948); RAAF (Guildford, WA, 1958; Beaumaris, Vic, 1972-1980)

DAVIDSON

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  • Davidson, E. R. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 4FP Receive Brisbane (Teneriffe, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
  • Davidson, William Frank James [25] - 1903(NSW)-1986(Qld) - Licences: 2FD Sydney (Croydon, 1932-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 984, 1932, No. ?? in NSW; COCP1 316, 1940 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: postal assistant (Croydon, NSW, 1930-1937); officer-in-charge radio station (Charleville, Qld, 1943-1949); radio technician (Charleville, Qld, 1958-1968); retired (Everton Park, Qld, 1972-1980)

DAVIES

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  • Davies, Frederick Mostyn [26] - 1919(WA)-1977(WA) - Licences: 6FD Boulder (1939, 1947-1948); 6FD Bunbury (1954-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2376, 1939, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: electrical fitter (Kalgoorlie, WA, 1949); electrical inspector (Bunbury, WA, 1949-1963); inspector (Bunbury, WA, 1968-1972)
  • Davies, Gwilym Thomas [27] - 1901(WA)-1986(Vic) - Licences: Receive (Crystal) Melbourne (Brunswick, 1923); 3GD Melbourne (Brunswick, 1931) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 634, 1921 (Marconi); COCP2 286, 1930 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Brunswick, Vic, 1925-1928; Preston, Vic, 1931-1977)
  • Davies, Harold Alexander [28] - 1911(Wales)-1974(NSW) - Licences: 2DB Sydney (Drummoyne, 1934-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1497, 1935, NSW; COCP3 249, 1937 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: not stated (Drummoyne, NSW, 1932-1937); police constable (Randwick North, NSW, 1943); manager (Hurstville, NSW, 1949); telephone technician (Castlecrag, NSW, 1954-1958); technical instructor (Middle Cove, NSW, 1963; Roseville, NSW, 1968)
  • Davies, Harold Elvin [29] - 1912(NSW)-1991(Qld) - Licences: 2BZ Newcastle (Tighe's Hill, 1936-1939, 1946-1950; Lambton, 1954-1961; Charlestown, 1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1653, 1936, NSW; BOCP 179, 1938; COCP1 823, 1944 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: boilermaker (Waratah, NSW, 1933-1934); radio mechanic (Tighes Hill, NSW, 1936-1949); radio engineer (Lambton, 1954-1963); teacher (Charlestown, NSW, 1968); Landlord (Palm Beach, Qld, 1969); teacher (Palm Beach, Qld, 1972-1977); retired (Palm Beach, Qld, 1980)
  • Davies, Henry Tempest [30] - 1900(WA)-1987(WA) - Licences: 6HD Perth (Highgate Hill, 1929-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 563, 1929, No. ?? in WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Balkatta, 1921); police officer (Mundijong, 1943); sergeant (Victoria Park, 1949-1958; Lathlain Park, 1963-1977; Victoria Park, 1980)
  • Davies, Ivor James [31] - 1912(Wales)-2005(Vic)92yo - Licences: 3ID Melbourne (Bentleigh, 1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1623, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Brighton, Vic, 1936; Bentleigh, Vic, 1937-1954); radio technician (Mentone, Vic, 1967-1968); technician (Ashwood, Vic, 1972); retired (Frankston, Vic, 1977-1980)
  • Davies, James Braid "Jim" [32] - 1906(NSW)-1982(NSW) - Licences: 2JD Sydney (Burwood, 1927-1930; Croydon, 1931); 2JD Newcastle (Mayfield, 1933); 2JD Quirindi (1934-1936); 2JD Cabarita (1937) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 328, 1927, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: fitter (Burwood, NSW, 1930; Croydon, NSW, 1933-1934); draftsman (Croydon, NSW, 1936-1937; Strathfield, NSW, 1943-1949; Burwood, NSW, 1954); engineer (Beecroft, NSW, 1958); mechanical engineer (Cheltenham, NSW, 1963-1968)
  • Davies, John Cuthbert [33] - 1911(Vic)-1957(Vic) - Licences: 3JD Melbourne (Middle Park, 1936-1937; Brighton, 1938-1939; Middle Park, 1947-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1803, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: sales (Malvern East, Vic, 1936); radio serviceman (Albert Park, Vic, 1937); mechanic (Elsternwick, Vic, 1942); inspector (Albert Park, Vic, 1954)
  • Davies, Lloyd Evan [34] - 1909(NSW)-1990(SA) - Licences: 2QI Sydney (Vaucluse, 1936-1938); 2QI Wentworth Falls (1939); 5QI Adelaide (Brighton, 1947; Ashford, 1948; Brighton, 1954-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1761, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Awards: OBE (1971); DSCM - Electoral Rolls: professor of music (Vaucluse, NSW, 1933-1937) - Links: OBE
  • Davies, Reginald Raymond Clifford [35] - 1915(SA)-1988(WA) - Licences: 5LJ Adelaide (Goodwood Park, 1933-1939; Plympton, 1947-1948); 3AY Melbourne (Prahran, 1954-1960; Heathmont, 1965-1969); 6BQ Perth (Bickley, 1975); 6BQ Denmark (1980) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1138, 1933, SA; BOCP 121, 1937; 1COCP 534, 1941 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: metal worker (Goodwood Park, SA, 1939); radio engineer (5RM Berri, SA, 1941); mechanic (Plympton, SA, 1941-1943); public servant (Prahran, Vic, 1954); retired (Bickley, WA, 1972-1977)
  • Davies, Thomas John [36] - 1901(Wales)-1967(NSW) - Licences: 2ADS Sydney (Rockdale, 1936-1939); 2ADA Sydney (Glebe Point, 1947-1950; Fairfield, 1954) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1747, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: miller (Rockdale, NSW, 1930-1943); factory manager (Toxteth, NSW, 1949)

DAVIS

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  • Davis, C. E. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 9DK Kavieng (1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
  • Davis, Clive Eric [37] - 1931(Qld)-2023(Qld) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; BOCP 1326, 1953; TVOCP 1362, 1979 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: broadcast control operator (Manly, Qld, 1954)
  • Davis, Gordon Samuel [38] - 1909(NSW)-1989(Eng) - Licences: 2ACC Sydney (Mosman, 1939) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer, 1939-1948; RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: telegraphist (HMAS Albatross, East Sydney, NSW, 1931-1933); electrical mechanic (Neutral Bay, NSW, 1943)
  • Davis, Henry Hargan or Hargon [39] - 1908(NSW)-1992(SA) - Licences: Receive (Crystal) Sydney (Strathfield, 1923-1924); 2HH Sydney (Strathfield, 1926-1934) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 289, 1926, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: student (Strathfield, 1930-1936); engineer (Strathfield, 1943) - Professor Henry Hargan Davis, BSc, BE (Syd), PhD (Camb), 1946-1973 (Emeritus Professor 1974) [40]
  • Davis, James [41] - 1916(NSW)-19??(???) - Licences: 2AFY Sydney (Bellevue Hill, 1936-1938; Rose Bay, 1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1599, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer) - Electoral Rolls: projectionist (Bellevue Hill, NSW, 1943)
  • Davis, Ross Raleigh "Jack" [42] - 1907(Vic)-1986(NSW) - Licences: 2DS Receive Sydney (Vaucluse, 1920-1922); 2DS Sydney (Vaucluse, 1923-1929; Double Bay, 1930-1933; Rose Bay, 1933-1938; Bellevue Hill, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 249, 1926, No. ?? in NSW; CPRTelephony 934, 1926 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: accompanied 2CM on the SS Tahiti; education (Sydney Technical College, Electrical Engineering Degree); employment (AWA, engineer, 1925-1973) - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Double Bay, 1930; Rose Bay, 1933-1937; Bellevue Hill, 1943-1958; Rose Bay, 1958-1980) - TroveTag: "2DS - Ross Raleigh Davis"

