Trumpets in the Dawn
| Genre | drama serial | 
|---|---|
| Running time | 15mins | 
| Country of origin | Australia | 
| Language(s) | English | 
| Syndicates | Australasian Radio Productions | 
| Written by | Morris West | 
| Recording studio | Melbourne[1] | 
| Original release | 1949 – 1950  | 
Trumpets in the Dawn is a 1949 Australian radio serial by Morris West.[2][3]
The Brisbane Mail said West "certainly rides the UNESCO and UNO hobby horse to a crawl."[4]
The serial played again in 1953.[5]
Premise
According to one account "When Professor Gernlrl Hancock arrives in Tuscany, he finds his house occupied by 50 young lads whom a priest and a young woman have salvaged from the social wreck. He is persuaded to help them in their work of education and rehabilitation."[6]
References
- ^ "Radio round and about", ABC Weekly, 11 (27), Sydney, 2 July 1949, retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Trove
 - ^ "BEHIND THE MIKE". Truth. No. 3098. New South Wales, Australia. 5 June 1949. p. 45. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
 - ^ "Behind The Mike". Truth. No. 3103. New South Wales, Australia. 10 July 1949. p. 37. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
 - ^ "RADIOPINION". Sunday Mail. No. 1576. Queensland, Australia. 10 December 1950. p. 8. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
 - ^ "Friday, April 10 Commercial", ABC Weekly, 15 (14), Sydney, 4 April 1953, retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Trove
 - ^ "WAR AFTERMATH THEME FOR NEW SERIAL ON UZ". The Age. No. 29, 726. Victoria, Australia. 5 August 1950. p. 1 ("THE AGE" RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.