A Television Viewer's Licence was issued by the Commonwealth of Australia, in Melbourne via the Postmaster General's Department. In this era (1960s) 'free to air' television required the payment of a licence fee. The fine for operating unlicenced equipment was up to 100 pounds.Although the address on the licence is Garden City, Mrs Bray is a long-time resident of GreensboroughLicence, black text on buff card.telecommunications, television licences

Collection of various radio and TV licences (held mostly by C S & I V Dawe (Cotham Rd, Kew) and one by Milton Kijng, Olinda St, Bendigo. a.: Broadcast Listener's licence Radio 1962; b. as for a. but for 1963; c.: as for a., but 1964; d; as for a. but for 1965; e.:Television Viewer's Licence, 1964; f. as for e. but 1965; g.: Combined Receiving Licence (TV and Radio) 1967; h.: as for g. but for 1969; i. :Broadcast Listener's Licence, also 1965.document, certificate, radio and tv licences

Television Viewer's Licence, V No. 932929 of John Swatton. Expiry date 26/5/65. Postmarked with Bendigo Post mark. Receipt V No. 932929.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, television viewer's licence, broad-casting and television act, postmaster general's department, commonwealth of australia

This is an Australian radio licence issued in 1962. Radio licences in Australia were subject to a fee payable to the Commonwealth of Australia from 1923 to 1974. The fee in 1962 was £2-15-0 ($5.50). In the 1970s TV and radio licences could be combined at a cost of about £26 ($52). This licence was issued to a member of the Stasinowsky family who resided in Warrnambool. This item is retained as an example of an Australian radio licence issued locally.This is a buff-coloured piece of paper with a pink edging at the top, printing, a stamp and a handwritten signature. The left edge shows signs of being torn from a pad.A Broadcast Listener’s Licenceradio licences, history of warrnambool

When television began transmission in Australia in 1956, viewers were required to pay 5 pounds for a licence to watch. Failure to pay could incur a fine of up to 50 pounds. They were eventually abolished in 1974 by the Whitlam government. This license, one of the last to be issued cost $26.50 for one year and allowed the user and members of their family to use radios or televeisons installed in the home or motor vehicle.eltham, ernest thomas orford, reynolds road, combined receiving license, television license, radio license

A Combined Receiving Licence, 10 33725 Expiry date 26.05.72 in the name of J. W. Swatton blue printing on a white background, Bendigo Post marked 24MY71.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, commonwealth of australia, broadcasting and television act, combined receiving licence

A Combined Receiving Licence, 10 33725 expiry 26/5.69 in the name of swatton. blue printing on an off white background Bendigo Post Marked 23/MY 68.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, commonwealth of australia, broadcasting and television act, combined receiving licence

A Combined Receiving Licence, 10 33725, dated 5/68 in the name of J. W. Swatton Blue printing on off white background. Bendigo post marked. Fee $17.00.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, commonwealth of australia, broadcasting and television act, combined receiving licence

A Combined Receiving Licence, expiry date 26/5/67 in the name of J W Swatton. Blue printing on an off white background. Bendigo post marked. Fee $17.00.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, commonwealth of australia, broadcasting and television act, combined receiving licence

A Combined Receiving Licence, expiry date 26/5/66 in the name of J W Swatton. Blue printing on an off white background. Golden Square post marked. Fee £8/10/0.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, commonwealth of australia, broadcasting and television act, combined receiving licence

Combined Receiving Licence for Radio and T.V. issued in 1975.radio broadcasting, television broadcasting

Authorisation to use all radios and televisions ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence. Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. The holder had previously held a Broadcast Listener's Licence, which applied only to radios.Buff card printed in blue on one side. Date stamped in black ink and signed in blue ink.Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 20 18149 Fee: £8 10 0 Expiry: 28 10 66 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 11.23 am Stamped: Elsternwick Vic 1 No 65radio licence, television licence, combined receiving licence

Authorisation to use all broadcast receivers (wireless radios) that are ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence (including any installed in a vehicle). Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. Separate licences were required to view television.Buff card printed in black on both sides with a red stripe along the top front edge. Date stamped in black ink, and signed in blue ink.Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 15 3931 Fee: £2 15 0 Expiry: 2 8 65 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 1045 am Stamped: Eltsernwick Vic 27 Au 64wireless licence, radio licence, listener's licence

2 cards Broadcast Listener's Licence in the name of Ms. L. Prout. Licence Number: 1410153. the first with expiry of 18/07/1962 the second expiry 18/07/1963. The fee is 2 pounds and 15 shillings.organization, public utility, television