DAVOREN

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  • Davoren, Patrick Joseph [43] - 1917(SA)-1998(SA) - Licences: 5KM Victor Harbour (1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2231, 1938, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio specialist (Victor Harbour, SA, 1939-1943)

DAWSON

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  • Dawson, Alfred - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 559, 1929, No. ?? in NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: Individual not yet fully identified - Electoral Rolls: stovemaker (Hurlstone Park, NSW, 1930); storeman (Marrickville, NSW, 1931-1933)
  • Dawson, Donald [44] - 1913(NSW)-2000(Qld) - Licences: 2DD Tamworth (1935-1939); 2YU Tamworth (1948-1955); 4YU Mackay (1956-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1411, 1935, NSW; BOCP 169, 1938; COCP3 3209, 1960 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: car trimmer (Tamworth, NSW, 1935-1937); engineer (2TM Station, Duri, NSW, 1949-1954); technician (Mt Bassett, Qld, 1958; Mackay, Qld, 1963-1980)
  • Dawson, Richard Stanley [45] - 1897(Vic)-1983(NSW) - Licences: XZP Hobart (1913-1914); 3DA Melbourne (South Yarra, 1927) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 282, 1917 - early wireless experimenter; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: student (Toorak, 1919); electrical engineer (Melbourne, 1921-1924; Toorak, 1925-1926; South Yarra, 1927-1928); engineer (Artarmon, NSW, 1930; Mosman, 1931-1972; Roseville, NSW, 1977)
  • Day, Clement Jackson [46] - 1912(Vic)-1985(Vic) - Licences: 3GY Camperdown (1931-1933); 3GY Yarraville (1937-1939); 3GY Melbourne (Glen Iris, 1947-1948; Burwood, 1954-1969); 3GY Geelong (Wallington, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 748, 1931, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: postal employee (Yarraville, Vic, 1936-1942); clerk (Glen Iris, Vic, 1949-1967; Burwood, Vic, 1972); retired (Wallington, Vic, 1977-1980)
  • Day, Herbert Leslie [47] - 1900(Eng)-1977(NSW) - Licences: 2AZ Sydney (Kogarah, 1934-1939, 1946-1947; Drummoyne, 1948; Liverpool, 1954-1957; Yagoona, 1958-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1394, 1934, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: motor driver (Cabramatta, NSW, 1930; Kogarah, NSW, 1932-1936); technician (Liverpool, NSW, 1954); radio mechanic (Yagoona, NSW, 1958-1968); mechanic (Yagoona, NSW, 1972-1977)
  • Day, Percival Edwin [48] - 1913(Vic)-1997(NSW) - Licences: 3PP Fiskville (1947-1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1119, 1933, Vic; COCP1 336, 1933 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948; Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: cadet technician (Fiskville, Vic, 1936-1949); radio technician (Jannali, NSW, 1958-1968; Como, NSW, 1972; Oyster Bay, NSW, 1980)
  • Day, Ralph Framingham [49] - 1917(Vic)-1971(Vic) - Licences: 3RD Melbourne (Oakleigh, 1936-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1652, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Oakleigh, Vic, 1942); mechanic (Oakleigh, Vic, 1949); engineer (Oakleigh, Vic, 1954-1968)
  • Day, William [50] - 1916(NSW)-1993(NSW) - Licences: 2AKV Sydney (Normanhurst, 1939) - Qualifications: cc; COCP2 164, 1938; COCP1 273, 1939 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio officer (Cammaray, NSW, 1943); radio technician (Kingsford, NSW, 1954; OTC Bringelly, NSW, 1958-1980)

DEAMAN

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  • Deaman, Frank Clifford [51] - 1913(NSW)-2005(NSW) - Licences: 2ADH Sydney (Haberfield, 1936-1937; West Ryde, 1938-1939; Guildford, 1946-1950); 2ADH Old Bar (1954); 2ADH Sydney (Liverpool, 1955-1957; Dundas, 1958-1969); 2ADH Callala Beach (1975-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1720, 1936, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: half tone etcher (Haberfield, NSW, 1934-1937); process engraver (Old Guildford, NSW, 1949); carpenter (Old Bar, NSW, 1954); half-tone etcher (Dundas, NSW, 1958-1972); retired (Callala Beach, NSW, 1980)

DEANE

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  • Deane, Launston Alexander [52] - 1909(SA)-1988(SA) - Licences: 5LD Adelaide (Tusmore, 1933; Hazelwood Park, 1937-1939; Royston Park, 1947-1955; Hazelwood Park, 1956-1965; St Georges, 1969-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1090, 1933, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Burnside, SA, 1939-1943)
  • Deane, Philip Morris [53] - 1901(NSW)-1988(NSW) - Licences: 2ZM Sydney (Burwood, 1923-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: photographer (Croydon, NSW, 1930-1954; Cheltenham, NSW, 1958-1977); retired (Dural, NSW, 1980)
  • Deane, Raymond Kyrle [54] - 1917(SA)-2010(SA)93yo - Licences: 5RK Adelaide (Fullarton, 1936-1939, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1728, 1936, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: warehouseman (Fullarton, SA, 1939-1941); clerk (Fullarton, SA, 1943)

DEARNESS

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  • Dearness, Harry Sinclair [55] - 1921(Sct)-2004(Qld) - Licences: 4KW Mackay (1939, 1947-1975); 4KW Brisbane (Strathpine, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2328, 1939, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1940-1947); employment (radio & TV mechanic) - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Mackay, Qld, 1949-1972; Strathpine, Qld, 1980)

DE BAVAY

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  • de Bavay, Francis Jean or John Xavier [56] - 1887(Vic)-1955(Tas) - Licences: 4FO Receive Brisbane (Cannon Hill, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: analytical chemist (Kew, Vic, 1909); brewer (West Perth, WA, 1916); chemist (Cannon Hill, Qld, 1919-1921); manager (New Farm, Qld, 1925); master brewer (Cascades, Tas, 1928-1936); manager (Hobart South, Tas, 1943-1954)

DE CRESPIGNY

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  • de Crespigny, Philip Champion [57] - 1879(Vic)-1918(Palestine) - Licences: XPU Melbourne (Brighton, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Relationships: half brother of 3FM Royalieu Dana Champion de Crespigny - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified - Links: VWMA; Bio - Sacrifice: "Greater love hath no man than this"
  • de Crespigny, Royalieu Dana Champion [58] - 1905(Vic)-1985(Vic) - Licences: 3FM Melbourne (Brighton, 1922-1926) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: grazier (Elmhurst, 1936-1949); farmer (Cobden, 1954; South Ecklin, 1963-1980) - Relationships: half brother of XPU Philip Champion de Crespigny

