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New Local Radio Station Officially Opened

Gisborne's new radio broadcasting station, on the corner of Childers Road and Grey Street, was officially opened by the chairman of the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, Major-General W. S. McKinnon, on March 27.

A large number of guests attended the function. After Major-General McKinnon declared the building open they were shown through the new studios. Then followed a buffet dinner which was held in the Archery Club Hall.

The new building, set back from the actual street corner, is enhanced by the pohutukawa tree which was already growing on the site.

Some of the guests seated at the opening ceremony.

Major-General W. S. McKinnon unveils the plaque commemorating the opening of the new building

Announcer on opening-day duty, John Henry, explains the "workings" to wide-eyed young visitor, Craig Walters

Technician Trevor Barker operates one of the two electronic control desks, the most up-to-date in the country

Head Office installation supervisor, Mr John Searing, inspecting some of the equipment

Messrs Berbie Brown and Terry Raggett and Miss Glenys Jones at work in the programme department

Radio 2ZG's announcer-operated desk Radio 2YW'also has the same type of desk

Radio station manager, Mr Ian Vernazoni, at his desk

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 202 : April 21, 1971

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