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From "Radio Pictorial of Australia" October 1, 1935:

"Since the age of ten, when his lyric voice used to enthral the congregation of an English cathedral, Bob Molyneaux (sic) has been singing, even though for a time in the process of growing up, he forgot his lovely voice in mundane commercial life. Soon after coming to Australia, he was appointed head city soloist in Western Australia, and was the official vice-regal party entertainer of this State. J.C.W. brought him from Perth for musical shows, where he sang and played juvenile leads in a number of successes, making frequent appearances with Gilbert and Sullivan companies, later going to Ernest C. Rolls for musicales in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. In association with Jack O'Hagan, Bob Molyneaux (sic) was definitely one of the first to do radio tests for 3AR, although this honour is claimed by many, and since the inception of radio, Bob has broadcast all over Australia in musical plays, sketches and popular ballad sessions. Even before radio Bob had a huge following with his Vocalian recordings and picture house work on all the big circuits, and his genius for picking exactly the right ballad to appeal to a particular audience is one explanation for ever-increasing popularity. Bob's particular weakness is racing and being a lover of horses, and he follows form with keen interest. Any other spare time is spent tinkering around with his Vauxhall, which he proudly proclaims distinguishes him from most other tenors, in that it is paid for. Another hobby of bachelor Bob is golf, although he never manages to sneak any time off these days, for his tremendous popularity at 3AW keeps him hard at work all the time. Altogether, a delightful fellow, Bob, and a splendid artist."