Radio Digest. 1954.11.01. No. 285, part 2.

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Year
1954
Reference
177532
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1954
Reference
177532
Media type
Audio
Series
D series, ca. 1935-1950s.
Categories
Nonfiction radio programs
Radio news programs
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Duration
00:15:14
Broadcast Date
01 Nov 1954
Credits
RNZ Collection
Basham, Barbara, Interviewer
Loughton, Jane, Interviewee
Proctor, George Philip, 1902-1986, Interviewee
New Zealand Broadcasting Service (estab. 1946, closed 1962), Broadcaster

Barbara Basham interviews Miss Jane Loughton about her missionary work in Madagascar. She talks about the history of the British missionaries and how they taught the Madagascar 'natives'. She discusses their rural agricultural practices, living conditions and housing.

Mr G.P. Proctor talks about the automotive and rubber industries in Britain, Ireland and Australia. He explains the safety benefits of foam rubber cushioning and tubeless tyres for cars. He talks about the new developments in Britain and how the many vehicles on the road are a sign of her recovering prosperity.

At the Irish National Festival in Wellington, Pat Earnshaw talks to competitors Mr Wade, Miss Tighan [?] and Mr Reid about hurling, camogie and Gaelic football. They explain the Irish sports and their rules.