Sounds Historical for Sunday 23 March 2014

8:10 Today in New Zealand History 3’55”

Founding of Otago 23 March 1848.    

8:17 Song: Otago My Home 6’14”

Artist: Martin Curtis
Composer: Curtis
Album: Below the High Country
Label: Gin and Raspberry  GRCD 023                    

8:26 Homework – Mystery voice and question:

In 1920 which was New Zealand’s fifth largest town: Hamilton, Wanganui or Invercargill?

8:28 The Lever Hit Parade with Selwyn Toogood for 7 June 1956 27’43”

Song: No Not Much
Artist: Four Lads

Song: The Great Pretender
Artist: The Platters

Artist: Eddie Fisher
Song: Dungaree Doll

Artist: The  Four Aces
Song: A Woman in Love

Artist: Bill Haley
Song: See You Later Alligator

Artist: Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra
Song: Robin Hood  

Artist: Dinah Shore
Song: Love and Marriage

Artist: The Stardusters  
Song: Shifting Whispering Sands
Composer: Gilbert/Hadler
Album: Kiwi Nostalgia
Label: BMG 74321 392832                 

9:06 As I Remember 4’27”

Athol Antics by Allen Little of Levin.     

9:12 Song: The Shearer 3’30”

Artist: David Hadfield
Composer:  Hadfield
Album: N/S
Label: Private PR 2365                        

9:17 Homework – Mystery voice and question:

In 1920 which was New Zealand’s fifth largest town: Hamilton, Wanganui or Invercargill?

9:19 Comedian Spike Milligan interviewed by Geoff Robinson on Midday Report in 1980 8’01"

9:29 Song: Packing My Things 2’41”

Artist: The George Wilder Rehabilitation Society Bush Band
Composer:  Trad
Album: Banjo Pickers’ Convention 1968
Label:  Kiwi SLC 66      

9:34 The Wizards of Quiz 13’07”

An extract from a 1950 comedy show compered by Jack Dobson.  

9:49 A preview of the Lady Wigram Trophy race in Christchurch in 1951 7’42”

Comments from some competitors. The 1951 race was won by Les Moore of New Zealand.