Trumpets in the Dawn
| Genre | drama serial |
|---|---|
| Running time | 15mins |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | Australasian Radio Productions |
| Written by | Morris West |
| Recording studio | Melbourne[1] |
| Original release | 1949 – 1950 |
Trumpets in the Dawn is a 1949 Australian radio serial by Morris West.[2][3]
The Brisbane Mail said West "certainly rides the UNESCO and UNO hobby horse to a crawl."[4]
The serial played again in 1953.[5]
Premise
[edit]According to one account "When Professor Gernlrl Hancock arrives in Tuscany, he finds his house occupied by 50 young lads whom a priest and a young woman have salvaged from the social wreck. He is persuaded to help them in their work of education and rehabilitation."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Radio round and about", ABC Weekly, 11 (27), Sydney, 2 July 1949, retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Trove
- ^ "BEHIND THE MIKE". Truth. No. 3098. New South Wales, Australia. 5 June 1949. p. 45. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Behind The Mike". Truth. No. 3103. New South Wales, Australia. 10 July 1949. p. 37. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "RADIOPINION". Sunday Mail. No. 1576. Queensland, Australia. 10 December 1950. p. 8. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Friday, April 10 Commercial", ABC Weekly, 15 (14), Sydney, 4 April 1953, retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Trove
- ^ "WAR AFTERMATH THEME FOR NEW SERIAL ON UZ". The Age. No. 29, 726. Victoria, Australia. 5 August 1950. p. 1 ("THE AGE" RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.