[Opening Waikato University. Opening Hamilton teachers college. Vintage cars. White herons. Vintage car sounds. Māori Battalion].

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Year
1965
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Audio

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Categories
Interviews (Sound recordings)
Live sound recordings
Nonfiction radio programs
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Special events radio coverage
Duration
00:31:34
Broadcast Date
1965
Credits
RNZ Collection
Bernard Fergusson, 1911-1980, Speaker/Kaikōrero
A. E. (Arthur Ellis) Kinsella, 1918-2004, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Baron Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 1926-, Interviewee
Prudence Gregory, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Radio New Zealand. National Programme, 1964-1986, Broadcaster

1. The official opening of Waikato University with a speeches by the Governor General, Sir Bernard Fergusson and the Minister of Education, Mr Arthur Kinsella. Recorded 26 February 1965.

2. The official opening of Hamilton Teachers' College with speeches by Sir Bernard Fergusson and Arthur Kinsella. Recorded 26 February 1965.

3. A report on the international vintage and veteran car rally though the South Island, and a brief interview with Lord Montagu. Recorded 6 March 1965.

4. A talk on the Okarito white heron colony by a Forest Ranger. Recorded in 1956.

5. Sound effects of vintage cars, recorded in the 1960s.

6. Broadcaster Prudence Gregory recalls the return to Gisborne of the 28th Māori Battalion in 1946, and the ceremonies at Poho-o-Rawiri Marae. She recalls that protocol took precedence and the tapu had to be lifted from the men before private reunions with families could take place. Recorded in the 1960s.