Ranfurly Shield arrives in New Plymouth. 1957. Part 1 ; Ranfurly Shield arrives in New Plymouth. 1957. [Part ?].

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Side 1: Unidentified reporters describe the arrival of the Taranaki rugby team at New Plymouth airport. The Ranfurly Shield is held up by Captain Peter Burke at the doorway of aircraft. Burke comments on their Shield win. The Victory parade is described, and there are comments from officials.

Side 2: Official welcome back and congratulations to the team by the Mayor; a Taranaki Rugby Union representative, possibly Mr Gilhooly; Manager Jack Sullivan; and Captain Peter Burke. Mr Langdon, President of the Rugby Union, presents the Ranfurly Shield to Mr Gilhooly[?].

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Year 1957

Reference number 143468

Media type AUDIO

Collection Sound Collection

Genre Sports radio programs
Radio programs
Sound recordings

Credits RNZ Collection
Burke, Peter Standish, 1927-, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Sullivan, John Lorraine, 1915-1990, Speaker/Kaikōrero

Duration 00:21:30

Date 1957

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