DE CURE

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  • de Cure, John Edward Gerard [59] - 1899(SA)-1989(SA) - Licences: 3WL Melbourne (Coburg, 1929-1933); 5KO Adelaide (Glenelg, 1937-1939, 1946-1956); 2KO Sydney (Artarmon, 1957-1958); 5KO Adelaide (Fulham, 1960-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 535, 1929, No. ?? in Vic; 1COCP 22, 1934 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: farmer (Cobden, 1954); public servant (North Carlton, 1921-1924; Coburg, 1927-1934; Artarmon, NSW, 1958)

DEEGAN

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  • Deegan, Stanley Edward [60] - 1893(Tas)-1944(Tas) - Licences: 7AK Hobart (St Virgil's College, 1923-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; public servant (State & Federal, PMGD); WW1 - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Hobart, 1919-1922); civil servant (Hobart, 1928-1936); postal official (Hobart, 1943)
  • Deer, Percival William [61] - 1901(SA)-1981(SA) - Licences: 5DR Adelaide (Seacliff, 1928-1933; Brighton, 1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 451, 1928, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: machinist (Brighton, 1939-1943)

DELBRIDGE

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  • Delbridge, Reginald Joseph Robert [62] - 1888(Eng)-1964(Qld) - Licences: 4RJ Childers (1927); 4RJ Brisbane (Paddington, 1931-1933; Booval, 1937-1939); 4RJ Stanthorpe (1946-1948); 4RJ Brisbane (Northgate, 1954-1955; Toowong, 1956); 4RJ Burleigh Heads (1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 383, 1927, No. 42 in Qld - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster, radio clubs (WIAQ), minister of religion - Electoral Rolls: clergyman (Ingham, 1917-1919); minister (Kingaroy, 1925); clergyman (Ashgrove, 1943); minister (Stanthorpe, 1949); minister of religion (New Farm, 1954); Methodist Minister (Toowong, 1958); retired (Burleigh Heads, 1963)

DELLIT

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  • Dellit, Samuel Stephen - Licences: VK4ZSS Brisbane, VK3 Melbourne, VK1DXA Canberra - Qualifications: AOLCP Q0078, 1971 - amateur operator, broadcast DXer, broadcast planning engineer, federal public servant, radio historian (aeradio, amateur, broadcast, coastal)

DELMAR

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  • Delmar, Edwin Chisholm [63] - 1906(NSW)-1964(NSW) - Licences: 2XZ Sydney (Ashfield, 1934-1938) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1252, 1934, NSW; COCP2 42, 1935 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Ashfield, NSW, 1930-1933); wireless officer (New Farm, Qld, 1941-1943); radio officer (Ashfield, NSW, 1949-1963)

DEMPSEY

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  • Dempsey, Walter McInnes "Wally" [64] - 1910(Vic)-2010(Vic)100yo - Licences: 3WD Melbourne (Cheltenham, 1929-1931); 7WD Cambridge (1948); 3AZD Melbourne (Pascoe Vale, 1954); 3WD Melbourne (Pascoe Vale, 1955-1969; Oak Park, 1975); 3WD Marong (1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 515, 1929, Vic; AOLCP 41, 1931; 1COCP 217, 1931 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: postal employee (Cheltenham, Vic, 1931; Mordialloc, Vic, 1936-1937); radio operator (Mentone, Vic, 1942); aeradio operator (Cambridge, Tas, 1949); public servant (Pascoe Vale, Vic, 1954-1968; Oak Park, Vic, 1972); retired (Marong, Vic, 1977-1980)

DENBY

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  • Denby, Harry Roy [65] - 1906(Qld)-1973(Qld) - Licences: 4FR Receive Brisbane (Brisbane City, 1923); 4AX Brisbane (Kedron, 1936-1939); 4AX Cairns (1947-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1800, 1936, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: rubber worker (Kedron, Qld, 1936-1937; Cairns, Qld, 1943-1972)

DENHOLM

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  • Denholm or Denham, Ivo Hart [66] - 1909(Tas)-1977(Vic) - Licences: 3UD Melbourne (Coburg, 1936-1939; Pascoe Vale South, 1947-1956; East Brighton, 1960-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1657, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: law clerk (Northcote, Vic, 1931); clerk (Brunswick West, Vic, 1936-1937; Pascoe Vale South, Vic, 1942-1949; Coburg West, Vic, 1954); company director (Brighton East, Vic, 1958-1968; Glen Iris, Vic, 1972-1977)

DENISON

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  • Denison or Dixson, Hugh Robert [67] - 1865(NSW)-1940(Vic) - born Hugh Robert Dixson; businessman, parliamentarian, philanthropist; director of Australasian Wireless Co. then Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) - Links: Wikipedia; ADB

DENNEEN

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  • Denneen, Harold Roy [68] - 1894(NSW)-1939(Qld) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - RANRS (A/g Warrant Telegraphist, 1917) - Electoral Rolls: radio telegraphist (Thursday Island, 1928-1937)

DENNETT

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  • Dennett, Phillip or Philip Roy or Ray [69] - 1897(SA)-1988(Qld) - Licences: 5IV Berri (1931-1938); 4IV Camooweal (1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 799, 1931, No. ?? in SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: civil servant (Morningside, Qld, 1943; West End, Qld, 1949-1954; Rockhampton, Qld, 1958); public servant (Morningside, Qld, 1963-1977)

DENNIS

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  • Dennis, Gordon Walker [70] - 1910(Vic)-1996(Vic) - Licences: 3TF Melbourne (Footscray, 1937-1939; West Footscray, 1947-1948; Footscray, 1954-1956; West Yarraville, 1960-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2030, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Footscray North, 1931-1942); manager (Yarraville, Vic, 1958-1980)
  • Dent, Harold Fredrick [71] - 1905(NSW)-1963(NSW) - Licences: 2AHU Sydney (Rhodes, 1937-1938; Strathfield, 1939; Concord, 1946-1961) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1975, 1937, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: fitter (Concord West, NSW, 1930-1936; Rhodes, NSW, 1937); electrician (Concord, NSW, 1943-1949); electrical engineer (Concord, NSW, 1954-1958); engineer (Concord, NSW, 1963)

DERHAM

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  • Derham, Frederick John Walcott [72] - 1900(Vic)-1953(Vic) - Licences: XJR Melbourne (Malvern, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: grazier (Werribee, Vic, 1937); manager (Malvern, Vic, 1943); director (Malvern, Vic, 1949)
  • Derham, Frederick Thomas [73] - 1844(Eng)-1922(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - Victorian Postmaster-General (1886-1890) - Electoral Rolls: manufacturer (Kew, Vic, 1909-1919) - Links: ADB

DERRICK

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  • Derrick, V. M. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 2VM Sydney (Bellevue Hill, 1924-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Identification: Not yet identified - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

DERRY

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  • Derry, John Frederick [74] - 1909(NSW)-1992(NSW) - Licences: 2CE Sydney (Harbord, 1934) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1259, 1934, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Manly, NSW, 1930); carpenter (Manly, NSW, 1931-1933); radio mechanic (Harbord, NSW, 1935-1937; Chatswood, NSW, 1943); pastry cook (St Leonards, NSW, 1949); proprietor (Cremorne, NSW, 1954); business proprietor (Roseville, NSW, 1958; North Sydney, NSW, 1963); radio engineer (Mosman, NSW, 1963-1968); engineer (Mosman, NSW, 1972-1980)

DEUTGEN

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  • Deutgen, Carl Friedrich Alfons [75] - 1897(Vic)-1981(Qld) - Licences: XJA Melbourne (Camberwell, 1913) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: merchant (Glenferrie, Vic, 1925); traveller (Camberwell, Vic, 1928-1933); merchant (Glenferrie, Vic, 1936; Hawthorn, Vic, 1937-1949); agent (Melbourne, Vic, 1954)

