Ernest Cronshaw a watchmaker from 1 Woodfield Street in Bolton was fines 10/- (ten shillings or 50p) for not having a radio or Wireless Licence in 1931.
The event was covered in detail by the Bolton News on June 1st 1931.
Note:
The General Post Office (GPO) who licensed all Radio senders and receivers also issued licences for home radio receivers powered by mains electricity as well as non removable vehicle mounted radios and was mandated to administer the licensing system. The Radio Licence, was introduced in November 1923 using powers under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1904, and cost 10 shillings per annum. The Radio licence was abolished in 1971