Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), Wednesday 20 October 1954, page 9


Mr. Eric Pearcc Farewelled

Mr. Eric Pearce, former general manager of Station 5KA, who will leave for Sydney soon to take up the

position of director of pro-grammes for the Major Broadcasting Network, was farewelled by the Austra- lian-American Association at a function in the board room of the Chamber of Manufactures last night. Mr. Pearce, until a month

ago, was. president of the association. Tributes. to Mr. Pearce's leadership during his term as president were paid by the newly-elected president (Mr. J. K. Taylor). Mr. Pearce was presented with a silver jug and a bou- quet for Mrs. Pearce who was unable to be present because of illness.