D'EVELYNES

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  • D'Evelynes, Claude [76] - 1916(WA)-1985(NSW) - Licences: 6DC Harvey (1935-1939); 2TZ Sydney (Mona Vale, 1948; Clifton Gardens, 1954-1955); 9TZ Rugli via Lae (1956); 2TZ Sydney (Chatswood, 1958-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1488, 1935, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: shop assistant (Harvey, WA, 1936-1937); radio engineer (Mona Vale, NSW, 1949; Mosman, NSW, 1954; Chatswood, NSW, 1958-1968); engineer (Chatswood, NSW, 1977-1980)

DEVITT

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  • Devitt, Raymond Lane [77] - 1905(Tas)-1992(WA) - Licences: 6DR Perth (Nedlands, 1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 990, 1928; 2COCP 287, 1930 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: service engineer (Nedlands, WA, 1931); manager (Nedlands, WA, 1949-1980)

DEVLIN

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  • Devlin, Henry William [78] - 1896(NSW)-1981(Vic) - Licences: XHD Sydney (Manly, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 360, 1918 - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (Applied AIF 1918, Unfit due eyesight); WW2 (Army, CMF) - Electoral Rolls: traveller (Brighton, Vic, 1925-1980) - Comment: Father also named Henry William Devlin (physician, Manly, NSW, 1913)

DEWAN

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  • Dewan, John Owen (Electoral Rolls) or Owen John (BMD) [79] - 1907(WA)-1980(WA) - Licences: 6JK Perth (Maylands, 1930-1931; Mt Lawley, 1933; City, 1937; North Perth, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 715, 1930, No. ?? in WA; 3COCP 188, 1936; 2COCP 99, 1937 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: butcher (Maylands, WA, 1931; North Perth, 1934-1937); teacher (East Perth, WA, 1943); trade instructor (Nedlands, WA, 1949-1980)

DEWAR

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  • Dewar, Arthur Edward [80] - 1888(Vic)-1974(WA) - Licences: XYE Kalgoorlie (1913) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: engineer (East Perth, WA, 1910; Perth, WA, 1915); engine fitter (Kalgoorlie, WA, 1916-1917); fitter & turner (Bunbury, WA, 1925); fitter (West Australian Gov Railways, Collie, WA, 1931; Maylands, WA, 1936-1937; East Perth, WA, 1943-1949; Maylands, WA, 1954-1968); retired (Nedlands, WA, 1972)
  • Dewar, R. A. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 6CN Receive Perth (Bassenden, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

DEXTER

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  • Dexter, John Henry [81] - 1906(Eng)-1983(Vic) - Licences: 3DR Melbourne (Northcote, 1926-1927); 3VR Melbourne (Sandringham, 1938-1939; Black Rock, 1946-1956; Parkdale, 1960-1965; Mt Eliza, 1969-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 241, 1926, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil) - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Northcote, Vic, 1927); engineer (Preston, Vic, 1931; Sandringham, Vic, 1942-1954); radio mechanic (Mordialloc, Vic, 1963); retired (Mt Eliza, Vic, 1968-1980)
  • Dick, F. - abt 1883(???)-19??(???) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - RANRS (CPO, 1917) - Electoral Rolls:
  • Dick, Ian Robert Sherriff [82] - 1908(Eng)-1973(WA) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1419, 1935, ??? - amateur operator?; amateur broadcaster?; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948; Army, CMF, 1934-1946) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Daglish, WA, 1931); radio mechanic (Subiaco, WA, 1936-1954); orderly (Wembley, WA, 1958-1972)

DICKSON

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  • Dickson, Eric John [83] - 1906(NSW)-1995(NSW) - Licences: 2AFM Sydney (Guildford, 1937-1939; Harris Park, 1946-1961; Fairlight, 1965; Guildford, 1969-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1850, 1937, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: traveller (Guildford, NSW, 1930-1937); repair assessor (Granville, NSW, 1943-1958); buyer (Guildford, NSW, 1963-1980)
  • Dickson, Francis Percy [84] - 1912(Canada)-2000(NSW) - Licences: 2AFB Sydney (Acton, 1936-1937); 2AFB Bega (1938); 2AFB Sydney (Cheltenham, 1939); 2FB Sydney (Croydon, 1946-1948; Cronulla, 1950-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1824, 1936, NSW; BOCP 124, 1938 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Croydon, NSW, 1943-1949; Cronulla, NSW, 1954-1968); engineer (Cronulla, NSW, 1972-1980)

DIDDAMS

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  • Diddams, Robert Harlin or Harland Flower [85] - 1899(Qld)-1969(Qld) - Licences: Receive Brisbane (Toowong, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: bookkeeper (Toowong, Qld, 1921-1925); printer (Ashgrove, 1936-1958); retired (Kangaroo Point, Qld, 1968)

DILLON

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  • Dillon, Arthur Ernest "Ernie" "Ern" [86] - 1902(Qld)-1960(Qld) - Licences: 4CH Receive Brisbane (New Farm, 1922); 4CH Brisbane (New Farm, 1923-1925) - Qualifications: Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: electrician (New Farm, 1925); engineer (New Farm, 1929); electrical engineer (Atherton, 1931-1932); electrician (Greenslopes, 1943-1954; Mt Gravatt, 1958)

DIMMOCK

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  • Dimmock, Berton Lawrence [87] - 1915(NSW)-2000(Qld) - Licences: 2OW Sydney (Hurlstone Park, 1935-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1473, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: valve maker (Dulwich Hill, NSW, 1943); foreman (Punchbowl, NSW, 1949); radio technician (Burwood, NSW, 1954; Homebush, NSW, 1958-1980)

DINEEN

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  • Dineen, Geoffrey John [88] - 1919(Tas)-1999(Tas) - Licences: 7GD Launceston (1935-1939, 1946-1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1588, 1935, No. ?? in Tas; 3COCP 6330, 1966 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Launceston, 1949-1968)

DIRCKS

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  • Dircks, Alexander Alfred [89] - 1858(NSW)-1929(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - senior federal public servant (PMGD, Electrical Engineer) - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

DITTON

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  • Ditton, Edward William Arthur [90] - 1912(NSW)-1993(NSW) - Licences: 2JY Sydney (Annandale, 1935-1936) - Qualifications: cc; COCP1 228, 1931 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: wireless operator (Kentville, NSW, 1934-1935); aviator (New Farm, Qld, 1936-1937); pilot (South Brisbane, Qld, 1941); airline pilot (Gordon, NSW, 1949; Roseville, NSW, 1954-1968); pilot (Hackett, ACT, 1972-1980)

