Sounds Historical for Sunday 9 February 2014
8:09 Today in New Zealand History 5’14”
Death of William Williams, first bishop of Waiapu, 9 February 1878.
8:15 Song: Pokarekara Ana 5’18”
Artist: National Male Choir of New Zealand – solos Joe and Don Paul
Composer: Trad
Album: National Male Choir of New Zealand 1999
8:22 Opening of radio station 1YZ Rotorua in 1949 10’14”
Speeches by Minister of Broadcasting Fred Jones and Director of the NZBS William Yates. Part One
8:34 Music from the opening of 1YZ 5’30”
Patricia Tapp and Nancy[Markette?] piano duet and a medley from the pipes of the Rotorua Caledonian Society.
8:40 A Most Notable Mariner 18'25"
Andrew Keyworth talks to Robert Taylor about his life at sea. Part One
9:05 As I Remember 5’13”
Rangi Phillips recalls her nursing career. Part One - Training Days 1930’s
9:12 Song: Me Kimi I Te Ao Nei (Home Sweet Home) 2’44”
Artist: Maureen Kingi with The Maranga Club
Composer: Trad
Album: This Is Maureen Kingi
9:17 The Story of My Suburb 7’46”
Beryl Goodger of Merivale, Tauranga, tells the story of her suburb. She is the last of the original residents. In conversation with Robb Webb.
9:32 Song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 2’19”
Artist: National Male Choir of New Zealand
Composer: Kern
Album: National Male Choir of New Zealand 1999
9:37 Book of the Week 18’05”
Self Portrait by Marti Friedlander.
Auckland University press ISBN 978 1 86940 784 1