Alfred Traeger Alfred Traeger Alfred Hermann Traeger, OBE (2 August 1895 – 31 July 1980) was an Australian inventor, chiefly known for the development of the pedal radio. Traeger was born at Glenlee, near Dimboola, Victoria, and raised near Adelaide, South Australia. He was instrumental in the establishment and early success of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Traeger had an interest in radio for much of his life. During the 1920s, he was contacted by Rev John Flynn to assist in experiments which were to enable remote families access to medical treatment by using radio equipment. He also suggested the
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit Pill" was the 30 March 'Hottest Record in the World' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show. In July 2009, Flynn featured in the music video for Australian singer Lisa Mitchell's single "Coin Laundry" from the album "Wonder". A live performance of "Been Listening" featured on the DVD included with the special edition of Laura Marling's album, "I Speak Because I Can". Flynn completed filming "Lotus Eaters" in London. He also does a cameo in a French movie, "Après mai" (2012) by Olivier Assayas, playing a song. Flynn also appeared in the first episode of "Black Cab Sessions". Flynn has