DIXON

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  • Dixon, Arthur Gurnhill [91] - 1896(Tas)-1966(Vic) - Licences: XZA Wynyard (1913-1914); 3JG Melbourne (Hawthorn, 1933); 3AD Melbourne (Hawthorn, 1937-1939, 1947-1948); 3AVE Melbourne (Nunawading, 1965) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 462, 1919; 2COCP 160, 1930; 1COCP 271, 1932 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: carpenter (Wynyard, 1919); wireless mechanic (Hawthorn, 1934); technician (Auburn, 1936-1937); inspector (Surrey Hills, 1943-1963) - Probate: retired marine inspector (Melbourne, 1966)
  • Dixon, Arthur Lionel [92] - 1897(Eng)-1968(NSW) - Licences: 236 Sydney (Burwood, 1920); 2BS Receive Sydney (Burwood, 1922-1923); 2AD Sydney (Canterbury, 1929; Strathfield, 1930); 4AD Brisbane (Norman Park, 1931-1939) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 202, 1916; 2COCP 288, 1930; 1COCP 170, 1931 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (Concord, NSW, 1930; Norman Park, Qld, 1931-1943); RANVR (Kyeemagh, 1943); engineer (Waverton, 1949; Eastwood, 1954; Lidcombe North, 1958); managing director (Blakehurst, 1963-1968)
  • Dixon, Charles Frederick Musgrave [93] - 1894(NSW)-1986(NSW) - Licences: 2II Receive Cootamundra (1922-1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: operator (Cootamundra, 1930-1937); telegraphist (Goulburn, 1943; Annandale, 1949-1954; Camperdown, 1958-1980)
  • Dixon, John Malcolm [94] - 1922(Vic)-2008(Vic) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - broadcast planning engineer (PMGD, ABCB, P&TD); education (Scots College, 1935-1939); military (WW2, AIF, 1942-1945) - Links: Obit
  • Dixon, Lionel Stanley [95] - 1912(Vic)-1998(Vic) - Licences: 4LF Brisbane (Redcliffe, 1938-1939); 3TE Melbourne (Croydon, 1947-1948; Elwood, 1954-1980); 4LF Brisbane (Redcliffe, 1960-1975) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2177, 1938, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: carpenter (Glenferrie, Vic, 1934-1937); builder (Box Hill South, Vic, 1949; Elsternwick, Vic, 1954-1967; Elwood, Vic, 1972-1980)
  • Dixon, R. H. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 2ZI Condong (1923-1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
  • Dixon, R. H. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 4GF Victoria Hills, Herbert River (1924-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified
  • Dixon, Reginald Hilton [96] - 1915(NSW)-1978(NSW) - Licences: 2QD Albury (1933-1937); 2QD Armidale (1938-1939); 2QD Albury (1946-1980) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1216, 1933, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Albury, Qld, 1937); telephone mechanic (Albury, 1972-1977)

DOBBYN

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  • Dobbyn, Joseph McMullen [97] - 1892(Vic)-1968(Vic) - Licences: 3DO Melbourne (Glen Iris, 1931-1939) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 214, 1916 (Marconi); CPRT 266, 1916 (Telefunken); COCP1 45, 1935 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 (Merchant Marine) - Electoral Rolls: civil servant (Hawthorn, Vic, 1914-1919); mechanic (Alphington, Vic, 1922; Malvern East, Vic, 1924-1943); public servant (Darling, Vic, 1954-1967)

DOBLE

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  • Doble, Allan Mackenzie [98] - 1911(Vic)-2006(Vic)94yo - Licences: 3ZM Melbourne (Murrumbeena, 1931-1939); 3AMD Melbourne (Hughesdale, 1954-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 807, 1931, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Oakleigh, Vic, 1936-1937); traveller (Oakleigh, Vic, 1942-1954); company director (Oakleigh, Vic, 1968); director (Oakleigh, Vic, 1972-1980)

DODDS

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  • Dodds, Sir John Stokell Snr [99] - 1906(Tas)-1975(NSW) - Licences: 7DJ Hobart (City, 1937-1939, 1946-1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOLCP 208, 1935; AOCP 1851, 1937, No. ?? in Tas - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio engineer (New Town, 1936-1949); manager (Wahroonga, 1954); electrical engineer (Wahroonga, 1958-1968); manager (St Ives, 1972)
  • Dodds, John William Matthew [100] - 19??(???)-1982(NSW) - Licences: 2KK Kurri Kurri (1930-1939); 2AZD Newcastle (New Lambton, 1955-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 644, 1930, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: miner (Kuri Kurri, 1930-1949; New Lambton, 1954-1980)
  • Dodds, Leonard Henry "Len" [101] - 1908(NSW)-1983(Qld) - Licences: 2LD Sydney (Marrickville, 1929-1931; Gordon, 1933-1934; Lane Cove, 1935-1936; Chatswood, 1937-1939); 4GD Townsville (1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Navy, RAAF); radio clubs (Townsville ARC, life member); employment (PMGD) - Electoral Rolls: wireless operator RAN (Chatswood, NSW, 1937); wireless operator RAAF (Townsville, Qld, 1943-1949); radio mechanic (Cape Pallarenda, Qld, 1954-1958); PMG technician (Townsville, Qld, 1959-1963); technician (Gulliver, Qld, 1968-1969; Townsville, Qld, 1972); retired (Pinjarra Hills, Qld, 1977; Yabul, Qld, 1980)

DODDY

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  • Doddy, Edward Arthur [102] - 1899(Tas)-1961(WA) - Licences: 6WH Perth (Claremont, 1936-1939, 1947-1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1817, 1936, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Claremont, WA, 1931-1958)

DODSON

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  • Dodson, Charles Ralph [103] - 1891(Vic)-1956(Vic) - Licences: XJCO Melbourne (Fairfield, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: assistant (Fairfield, Vic, 1914); shop assistant (Northcote, Vic, 1915); chemist's assistant (Northcote, Vic, 1916-1924); chemist (Preston, Vic, 1925-1954)

DOHERTY

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  • Doherty, Francis Hugh "Frank" [104] - 1918(Vic)-2008(ACT) - Licences: 3XE Melbourne (Mentone, 1937-1939; Balwyn, 1947); 4XE Townsville (Hyde Park, 1948); 6XE Perth (Pearce, 1954-1955); 1XE Canberra (Narrabundah, 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1936, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: RAAF (West Perth, WA, 1943; St Kilda West, Vic, 1949); RAAF Officer (Townsville, Qld, 1949; Pearce, WA, 1954); RAAF (Sandringham, Vic, 1958; Syndal, Vic, 1967; Narrabundah, ACT, 1972-1977); retired (Narrabundah, ACT, 1980)

DOHRMANN

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  • Dohrmann, George Stanley Glenville [105] - 1902(Vic)-1985(Vic) - Licences: 3AM Receive Melbourne (Canterbury, 1922); 3AM Melbourne (Canterbury, 1922-1925) - Qualifications: Nil yet identified - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Canterbury, Vic, 1924-1926); warehouseman (Burwood, Vic, 1931; Canterbury, 1937-1943); agriculturalist (Mt Dandenong, 1949-1954; Mooroolbark, 1968-1980)
  • Doig, Norman Louis [106] - 1912(WA)-2014(WA)101yo - Licences: 6ND Carnamah (1937-1939); 6CB Perth (Floreat Park, 1954-1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2061, 1937, WA; 3COCP 1505, 1953 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: civil servant (Carnamah, WA, 1936-1937; Floreat Park, WA, 1943); telegraphist (City Beach, WA, 1949; Floreat Park, WA, 1954-1963; Wembley, WA, 1968-1972); civil servant (City Beach, WA, 1977-1980)

