Conrad Charlton, often referred to as Con Charlton, was an Australian baritone singer and entertainer, and radio announcer before being appointed manager for several state branches of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
11 Facts About Conrad Charlton
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Conrad Charlton gave regular talks on poultry and pigeons on sister-station 2FC from September 1931 to April 1933.
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At some stage between 1930 and 1936, possibly in March 1933 when his poultry program ended, Charlton was appointed studio manager at 2FC.
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Conrad Charlton took over as station manager of 6WF in May 1936 replacing Basil Kirke, who took over management of the Victorian branch.
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Conrad Charlton married Hazel Alice Bernice Fuller in Sydney on 7 June 1924.
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Hazel Conrad Charlton was heavily involved in the arts scene in Perth: she chaired the committee established to present the People's Patriotic Concerts for the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
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Conrad Charlton was president of the Perth Symphony Orchestral Committee from its inception in 1939 to October 1947.
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Conrad Charlton was a trained soprano and, while in Perth, on occasion took leading roles in concert versions of opera.
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Conrad Charlton trained the Oriana Choir of 35 women and led The Cecilians, a choir of seven women.
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Conrad Charlton trained the choir of Scotch College, Perth, which their sons attended.
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Two sons, Michael Conrad Charlton and Tony Conrad Charlton, were born in Australia, educated at Scotch College, and became ABC announcers.