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U-series. Musical recital on troop ship. Part 1 of 3

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Year
1940
Reference
11091
Media type
Audio

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Rights Information
Year
1940
Reference
11091
Media type
Audio

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Series
U series
Duration
00:02:05
Broadcast Date
10 Sep 1940
Credits
RNZ Collection
Rex, Tony, Vocalist

Part 1 of 3
Recordings made at a musical recital in the officers' lounge of a troop ship ("Empress of Japan") carrying the 3rd Echelon of the 2NZEF overseas.

A song by Private Tony Rex [Military Service no. 26278], "Passing By" 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.