A compilation of Christchurch radio personalities on air including Ken Green, Lesley Farrelly, Brian Salkeld, Theo Schou, Vivian Spencer, Jack Gardiner, Owen Leeming, Grace Green, [16:00 spoken advertisement for Women's World, Lichfield-Colombo St Corner] Jack Maybury, Te Ari Pitama, Bill Southgate, Teddy Grundy, John Craig, Robin Gurnsey, Edgars Chivers, Len Perkin, Julie Turpin, George Speed, Alan Dunford, Elizabeth Armstrong, Ian Vernazoni and Reeves Harris.
‘Leave it to the boys’ with George Speed from the Civic Theatre, Christchurch.
Ken Green describes the scene at the Dunedin town hall where the Queen and the Prince of Edinburgh are due to attend a concert. He speaks with Lesley Farrelly who describes the atmosphere. Green lists the pieces which will be performed.
A reporter talks about the phonograph.
An unidentified radio host reports from a factory and talks to children.
An announcer [Vivian Spencer?] gives weather reports for Harewood and Hokitika.
Commentary on the 1953 London to Christchurch aircraft race.
Description of the scene and crowd at a royal arrival.
Description from the air of the Royal yacht ‘Britannia’ in Lyttleton Harbour.
Commentary at a parade and description of several floats.
Commentary before a performance by Colonel Henry Higgenson’s Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Advertisements for frozen lamb from MMM Butchery in Dunedin.
Commentary from Cathedral Square, where a huge crowd has gathered after a procession - VE Day celebrations
Commentary from the King Edwards Barracks of thanksgiving for end of war and honour the war dead.[ Te Ari Pitama]
An unidentified performer sings ‘So Deep is the Night’.
Grace and an unidentified man from 3ZB give an advertisement for Women's World, Lichfield-Colombo St Corner.
On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, several staff from 3ZB are cruising on the Avon River near the Hereford St Bridge. They acknowledge various people who have helped set up their transmissions that day and advertise several local sales. Present are Roy, Julie Turpin, Teddy Grundy, Margaret Stambridge and John Crane.
'Warm Fire' by Andre Kostelznetz and his orchestra.
Ingram Ammonium Tooth Powder advertisement.
Live panel of 3ZB staff, including Jack Maybury, Eddie West, Colin Campbell and Robyn Gurnsey. They recall the Bond Wagon and a song sung about selling war bonds with Jack Maybury and co. They also respond to questions sent in by the audience dealing with household and family problems with humorous answers.
Beginning of an interview with Mr Reeves Harris about 3ZB.