DONNE

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  • Donne, Charles Walter [107] - 1897(Vic)-1976(Vic) - Licences: XLO Melbourne (St Kilda, 1913-1914); 2YD Sydney (Neutral Bay, 1923-1925); 3YD Melbourne (St Kilda, 1924-1927) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 271, 1916; 2COCP 87, 1930 - early wireless experimenter; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 (UK Merchant Seaman) - Electoral Rolls: radio telegraphist (St Kilda, 1919-1924); technician (St Kilda, 1925-1931); dealer (Armadale, 1934-1937); investor (Mornington, 1943); grazier (Dromana, 1949-1954); nil (Mornington, 1963-1972) - Migration: South Africa (1955-1962)
  • Dook, Valentine Lawson [108] - 1903(WA)-1978(WA) - Licences: 6KB Perth (Maylands, 1931-1933; Mt Hawthorn, 1937-1939, 1947-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 754, 1931, No. ?? in WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: fitter's assistant (East Perth, WA, 1931); oil plant attendant (Leederville, WA, 1936-1937); control room operator (Leederville, WA, 1943; Mt Hawthorn, WA, 1949); electrical foreman (Wembley, WA, 1958-1977)

DOOLAN

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  • Doolan, Martin Joseph [109] - 1913(Vic)-1969(Vic) - Licences: 3AKO Melbourne (Balcombe, 1937-1939, 1947-1948); 3AKU Colac (1956-1960) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1869, 1937, Vic; BOCP 198, 1938 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Nil Yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Wangaratta, Vic, 1934); permanent soldier (Military Camp, Balcombe, Vic, 1949); technician (Upper Ferntree Gully, Vic, 1963; St Kilda, Vic, 1968)

DORWARD

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  • Dorward, William Haxton, Jnr [110] - 1901(Vic)-1937(NSW) - Licences: 3CA Receive Melbourne (Sandringham, 1922-1923); 3CA Melbourne (Sandringham, 1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: student (Sandringham, 1924-1926); grazier (Moama, 1930; Fort Station, Barnes, 1935-1937)

DOUBIKIN

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  • Doubikin, William Thomas Henry - 1890(Vic)-1927(Tas) - Licences: Hobart Receive 1920s, early wireless experimenter (pre-AOCP; AOCP ??, 19??, No. ?? in Tas), radio clubs (WIA Hobart, Councillor, 1924), passed too soon

DOUDNEY

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  • Doudney, Herbert William [111] - 1873(Eng)-1963(Vic) - Licences: 3EM Receive Melbourne (Balaclava, 1922); 3EM Melbourne (Balaclava, 1923-1927) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 63, 1925, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; minister of religion (Holy Trinity Church) - Electoral Rolls: vicar (St Kilda, 1924-1942); nil (Caulfield, 1949-1954; Elsternwick, 1963)

DOUGAN

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  • Dougan, Donald Hunter [112] - 1902(NSW)-1990(NSW) - Licences: 2AMF Gulgong (1939, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 948, 1927 (Spark) - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: chemist (Gulgong, NSW, 1930-1980)

DOUGLAS

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  • Douglas, Gavin Cunningham [113] - 1912(Vic)-1992(Vic) - Licences: 3YK Melbourne (Bayswater, 1931-1939, 1947-1950+; Blackburn, 1954; Canterbury, 1955-1960+; Surrey Hills, 1965-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 743, 1931, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Bayswater, 1935-1949); sales representative (Canterbury, 1963; Surrey Hills, 1968-1980)
  • Douglas, Gordon Adye [114] - 1878(Tas)-1957(Tas) - Licences: 7BC Receive Gormanston (1923); Receive Gormanston (1923); 7GD Gormanston (1924-1927+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 34, 1924, No. ?? in Tas - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; mining engineer - Electoral Rolls: mining engineer (Gormanston, 1914-1928); draughtsman (Queenstown, 1936); geological surveyor (Queenstown, 1937-1943); no occupation (Hobart South, 1949; Blackman's Bay, 1954)
  • Douglas, Hugh Alexander McKay "Harry" [115] - 1889(Eng)-1951(NSW) - Licences: 2HD (Class B) Newcastle (1926) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - Class B broadcaster; witness to Royal Commission 1927 (as a Listener) - Electoral Rolls: chauffeur (Newcastle, 1913); vulcaniser (Hamilton, 1930-1935); manager (Newcastle, 1936-1937); engineer (Mayfield, 1943; Hamilton, 1949)
  • Douglas, Raymond Lindsay [116] - 1918(NSW)-1992(NSW) - Licences: 2ON Tamworth (1935-1939); 2ON Kempsey (1946-1947); 2ON Dapto (1948); 2ON Dubbo (1950); 2ON Sydney (Epping, 1955); 2ON Gosford (1956-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1506, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: student (Tamworth, NSW, 1943); medical practitioner (Dapto, NSW, 1949; Gosford, NSW, 1958-1980)
  • Douglas, William Gordon [117] - 1900(WA)-1986(Vic) - Licences: 3GA Lavers Hill (1931-1933); 3GA Curdie Vale (1937-1939); 3GA Melbourne (Glen Iris, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 828, 1931, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1914-1948) - Electoral Rolls: schoolmaster (Rochester, Vic, 1921); student (Parkville, Vic, 1924; Caulfield, Vic, 1925); school teacher (Mepunga East, Vic, 1927; Lavers Hill, Vic, 1928-1934; Mernda, Vic, 1936; Curdie Vale, Vic, 1937); soldier (Glen Iris, Vic, 1949-1980)

DOVEY

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  • Dovey, R. L. - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 2LR Sydney (Milsons Point, 1927) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: Individual not yet identified, possibly typo in initials - Electoral Rolls: Nil yet identified

DOWDING

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  • Dowding, Philip Lorena or Loreno or Lorens Thomas [118] - 1901(Tas)-19??(Vic) - Licences: 7AC Receive Hobart (Moonah, 1922) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: cinema operator (Moonah, 1922); electrician (St Kilda, 1926-1931; Prahran, 1934; Melbourne, 1937; St Kilda, 1943-1949); electrical foreman (Eildon, 1954)
  • Dowe, Richard Cory [119] - 1916(NSW)-1986(NSW) - Licences: 2RP Sydney (Lindfield, 1939, 1946-1950; North Ryde, 1954-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2403, 1939, NSW; BOCP 495, 1943 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, Officer, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: RAAF (Lindfield, NSW, 1943); clerk (Lindfield, NSW, 1949); bank officer (Gladesville, NSW, 1954-1968; North Ryde, NSW, 1977-1980)

DOWLING

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  • Dowling, Richard Patrick [120] - 1903(Vic)-1966(Vic) - Licences: 3XD Melbourne (North Fitzroy, 1934-1939, 1947-1960; Montmorency, 1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1359, 1934, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: fitter (Fitzroy, Vic, 1925-1927); constable (Fitzroy South, Vic, 1931-1954); process worker (Montmorency, Vic, 1963)

DOWNIE

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  • Downie, Frederick William [121] - 1879(Vic)-1937(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - Victoria Police (wireless department, senior constable); witness to Royal Commission 1927 (obo VPF) - Electoral Rolls: labourer (Broadford, 1903); constable (North Carlton, 1909-1924); senior constable (Preston, 1927-1936)

DOWNING

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  • Downing, Edward Frank [122] - 1908(WA)-1988(WA) - Licences: 6CL Receive Perth (South Perth, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW2 - Electoral Rolls: law student (South Perth, WA, 1931-1934); solicitor (South Perth, WA, 1936-1980)
  • Downing, William Evan [123] - 1874(Vic)-1948(Vic) - Licences: 3LQ Receive Warrnambool (1923); 3LQ Warrnambool (1923-1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: brassfounder (Warrnambool, 1912-1937)
  • Downing, William George [124] - 1908(Vic)-1993(Vic) - Licences: 3GD Stanhope (1936-1939, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1697, 1936, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: salesman (Stanhope, Vic, 1931); wireless expert (Girgarre, Vic, 1934; Stanhope, Vic, 1936-1967); radio expert (Stanhope, Vic, 1972); TV service (Stanhope, Vic, 1977-1980)

