Comments on: The 6IX Story by John Cranfield – Part 1 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/ History of Western Australia's Television Industry Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:09:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 By: Jenny Burgess http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-28161 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:14:43 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-28161 This is very interesting and took me back to those good old days. I remember so many of the people mentioned. Would you know where I could find some images of Craig Balmer who was a photographer in early West Australian television?

Jenny Burgess

]]> By: John Price http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-26756 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 02:48:54 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-26756 Well done Cranners. Fond memories of the first nightline programs on 6IX in the early 70’s before the delay system. All the incoming calls were recorded on reel to reel by the Engineer in the control room by George High, Dave O’Brien, Don Woods,Jim Wood or Roy ? who later became the TAB results man as well and kept us on our toes making sure we got the dividends correct. It was seat of the pants stuff. While we recorded the interviews “Off Air” we had to make sure whatever music we played “On Air” didn’t run out before the interview ended. Then rewound ready for replay. Dead air nightmares loomed large. Fast learning curve for new announcers from the bush. Greg Pearce and Doug Greshem also took it on..

]]> By: bill griffith http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-25542 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:23:32 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-25542 Is John Fryer still alive? Where is he? What is he up to these days?
Bill Griffith

]]> By: John Wood http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-24889 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:39:49 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-24889 John Thanks for a wonderful description of the history of 6IX

I am the son of Don Wood who spent his entire working life with the station

Dad is still with us and sharp as a tack .I have shown him your work and he really appreciates

the effort. He has also offered to speak with you and reminice of the good times.

john D wood

]]> By: Benjamin McDonnell http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-23630 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:46:01 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-23630 I have a copy of “THE GOLDEN ERA SKY-NA” From my grandfather all signed by an old felt tip pen, Lionel Lewis, Eric Fisher, Norm Manners, Kieth Taylor and Buddy Clark. There’s a new golden era in the west. Listen in here the sound of Perth city,,, the sound of 6KY-NA, the sun spot in the West.
45 RPM mint condition.
would like to know more ????? anyone please ill put a pic on my Facebook page ?
benny1978@live.com 0469398401

]]> By: Trevor Jenkins http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-22728 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 04:20:05 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-22728 Well done John. You have been one of the best historians of the W.A .media and your on air contribution was a highlight of my days at 6ix and Channel 7. My time spent there will always hold pride of place in my career.

]]> By: Jan Maravillas nee Galliott http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-20556 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:53:13 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-20556 You have done an amazing job John putting all this information together. There are so many stories, maybe we should all write them down. It was great to catch up with you at Peter ‘s funeral, Peter would have been thrilled at the amount of people there. I hadn’t seen some people for a very long time….John Price, Trish Hancox, Greg Pearce,Jamie Martinovich, Annie Martin, Di Prezlocha. I was only 16 years old when I started working for 6IX in Mounts Bay Road in 1970….a lot of water under bridge since then.

]]> By: Paul Menhennett http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-20178 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:39:52 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-20178 Thanks for this John, Interesting note, my dad, Monty was on air at 6ML (Musgroves) when it caught on fire. He claims he read a news bulletin about Musgrove burning before he realised he was in the building. So many familiar names. People I grew up with. I can’t wait for part 2.

]]> By: Peter Perrin http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-17170 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:14:05 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-17170 Some great memories John. I remember doing traffic reports for your breakfast in those “yellow” vans. Sad to hear about Peter Deans passing. Looking forward to pt2.

]]> By: Drew Gaynor http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-16107 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:23:19 +0000 http://watvhistory.com/2009/10/the-6ix-story-by-john-cranfield-part-1/#comment-16107 Hi John
I am writing a history book on the Applecross Junior Football Club. Oliver Drake Brockman was a past President and Life Member. I am seeking any images of Oliver.
Regards Drew

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