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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