2ZB (Radio station : Wellington, N.Z.)

Date: 1972

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2967

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis in 1972 showing radio station 2ZB studio, Wellington City. Includes images of technicians and broadcasters, including Relda Familton. Transparencies showing scenes at 2ZB studio also at PA12-2966, PA12-2968, PA12-2969, PA12-2970, and PA12-3107. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in June 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-43.

Date: 1936 - 1937

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]

By: Staffan, Lawrence Charles, 1924-1998

Reference: Eph-A-RADIO-1936/37

Description: Includes DX cards from: 3ZR Greymouth (1936); 2ZB Wellington (1937); 2YA Wellington (1937); 3YA Christchurch (1937); and Radionations Geneva (1937). Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, approximately 85 x 159 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr L Staffan in 1997.

Date: 1941

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1941

Description: Includes: Gwen Dallaston and Ron Gillies present "Variety Theatre, net proceeds in aid of Public Service Queen. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 7 March 1941. Programme (2 copies)(Performers Karl Atkinson, Gordon Anderson, Hazel Martin School of Dancing, Brian Barstow, Miss Rosaleen Pound, Miss Peggy McFadden, R C Leslie, Miss Nola Hyde, John Tait, Miss Judy Lewis, Alf Jenkins' Studio, Miss Natalie Wallace, Miss Audrey Lawson, Bryce Glennie, Rita Morris and Betty Paynter, and Samoan group: Leleaga Seumanutafa, Agata Meredith, Maria Hesseman, Ruby Loibl and Bella) Disabled Soldiers' Re-establishment League presents its 1941 monster revue "Britannia", produced by W Lints, in aid of the Victory Queen Carnival Fund. Opera House, 1-10 May 1941. Asst stage manager Mr E F Ward, full orchestra directed by Mr Henry Rudolph; property master Austin Blackie, personnel organiser Mrs Philip Cooke, wardrobe mistress Mrs Harrison). Programme (2 copies) The Great Levante. Programme booklet with photographs of Levante and performers Grock (bull-mastiff), Esma Levante (daughter), Rex and Bess direct from Jack Hylton's World Renowned Band; mention of Levante's agent Malcolm Stuart having been taken prisoner by a German raider on his way to Australia. The Great Levante. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 April 1941. Programme as above, slightly fuller (2 copies) Revuedeville; a pocket revue in the London manner. Devised and directed by W J Mountjoy junr. Original music by Leigh Pownall; lyrics by Lyn Perry. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 8-11 October 1941. Programme The Third Radio Theatre Show [proceeds to the Wellington branch of the Plunket Society]. St James Theatre, 9 February 1941. Souvenir programme (With Rex Walden, Finlay Robb, Southern Colledge, Dulcie Orsborn, Bryan O'Brien, 2ZB Silver Band, "Mary Anne" and Lane Patterson (2ZB personalities), Millicent Dickey, Nola Young, Nancy Richardson, Roderick Hull, Jim Hall, Patricia Collins). Victory Queen Carnival coronation ceremony. Coronation and Grand Pageant. Town Hall Wellington, 3-5 June 1941. Souvenir programme (With photographs of T C A Hislop - chairman, Metropolitan Patriotic Committee), John Annand-Smith - chairman Victory Queen Carnival Committee, T M Donovan - deputy chairman, Victory Queen carnival, Mr W S Wauchop - producer, Mrs Bessie McKinlay - assistant producer, Mollie Rodie - designer, Miss Cora Duncan - ballet mistress, Clement Howe - musical director, Dr A C Keys - conductor. Also has photographs of all queens and runners-up, including queens: Miss Joan Young, Miss Patricia Luckie, Sister Molly Mahoney, Mrs E T W Rio Love, Miss Paddy Hope Gibbons). Mrs Bernard Webb presents her pupils in their annual Variety Recital in the Town Hall Concert Chamber, 16 December 1941. Programme. J C Williamson presents "Aladdin and the wonderful lamp". Gorgeous pantomime, with the Great Levante as Abanazar. New Zealand tour [1941]. Programme (with photographs of Levante, Miss Doris Whimp, Mr Ed Edwards, Miss Esme Levante, Miss Ursula Irving, Mr Robert Butt, Joe Valli and Laurie Long, Gwen Pike and Gwen Bazeley, George Corelli, and Ronald Shand) (2 copies) Quantity: 9 theatre programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by Mr Brian K Mountjoy, Paraparaumu, in 2009.