DOYLE

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  • Doyle, Herbert Laurence [125] - 1894(Vic)-1945(Vic) - Licences: 3HD Melbourne (Malvern, 1930-1931); 3CR Melbourne (Malvern, 1933; Kooyong, 1937; Frankston, 1938-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 697, 1930, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: independent means (St Arnaud, 1924); grazier (Malvern East, 1925-1927); clerk (Malvern East, 1931-1937); home duties (Malvern, 1943)

DRAEGER

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  • Draeger, Herbert William [126] - 1886(Vic)-1961(Vic) - Licences: XAD Sydney (Redfern, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; pre-WW1 (3 years Corps Aust Signallers); WW1 (applied AIF 1915, fit for home service); WW2 (CMF, 1939-1945) - Electoral Rolls: laborer (Newtown, Vic, 1912; Paddington, NSW, 1913); fitter (Blackburn, Vic, 1912-1917); poulterer (Coburg, Vic, 1917-1919); grocer (Ferntree Gully, Vic, 1924-1936); driver (Malvern, Vic, 1943-1954); pensioner (Sandringham, Vic, 1958)

DRAKE

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  • Drake, James George - 1850(Eng)-1941(Qld) - military (Qld Defence Force, 1880s & 1890s), state politician (Qld MLA, 1880s & 1890s), politician (Postmaster-General 1901-1903)

DRANEY

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  • Draney, Walter Edward [127] - 1896(Qld)-1983(Qld) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Brisbane (Greenslopes, 1924) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; WW1 - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Milton, Qld, 1919; Greenslopes, Qld, 1921-1928; Tully, Qld, 1937; Toowoomba, Qld, 1954; Toowoomba West, Qld, 1958-1977); retired (Drayton, Qld, 1980)

DRANSFIELD

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  • Dransfield, Reginald Beaumont [128] - 1906(Tas)-1947(ACT) - Licences: 2ALD Bungendore (1938-1939); 2ALD Canberra (Acton, 1946; Kingston, 1947) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2233, 1938, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: student (Moore College, Camperdown, NSW, 1930); deacon (North Bondi, NSW, 1930-1931); clergyman (Adaminaby, NSW, 1933; Adelong, NSW, 1936; Lake Bathurst, NSW, 1937)

DREDGE

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  • Dredge, Leslie Laurence or Lawrence [129] - 1895(Vic)-1974(Vic) - Licences: XPV Melbourne (South Preston, 1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter; WW1 (Signals) - Electoral Rolls: electrical contractor (Preston, Vic, 1926-1931); confectioner (Preston, Vic, 1934-1936); electrician (Abbotsford, Vic, 1942-1949; Fitzroy, Vic, 1949; Preston, Vic, 1954-1972)
  • Drew, Alfred John [130] - 1907(SA)-1993(SA) - Licences: 5LN Adelaide (Kensington, 1933-1939; Erindale, 1947-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1078, 1933, SA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Erindale, SA, 1943)
  • Drew, Charles William [131] - 1900(NSW)-1970(NSW) - Licences: 249 Sydney (Waverley, 1920); 2CD Sydney (Randwick, 1929-1939, 1946-1948) - Qualifications: cc; CPRT 500, 1919; COCP2 386, 1932 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: wireless operator (Randwick, NSW, 1930-1968)

DRISCOLL

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  • Driscoll, Albert Edmund [132] - 1913(NSW)-1995(NSW) - Licences: 2KN Quirindi (1933-1939); 2BI Quirindi (1948-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1126, 1933, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAAF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: plumber (Quirindi, NSW, 1936-1980)

DU FEU

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  • Du Feu, Maurice Albert James [133] - 1917(WA)-2010(NSW) - Licences: 6DF Perth (Subiaco, 1937-1939, 1947-1948; West Perth, 1954-1956; Floreat Park, 1960-1965); 6DU Perth (West Perth, 1948); 2BMD Sydney (Lindfield, 1969+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1875, 1937, WA - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: company director (West Perth, WA, 1943; Subiaco, WA, 1949); manager (West Perth, WA, 1954; Floreat Park, WA, 1958-1968); retired (Lindfield, NSW, 1972-1980)

DUBOIS

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  • Dubois, Paul Louis [134] - 1918(NSW)-1996(Qld) - Licences: 4UJ Brisbane (Rosalie, 1936-1939; Holland Park, 1946-1947; South Brisbane, 1948; Highgate Hill, 1954-1960; Bardon 1960); 4PL Brisbane (Bardon 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1677, 1936, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2; senior public servant (PMGD, Telstra) - Electoral Rolls: engineer (Rockhampton, Qld, 1943; South Brisbane, Qld, 1949); public servant (Highgate Hill, Qld, 1954-1958); engineer (Bardon, Qld, 1958-1977); manager telecommunications (New Farm, Qld, 1980)

DUDMAN

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  • Dudman, William Henry George [135] - 1915(Vic)-2010(Vic)94yo - Licences: 3VY Melbourne, 1937-1939, 1947-1948; Rosanna, 1954-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1907, 1937, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: mechanic (Ivanhoe, Vic, 1937); radio mechanic (Heidelberg, Vic, 1949-1963); radio technician (Rosanna, Vic, 1967-1968); sales manager (Rosanna, Vic, 1977); manager (Rye, Vic, 1980)
  • Duff, David Hugh Bowen [136] - 1909(Vic)-1986(NSW) - Licences: 2EO Sydney (Stanmore, 1933-1934; Enmore, 1935-1936); 3EO Melbourne (Crib Point, 1937); 2EO Sydney (Arncliffe, 1938); 2EO Canberra (Belconnen, 1939); 2EO Sydney (Hornsby, 1946-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; COCP1 1011, 1946 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: RAN (Newtown, NSW, 1935; Crib Point, Vic, 1937); wireless operator (Naval Wireless Station, Belconnen, ACT, 1943); PMG employee (Hornsby, NSW, 1949); service engineer (Hornsby, NSW, 1954-1980)
  • Duff, William Vere Hobart [137] - 1893(Vic)-1970(Vic) - Licences: 3DB Receive Melbourne (Malvern East, 1922); 3DB Melbourne (Malvern East, 1923-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator, amateur broadcaster, WW1 - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Malvern East, 1914); engineer (Malvern East, 1919-1924; Glenferrie, 1931-1937; Toorak, 1943-1954; Harkaway, 1958-1968)

DUFFY

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  • Duffy, John [138] - 1907(NSW)-1993(NSW) - Licences: 2AQ Sydney (Redfern, 1933; Woollahra, 1934; Rose Bay, 1935-1937); 4AQ Brisbane (Grange, 1938); 2AQ Sydney (Bondi, 1939, 1946-1950) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP, not yet identified; AOLCP 264, 1936; TVOCP 54, 1957 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: several contemporaneous JDs, needs review - Electoral Rolls: manager (Woollahra, NSW, 1934); engineer (Vaucluse, NSW, 1935)
  • Duffy, Maurice Boyce "Morrie" [139] - 1886(Vic)-1957(Vic) - Licences: 4?? Brisbane - Qualifications: AOCP ??, 19??, No. ?? in Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: - Links: ADB
  • Duffy, William Oswald [140] - 1861(Eng)-1916(Tas) - Licences: XZO Hobart (1913-1914) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - early wireless experimenter - Electoral Rolls: signalman (Battery Point, 1914)

