Sydney (Syd) Victor Colville (22 March 1894 – 1966) was an Australian

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pioneer who, in 1914, established the

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. He was one of the first amateur radio operators in

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radio museum entry on Colville
1894 births 1966 deaths Place of birth missing Date of death missing Place of death missing Australian broadcasters {{Australia-bio-stub