About Tim Horshington
Tim Horshington was a journalist.
Timothy Navaratnam Horshington was a pioneering broadcaster of Radio Ceylon, the oldest radio station in South Asia. Horshington was one of the earliest Tamil announcers to be appointed to the panel of announcers in the 1950s by Livy Wijemanne and Clifford Dodd. He was very popular with listeners on the island - Ceylonese enjoyed listening to his mellow voice over Radio Ceylon - the radio station ruled the airwaves in the 1950s and 1960s in South Asia.
Tim Horshington was sent to Australia in 1952-1953 on training placement with the Macquarie Broadcasting Service in Sydney.
He presented radio programs such as 'Ponds Hit Parade,' and 'Holiday Choice' over the airwaves of Radio Ceylon.
He died on 8 May 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Who was Tim Horshington?
Sri Lankan journalist
When was Tim Horshington born?
Tim Horshington was born in Colombo.
When did Tim Horshington die?
Tim Horshington died on 8 May 2002 in Toronto.
What was Tim Horshington's occupation?
Tim Horshington was a journalist.
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