DUGGAN

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  • Duggan, Harry George [141] - 1905(Vic)-1994(Vic) - Licences: 3XI Warrnambool (1930-1965); 3AXI Warrnambool (1965-1969); 3XI Garvoc (1965-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 592, 1930, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Warrnambool, 1931-1954); engineer (Warrnambool, 1963-1968)

DUKES

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  • Dukes, Gordon William [142] - 1909(NSW)-2001(NSW) - Licences: 2WD Sydney (Forest Lodge, 1930-1939; Strathfield, 1946-1950; Homebush, 1954-1956; Cremorne, 1957-1958; Lane Cove, 1960-1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 571, 1930, No. ?? in NSW; AOLCP 139, 1934 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: electrician (Glebe, 1933-1937); radio engineer (Homebush, 1943-1949); engineer (Cremorne, 1954-1958); technician (Lane Cove, 1963-1980)

DUNCAN

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  • Duncan, John Caldwell [143] - 1914(Vic)-1967(Vic) - Licences: 3VZ Melbourne (Balwyn, 1947-1965) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2185, 1938, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, 2AIF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: builder (Caulfield West, Vic, 1937); clerk (Camberwell North, Vic, 1943); contractor (Deepdene, Vic, 1954); builder (Balwyn, Vic, 1958-1967)

DUNDAS

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  • Dundas, Reginald Loftus [144] - 1915(Qld)-1980(Qld) - Licences: 4DU Crawford, Kingaroy Line (1937-1939) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1990, 1937, Qld - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: farmer (Theodore, Qld, 1937); labourer (Crawford, Kingaroy Line, Qld, 1949-1972); farmer (Torquay, Qld, 1977)

DUNLEAVY

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  • Dunleavy, Joseph Francis - 19??(???)-19??(???) - Licences: 3JD Melbourne (St Kilda, 1929-1933) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 508, 1929, Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW1 (Nil) - Comment: Individual not yet identified - Electoral Rolls: electrician (St Kilda, Vic, 1924); electrical fitter (Melbourne, Vic, 1926; South Yarra, Vic, 1931); fitter (St Kilda, Vic, 1934)
  • Dunn, Deveron Colin [145] - 1914(NZ)-2014(NSW)99yo - Licences: 2EG Sydney (Randwick, 1935-1939, 1946-1950) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 1420, 1935, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (Army, CMF, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio mechanic (Randwick, NSW, 1937-1963); technician (Mosman, NSW, 1968); electronics technician (Epping, NSW, 1977-1980)
  • Dunn, Henry Thomas "Harry" [146] - 1908(NSW)-1970(NSW) - Licences: 2AKS Sydney (Chatswood, 1938-1939; Northbridge, 1946-1969) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2194, 1938, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: printer (Lane Cove, NSW, 1932-1933; Chatswood, NSW, 1935-1937; Northbridge, NSW, 1943-1968)
  • Dunn, Richard [147] - 1898(NSW)-1986(NSW) - Licences: 2GU Receive Sydney (South Kensington, 1922); 2GU Sydney (South Kensington, 1923-1925) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver; amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: coachbuilder (Kensington, 1930-1943); manager (Kingsford, 1958); retired (The Entrance, 1963-1980)

DUNSTAN

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  • Dunstan, Walter John [148] - 1904(Vic)-1927(Vic) - Licences: 3JR Receive Ballarat (1922); 3JR Ballarat (1923-1927) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 106, 1925, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Comment: gone too soon - Relationships: brother of William Dunstan, Victoria Cross - Electoral Rolls: student (Ballarat East, 1927)

DUNSTONE

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  • Dunstone, Arthur James [149] - 1920(Vic)-2019(Vic) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2412, 1939, Vic; COCP2 574, 1942; COCP1 601, 1942 - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster; WW2 (RAN, 1939-1948) - Electoral Rolls: radio technician (Maldon, Vic, 1963-1980)

DURBER

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  • Durber, Robert George [150] - 1922(WA)-1999(WA) - Licences: 6DG Merredin (1947-1948; 1980+) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 2437, 1940, WA; BOCP 385, 1941 - amateur operator; WW2 (Nil yet identified) - Electoral Rolls: radio broadcast technician (Northam, WA, 1943-1949); technician (South Perth, WA, 1958)

DURBIN

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  • Durbin, Walter Albury [151] - 1913(NSW)-1993(NSW) - Licences: Nil yet identified - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - broadcast listener (active early 1930s to early 1990s) - Comment: Substantial portion of his QSL collection survives with ARDXC and is to be archived at NFSA Canberra - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Willoughby, NSW, 1935-1963); manager (Castlecrag, NSW, 1977-1980)

DURBRIDGE

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  • Durbridge, William Keep [152] - 1908(WA)-1977(Vic) - Licences: 4FS Receive Brisbane (Teneriffe, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: bank clerk (Innisfail, Qld, 1930); clerk (Teneriffe, Qld, 1936-1937); bookkeeper (Dundoo Station, Eulo, Qld, 1937); no occupation (St Kilda, Vic, 1963-1972; Melbourne, Vic, 1977)

DUTHOIT

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  • Duthoit, Albert George [153] - 1901(Tas)-1970(Vic) - Licences: Receive (Valve) Hobart (City, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: electrical engineer (Waddamana, 1928); labourer (Croydon North, 1931); no occupation (Armadale, 1931); engineer (Hobart South, 1936); electrical engineer (Armadale, 1935-1943); clerk (Ivanhoe, 1949; Oakleigh, 1954; Malvern, 1958); nil (Malvern, 1967-1968)

DUTTON

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  • Dutton, Thomas Henry [154] - 1862(Eng)-1941(Qld) - Licences: Receive (Crystal) Brisbane (Fortitude Valley, 1923) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur receiver - Electoral Rolls: painter (Rockhampton, Qld, 1903-1905); commission agent (Bowen Hills, Qld, 1908-1909); printer (Valley, Qld, 1913); traveller (Teneriffe, Qld, 1915-1937)

DWYER

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  • Dwyer, John Timothy [155] - 1913(NSW)-1955(NSW) - Licences: 2WA Young (1932-1956) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 945, 1932, NSW - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: grazier (Young, NSW, 1934-1954)
  • Dye, Aubrey David Wilson [156] - 1886(Eng)-1956(NSW) - Licences: 2AW Sydney (Centennial Park, 1929-1958) - Qualifications: cc; Nil yet identified - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: metallurgist (Centennial Park, NSW, 1930-1954)
  • Dyer, Clarence Alfred Robert [157] - 1895(Vic)-1951(Vic) - Licences: 3DY Melbourne (Clifton Hill, 1931-1939; Middle Brighton, 1947-1948) - Qualifications: cc; AOCP 837, 1931, No. ?? in Vic - amateur operator; amateur broadcaster - Electoral Rolls: clerk (Northcote, Vic, 1921-1922; Melbourne East, Vic, 1924; Northcote, Vic, 1926-1928; Clifton Hill, Vic, 1931-1937; Brighton, Vic, 1942-1949)