Conrad Charlton

Conrad Charlton
Born
Charleton Conrad Ziesler

18 May 1888
Otago, New Zealand
Died6 June 1976 (aged 88)
Occupation(s)Singer, entertainer, radio broadcaster
FamilyTony Charlton
Michael Charlton(sons)

Conrad Charlton (18 May 1888 – 6 June 1976),[1] often referred to as Con Charlton, was an Australian baritone singer and entertainer, and radio announcer (his was the first voice heard on ABC station 2BL, on 1 July 1932)[2] before being appointed manager for several state branches of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

  1. ^ "Radio man". The Canberra Times. Vol. 50, no. 14, 398. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 7 June 1976. p. 3. Retrieved 2 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ Natasha Johnson (26 June 2022). "Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2022. The title and opening paragraph are not entirely accurate — see text.