Radio Taiwan International Calendar, April 2025
The stamps featured:
41c - Inaugural announcer John Royle
65c - Radio Australia coverage
$1.10 - Jacko the laughing kookaburra
Radio Australia opened its broadcasts with the melody "Waltzing Matilda" and the song of the Kookaburra bird, hence the cachet and stamp design. Its programmes targeted the Pacific and Oceania, but we're just as popular throughout the English-speaking world.
Please be advised that we have decided to stop issuing the Verification Cards. The cards will be sent for confirmations on broadcasts up to March 20, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
You can continue to submit your comments and requests to English language services through Contact Us on our website.
Your feedback will be used to improve our broadcasts and services.
It's regrettable, but not surprising.
I can still remember my first verification from Radio Japan, way back in 1968. It was one the first along with Deutsche Welle, Radio Nederland, BBC, Radio RSA and so many more.
NHK World Radio Japan was always a prompt and excellent verifier. I wish they would continue, but it is understandable. Hopefully they will continue their shortwave service, as I will listen to their programmes.
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