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8:08 Today in New Zealand History

The story of military man Sir Alfred Robins who died on 2 June 1935.

3'53"

8:14 Dew Drop Waltz/Come Into the Garden, John

Extracts from a 1986 concert by Cathie Harrop (vocal and harp) and Paul Emsley (piano) recorded at historic Alberton in Auckland.

Artist: Cathie Harrop (vocal and harp) and Paul Emsley (piano)

Song: Dew Drop Waltz/Come Into the Garden, John/

Comp: Not stated

Album: RR 623

Label: Replay Radio

Dur: 17'27"

8:30 First playing of God Defend New Zealand at an Olympic Games

1972, as told by Max Cryer.

8:33 Hyde Train Disaster 70 years ago

Rail Tragedy at Hyde: On 4 June 1943 the Cromwell to Dunedin express was heading along the Otago Central railway with 131 passengers, most bound for the Dunedin winter show. The train was travelling at high speed – it turned out that the driver was drunk. Near the township of Hyde, the train approached a sharp corner at about 112 kilometres an hour instead of the recommended 48. The engine rolled and all seven carriages were derailed, the first four piling into each other. Many passengers were thrown out, but others were trapped in the wreckage. Twenty-one people were killed, and many others were injured. The driver was later convicted of manslaughter. Survivor Jack Wilson recalls the event.

7'22"

8:41 Artist: Derek Heine

Song: Hindustan

Comp: Not stated

Album: 008

Label: Zodiac

Dur: 4'05"

8:47 Eoin Scarrow who died recently talks about his lifelong interest in gardening

8:33 Stump the Brains Trust

Extract from 1980s episode of quiz programme Stump the Brains Trust compered by Lyell Boyes.

8:59 Artist: Radio New Zealand Orchestra

Song: You and I

Comp: Slater

Album: LTV 13

Label: Music World

Dur: 4'05"

9:07 Radio Daze

John Terris recalls his radio career in the 1950s and 1960s.

Part Three 15'09" includes

Artist: Pat Rogers

Song: Taumaranui

Comp: Cape

Album: EA 25

Label: Kiwi

Dur: 3'17"

9:22 Artist: Shirley Rhodes and Julian Lee (piano)

Song: Eternally

Comp: Not stated

Album: 008

Label: Stebbing Zodiac

Dur: 2'27"

9:26 The Trekka Story - Part 4

Todd Niall continues the story of the Trekka, New Zealand's only homegrown designed and produced motor vehicle.

14'38

9:42 Crooner of the 1940s and 1940s, John Hoskins, talks about his career in a 2000 interview

17'50"

9:59 Fill Artist: Radio New Zealand Orchestra

Song: For your eyes only

Comp: Slater

Album: LTV 13

Label: Music World

Dur: 4'05"