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Popular Pair Push On
Nelson has lost two of its radio personalities. Sports commentator Alan Paterson has taken the position of programme executive officer with the New Zealand Broadcasting Authority, and Lindsay Yeo whose cheery voice greeted thousands every morning, has transferred to the head office of the N.Z.B.C., in Wellington. Both will be missed and we are sure Nelson wishes them all the best in their new ventures.
Lindsay Yeo, centre, and Alan Paterson, right, joined forces on a breakfast session shortly before they both left. With them is 2ZN's senior announcer Ken Pritchard
We tried to get a snap of Lindsay and his finches, Maxi and Mini. Lindsay played ball but the birds were shy. They are there somewhere
Long standing offsider to Alan was that well known figure in bowls Jack McMahon who voluntarily assisted Alan for about 15 years. One of Jack's key roles in rugby announcing was keeping statistics
Behind every successful man there is a woman, and tribute to Mrs to Alan's work was paid by several speakers at the farewell function
Lindsay relaxes with his wife Jan and daughter Adrienne at home