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A series of recordings made by the NZ Broadcasting Unit in Egypt. This concert is being presented by New Zealanders in the Maadi Camp recreation tent. An unidentified M.C. introduces the concert and notes two woman artists will also be performing: Miss Burke of Maadi and Miss Myers better known as "Jimmy".
The first item is by Corporal Ray Kennerley [Military Service no. 12735] of Spreydon, Christchurch, who is well known in the trotting world in connection with the horse "Logan Chief." He sings "Friend o'mine" with piano accompaniment.
This item is part of a collection of recordings made by the Mobile Broadcasting Units, which travelled overseas with New Zealand forces between 1940-1945. They recorded New Zealanders' experiences of war and messages to their families and friends, which were sent back home to be played on a weekly radio programme.a