Inscription details Inscription ID:818 Brief Description:Plaque for Newfoundland's first radio broadcast, St. John's Type:Plaque Detail:Metal plaque outside Wesley United Church, by Historic Resources Division NL Govt Inscription:THE FIRST RADIO BROADCAST It was on this site in July 1924 that the first radio broadcast in Newfoundland took place. Under the skillfull and energetic direction of its Newfoundland born founder, the Rev. J. G. Joyce (1889-1959), the first signal from the small 100 watt transmitter, using the call-letters 8WMC, marked the beginning of a new era of communications in Newfoundland. [See photo for remainder of inscription.] Place:Wesley United Church, 101 Patrick St., St. John's County:Newfoundland and Labrador Country:Canada Date:1924 Contributor:Marilyn Astle Photo(s):JoyceCA1_100124.jpgJoyceCA2_100124.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search