POLAR EXPLORERS VISIT 4ZB
Sidelights On Admiral Byrd
LTHOUGH Auckland and Wellington are usually the favourite cities as far as visiting celebrities are concerned, there is one field in which Dunedin scores heavily. Antarctic expeditions almost invariably call there.
About a year ago Station 4ZB carried out several interesting broadcasts when Admiral Byrd and his men were in Dunedin on their way to and returning from Little America. Another opportunity occurred recently when the North Star called in on her way back to pick up men and supplies. Fifteen minutes after the North Star had berthed, Don Donaldson of 4ZB was on board renewing friendships made a year ago, and within an hour Dunedin listeners heard from Lieutenant-Commander Lystad and Roger Hawthorne, public re-
lations officer of the expedition, just what it aimed to do. Lieutenant-Commander Lystad, who was interviewed in the studio a couple of days later, has had an exciting career. He has commanded the North Star in both Arctic and Antarctic waters, and has created a record by taking his ship within twelve months as far north and as far south on the surface of the globe as it is possible for a vessel to sail. The following evening Don Donaldson interviewed Roger Hawthorne again. In addition to relating his personal experiences, Mr. Hawthorne was able to give listeners an insight into the character of Admiral Byrd. This interview was repeated from 2ZB.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 84, 31 January 1941, Page 8
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236POLAR EXPLORERS VISIT 4ZB New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 84, 31 January 1941, Page 8
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