This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Chapter Five: The Role of Women in Commercial Television in Western Australia with special emphasis on questions of Discrimination by the ‘Glass Ceiling’ and Sexual Harassment: Introduction: This chapter is an analysis of women’s role in the television industry with special emphasis on the area of local ‘live’ production....

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Chapter Six ‘This is The News!’ An analysis of the statement, ‘News has long been considered the flagship of any T.V. Station…’ Introduction The News is virtually the last area of local ‘live’ production still surviving in Western Australian commercial television, although today, the NEW10 News emanates from their Sydney...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Early period Coralie Condon shows on Seven: Televisit and Spotlight Chapter Seven: The Main Event – Round One – 1958-1970 The Contest for Supremacy in Western Australian Commercial Television TVW7 versus STW9. The actual correlation of Local (Live) Production, Financial Returns and Survey Ratings. Introduction: Examination of the...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Chapter Eight: The Main Event – Round Two – 1971-1980: Introduction: This chapter continues where Chapter Two concluded and includes the period 1971- 1980. It continues the story of The Main Event, showing how the impediment was eventually overcome and virtual parity between TVW7 and STW9 was finally achieved. Once again...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Chapter Nine: The Main Event – Round Three – 1981-1990: Introduction: This chapter concludes the examination of the inextricable melding of Television Audience Survey Ratings, Financial Returns and Local ‘Live’ Production. While there was still intense rivalry between TVW7 and STW9, other forces were coming into operation...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Michael Gale presents Viewpoint with Eartha Kitt, Bonanza star Lorne Greene and Brian Treasure’s novelty commercial link Uncle Otto Conclusion: Winners and Losers There are very few subjects of an historical nature which can be examined from their conception, through infancy, adolescence and maturity to their demise...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. 1959 archive photos from TVW’s first year Index: Appendix 1: Analysis of Licence Application Hearings 1958 and 1964: Appendix 2: Supportive Evidence for Chapter Three. Community Responsibility as understood by a cross-section of those involved in Commercial Television: Appendix 3: Supportive Evidence for Chapter Four. Respondents’...

This page forms part of Dr Peter Harries’ first PhD thesis submission entitled: “From Local ‘Live’ Production Houses to Relay Stations: A History of Commercial Television in Perth, Western Australia 1958-1990″. This contained much additional material. Dr Peter Harries shows his work to Gordon McColl BIBLIOGRAPHY OFFICIAL REPORTS Australian Broadcasting Authority, Television Planning in Perth, Western Australia, A.B.A., Belconnen A.C.T., 1995. Australian Broadcasting Authority, Children’s Television Standards and Australian Content Standard, Australian Government Publishing...

Some very positive things have come to the fore this year, with 2009 being the 50th anniversary of television in Western Australia. Trina Williams, Sandy Baker and Gary Carvolth with Jeff Newman in Kings Park It has given cause for many people to catch up with old friends and colleagues who shared their working life in the industry. Gordon McColl catches up with Peter Dunn outside STW9’s studios There have been a number of enjoyable get togethers as a result, and many intimate lunch groups reminiscing in the same way. John Morcombe, Frank Benedetto,...

Lyndell Jobson (nee Carter) worked for Bill McKenzie and Graham Plummer in the Program Department from 1970 to 1974. Lyndell kindly provided this story… Boy where do you start with this wonderful experience of working with TVW7. I started with Channel 7 in 1970 and worked in the Program Department for Bill McKenzie and Graham Plummer. I was fortunate enough to share the office with Glenys Gill. She was such a great help in assisting me with the tricks of the trade. We used to have many laughs in our office especially with Graham Plummer around. Graham would waltz into the office throwing...