Sounds Historical for Sunday 17 July 2011

8:12 Today in New Zealand History

The first sod is turned on the first railway in New Zealand - the Christchurch-Lyttelton line - 17 July 1861.

8:17 Bonnie Harvest Moon (John Barr)

The Orlando Singers CD Manu 2043

8:25 Homework

A New Zealander became Prime Minister of Rhodesia and another New Zealander was Premier of Queensland - what were their names?

8:26 The Town That Wouldn't Shut Down

A 1989 Spectrum documentary in which Jack Perkins explores the northern Wairarapa town. Part Two.

8:42 Intimate Revue

The story of an early radio variety show, told by Allan Dunford. Part Two.

8:54 On the Kingston Flyer in the Great Snow of 1939. Part Two.

8:58 Hey Look Me Over

Royal Dunedin Male Voice Choir CD.

9:09 As I Remember

A Pioneer's Story by Noel Vickridge of Hamilton, read by Phil Smith.

9:17 As I Remember

A New Day in Education by Cliff Couch of Paraparaumu.

9:21 Bless This House (Taylor/Boosey)

Betty McDonald CD

9:26 Homework

A New Zealander became Prime Minister of Rhodesia and another New Zealander was Premier of Queensland - what were their names?

9:28 A Farewell to Pounds. Shillings and Pence, by Stewart Kinross

9:36 Dollars and Sense (Derrett)

Rod Derrett 45 HMV 7EGM 6093

9:40 Book of the Week

Desert Surgeons by Michael Shackleton
Published by Ngaio Press
ISBN 978 0986 4681513