The launch of Perth’s first television station, TVW7.
The station was officially opened by Western Australian Governor, Sir Charles Gairdner. Later in the evening was the debut of local variety show Spotlight, hosted by Rolf Harris.
TV At 60: TV comes to Perth [2019]
Source: The West Australian, 16 October 1959
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| 7PM | 7pm Test Pattern 7.20 History Of TVW 7.30 Opening Ceremony TVW7: Sir Charles Gairdner and TVW general manager James Cruthers |
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