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-C-PRESCHOOL-1980s

Description: Includes: 1981: Brooklyn Parents Co-Operative Day-Care Group. Brooklyn-based for working mums and dads. Co-operatively run and controlled by members of your community. Screenprinted at Wellington Media Collective, Feb 1981 1982: Northland Kindergarten presents "Northland nite out" at Northland Community Centre, Woburn Road on Saturday 12th June 1982. Dance to the fantastic "Fandango" 1983: Tiny Town; the child care people who really care! ... 30 Brougham St, Mt Victoria next to Clyde Quay School [1983] 1986: Wellington Media Collective. Childcare awareness hui. Saturday 28 June, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm. Wellington Girls College, Pipitea St, Thorndon. Koha accepted ... all welcome. Organised by Wellington Branch NZCA. [Designed by Dave Kent] Wellington Media Collective 1987: Te Hui mo Nga Tau Tataki Tamariki; Early Childhood Education Hui. Saturday 11 July 1987, Victoria University Students Union (Photocopied poster, featuring greetings in many languages) W.C.C. Childcare Centre now open 7 am to 6 pm Mon-Fri. 16-22 Hugh St, Newtown. Call in or phone 899-205 1988: Wellington Region Free Kindergarten Association (Inc) in conjunction with 2ZB Wellington 1035. Early childhood fair, Saturday 30 July 10am-6pm; Sunday 31 July 10am - 5pm [1988] Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, offset prints and photocopies, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 14 August 1995

By: Kelso, Doreen Alley, 1919-2003

Reference: OHColl-1497-01

Description: An interview with Doreen Kelso reflecting on her childhood and career in radio broadcasting. Outlines the beginning of her career at 3MA, Mildura and later working at 2ZB, Wellington. Recounts her involvement with children's programmes and women's programmes. Discusses the arrival of talk back radio and her nervousness about it. Mentions people she has interviewed and discusses retirement. This interview was a pilot for the project 'Radio-people', though no further recordings were made. Title supplied by library. Interviewer(s) - Brent Siddall Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Interview(s). Search dates: 14/08/1995

Date: [1960s-1970s]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2966

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1960s showing men in an office with television equipment. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1960s showing portraits of a woman, and of three women seated at a dining table. Also includes one transparency taken by Beavis circa 1960s showing a bi-plane in the air, and a camera person filming or photographing the spectacle. Also includes transparencies taken by Beavis circa 1960s and 1970s showing radio station 2ZB broadcasters, including Relda Familton. Transparencies showing scenes at 2ZB studio also at PA12-2967 to PA12-2970, and PA12-3107. Title taken from items. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "TV News Editing", "T.V. Colour rejects" and "Top dressing", Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Processing information: Reference number changed in June 2022 during re-processing of the collection. Formerly PAColl-7715-43.

Date: 1960s, 1970s

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-3107

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa 1970s showing power boats in Wellington harbour. Also includes transparencies taken of Beavis inside the 2ZB radio station studios circa 1970s. Also includes images of Regimental Sergeant Major Cocker, Waiouru, taken by Cyril Beavis in the 1960s. Transparencies of RSM Cocker are also at PA12-3108 and PA12-3031. Images relating to 2ZB radio station are also at PA12-2966 to PA12-2968. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Slides delivered in housing with annotations that read "Power boat major", "2ZM [2ZB?]", and "RSM". Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1980 - 1999

Reference: Eph-C-FAIR-1980/1999

Description: Includes the following posters: 1980: St Michael's Church Hall, Kelburn. See you at the Fair, Saturday 27th September; proceeds to Wellington Community Montessori Pre-School Inc [1980] 1982: Newtown Market Day. Wednesday 22nd September [1982] 1983: New Zealand Anglican Chinese Mission Church & Chinese Centre. Anglican gigantic Chinese Bazaar, the biggest bazaar in Wellington. 80th anniversary of the founding of the NZ Chinese Mission. Two Saturdays 3 & 10 September. To be opened by Mr Lindsay Yeo of 2ZB [1983] 1988: 2ZB Great Community Fair. All-day entertainment ... Sunday 16 October 1988, Wellington Show and Sport Centre The Thorndon Fair. Sunday 27th Nov from 11am. Traditional street entertainment, food. For a stall, phone 736-505 [1988] 1991: 1991 Thorndon Fair. Sunday 24 November 11am to 3pm. Tinakori Road if fine; Railway Station if wet. 1992: UNICEF International fair; food, crafts and fun from around the world. Saturday 14 November 1992, Wellington Show and Sports Centre, John Street, Newtown. 1994: UNICEF International fair; see the world in one day. Saturday 5 Nov 1994. Wellington Show Building (2 copies) Quantity: 8 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset and screen prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128916-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128915-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128914-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128909-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128908-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: August 1959

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: 1/4-128907-F

Description: Related index card reads: Personalities. Wellington. August 1959. Lynn Rogers, copywriter 22B, on steps of National Art Gallery, Buckle Street. (See also 1-118). Multiple negs. [Stamp no.] 97 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 60mm single frame film negative

