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