Southern Signals

A book by Hugh Tranter, published by the National Library of Australia. “Southern Signals tells the story of Australia’s use of communications through war and peace, exploration and growth. In this book from NLA Publishing, discover Australia’s role in televising the moon landing, communications in search and rescue, Antarctic exploration and more!”

Communications have been vital at every stage of Australia’s history. From the time theFirst Fleet transport ship ‘Prince of Wales’ limped back into port eight months after leaving Sydney Cove, to the breakneck rush during the 1970 Apollo 13 crisis to bring Parkes famous radio telescope online, this book shows how adoption (or not) of emerging communication technologies has influenced key events, and formed the backbone of Australia’s development as a society and relationship with the world.

Sounds like a great gift idea? It sure is. ISBN: 9781922507563