Date: 1970-1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-RADIO-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970s: AWA Clarion Model RU-165 car radio. Owner's insulation and operation manual New Zealand Post Office. Public Relations Division. Radio communications. Pamphlet [1970s] Philips car radios. Fitting and maintenance handbook [1970s?] 1970: Osso Bucco recipe. Person to Person session (Therese Murphy, afternoon personality). InNew Zealand Broadcasting Corporation envelope addressed to Mrs Hans Frohlich, Te Ore Ore Road Masterton, date-stamped 20 April 1970 Certificate of registration as a radio serviceman [issued to] Murray Francis Vincent of Wellington, 5 August 1970. Small card in plastic sleeve NZBC Radio Drama October - December 1970. Pamphlet NZBC The YC programme; March-November 1970. Pamphlet 1971: NZBC Radio Drama October-December 1971. Pamphlet New Zealand Post Office. Satellite earth station, Warkworth [ca 1971] Radio Technicians certificate. Syllabuses [1971] 1972: NZBC Radio Drama January- March 1972. Pamphlet 1974: 2ZB 980, 2ZM Music City 1130. Spots before your eyes ... new advertising rates. Charts on folded card [1974] 1977: The Clockwork Club Machine [a series of six programmes]. March 1977 Radio New Zealand. Nga Maunga Tarewarewa. [Seven 10-minute radio programmes. 1978-1979] 1979: Radio New Zealand. Talking about cancer; a series of eight half-hour programmes ... [1979] Radio New Zealand: Taupo Moana. [Six 8-minute radio programmes. 1978-1979] Radio Rhema non-commercial Christian radio 1575 Khz. [ca 1979] Flier 2ZM Break the bank [1979]. Green entry form 2ZM Office shout. You could be the winner of the 2ZM Office shout. Entry form [1979] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and pamphlet, sizes varying below 250 mm.

Date: 1941 - 1943

Reference: A-442-029

Description: Pencil sketch shows a two-funnelled ship flying a Dutch flag, seen from the right side, with the houses and peak of Mount Victoria in the background. There are two radio masts on Mount Victoria, and a sign "2ZB" between them. The ship in the drawing has two funnels and is flying a Dutch flag; this may identify it as the 'Nieuw Amsterdam', but it could also the 'Johann van Oldenbarnevelt' or the 'Willem Ruys'; all visited Wellington Harbour during the second World War, and have a similar appearance to the ship in this drawing. Date estimated from article in Evening Post, 6 September 1945, Page 8: "In January, 1941, came the beautiful Nieuw Amsterdam, pride of the Netherlands merchant marine. This ship made no fewer than eight visits to Wellington, six of them during 1943, when she carried large quotas of United States troops across the Pacific". Other Titles - Nieuw Amsterdam Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 210 x 257 mm, with two holes punched along upper edge Provenance: Purchased with papers of Sir Terence McLean, from Hard to Find Books, in 2011.

Date: May 1955

From: Sherley, Joan, 1926- :Photographs

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-7863

Description: Haydn Sherley, chief announcer of Station 2ZB, Wellington, being airlifted by a Bristol Sycamore helicopter of the Royal Navy, at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. Photograph taken May 1955 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 19.7 x 25.4 cm

Date: 1947-1980

By: Kelso, Doreen Alley, 1919-2003

Reference: MS-Papers-7382

Description: Comprises correspondence, mainly in the form of letters from listeners, cards and other acknowledgements on her retirement, newspaper cuttings, some dating from 1947, when she was on radio in Mildura, Victoria, and photographs relating to her career in broadcasting. Source of title - Supplied Doreen Kelso (nee Sarah) was a broadcaster and newspaper columnist in Mildura for Radio Sunraysia 3MA, before visiting New Zealand and joining Radio 2ZB in 1948. She became a `shopping reporter', and in 1965 introduced the concept of talkback radio to the station. Retired in 1980. Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photos Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photographs - To Ephemera Collection - Press conference card for the Beatles..

Date: 23 Oct 1992

From: Media Women Oral History Project

By: Maddock Easther, Shirley Frances Whitley, 1928-2001

Reference: OHInt-0052/8

Description: Details family background, mother's interest in reading and father's interest in theatre and film; education at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School; own interest in theatre; work at the Alexander Turnbull Library; move to England and work in theatre there. Discusses move back to New Zealand and work for 1ZB in Auckland; transfer to 2ZB in Wellington; then work as a shopping reporter for radio station in Hamilton; Fullbright scholarship working on interviews with films stars and script writing also covering stories for New Zealand Broadcasting Service including a royal tour to America. Discusses work in television when it started in New Zealand; problems of equality as a woman working in television; documentaries she made on Gallipoli and on National Women's hospital; interviewing parliamentarians; move to Hamilton and motherhood; continuing writing books and a play `Prospect from the past'; issues concerning women publishing. Access Contact - See oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Mary Dayish Venue - Wellington Accompanying material - Articles from: Auckland Star, 26 Dec 1963; Dominion, 16 Jan 1965; Dominion, 29 Apr 1963; Auckland Star, 26 Apr 1963; Auckland Star, 16 Sep 19?; New Zealand Herald, 28 Dec 1963; Auckland Star, 23 Sep 1966; Listener, 7 Jun 1963. Letter: From Shirley Maddock Easther to Mary Daysh about background for the interview. Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1110. Search dates: 1992

Date: [ca early 1960s]

From: Beavis, Cyril Denis Archibald, 1911-2000: Transparencies, negatives, and photographic prints

Reference: PA12-2972

Description: Transparencies taken by Cyril Beavis circa early 1960s showing staff of Broadcasting House and radio personalities. Also includes images of a cake with iced writing that reads "Happy Birthday 2ZB". Transparencies showing Broadcasting House and broadcasting personalities are also at PA12-2970 to PA12-2981. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies.