He Competed With A Thunderstorm
"THIS must be the most extraordinary broadcast in the whole of my broadcasting career," said Eric Welch (above) when doing a running commentary on the Phoenix Handicap at Moonee Valley. During the race thunder crashed and rain roared down and Welch told listeners that he could not tell one horse from the other; at the three furlongs mark he lost them altogether. Eric Welch recently celebrated his 20th anniversary in radio. His entire career has been confined to two stations, 3LO and 3DB..Before entering radio he was a newspaper man. He has a pleasant microphone delivery, a photographic memory, a good sense of showmanship, and a wide knowledge of racing. While New Zealand horses were in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup race, he was asked by the NBS of New Zealand to give a line or two on their form and prospects, and his first recorded commentary was heard on October 26 from the main National stations in New Zealand. Arrangements were also made between the NBS and 3DB for Welch to present a commentary following the Cup on November 6.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 334, 16 November 1945, Page 11
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186He Competed With A Thunderstorm New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 334, 16 November 1945, Page 11
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