A compilation of three audio cuts.
1. Tom Finney, the captain of the English soccer team in New Zealand, talks about New Zealand soccer standards, transfer fees and sport in other countries. Recorded June 15, 1961.
2. 3YA announcer Arnold Wall narrates a programme to mark the centenary of The Christchurch Press on May 25, 1961.
It includes interviews with members of the newspaper's staff and background sound effects of printing presses and the linotype room.
Historian W.J. Gardner, of the University of Canterbury talks about the newspaper's origins in 1861
A.R. Cant, editor of The Press talks about the paper's reputation
Jack Mullins, former reporter talks about the use of pigeons to deliver sports results to the paper
R.H. Launder, Circulation, talks about how the paper is delivered to centres around Canterbury, the South Island and even Antarctica.
George Doms, the head printer recalls his career which began as a runner-boy in Greymouth.
3. The reopening of the Portland Island lighthouse in Wairoa as a memorial to lighthouse keepers. June 20, 1961.
Mr R.E. Shortt, Mayor of Wairoa explains how the lighthouse came to be dismantled and removed to its new position in Wairoa.
Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Frank Goetz speaks about the history of the lighthouse and pays tribute to New Zealand's lighthouse keepers.