2016: New Awarua book

Scenes from the launch of Alex Glennie’s book A Scrapbook of History: Awarua Radio ZLB at the Awarua Communications Museum on Saturday 3 September 2016

The 282-page book is A4-size and includes photographs, maps, documents and stories of Awarua Radio from its inception in 1913 until its closure in 1991.

Paula McKenzie, President of the Awarua Communications Museum, welcomes guests
Paula McKenzie, President of the Awarua Communications Museum, welcomes guests
Members of the media listen to guest speaker Joe Anderson.
Members of the media listen to guest speaker Joe Anderson.
Alex Glennie, author of 'A Scrapbook of History: Awarua Radio ZLB'
Alex Glennie, author of ‘A Scrapbook of History: Awarua Radio ZLB’
A big crowd was on hand at Awarua Communications Museum for the book launch. — in Awarua,A big crowd was on hand at Awarua Communications Museum for the book launch. New Zealand.
A big crowd was on hand at Awarua Communications Museum for the book launch.
Ready to celebrate!
Ready to celebrate!
Southland Times, 5 September 2016, page 1
Southland Times, 5 September 2016, page 1. Click to enlarge.
Southland Express, 8 September 2016, page 6
Southland Express, 8 September 2016, page 6. Click to enlarge.
Some of the people responsible for the Awarua Communications Museum
Some of the people responsible for the Awarua Communications Museum. L-R: Clifford Shirreffs, David Johnston, Alex Glennie, Vonnie Crawford, Paul McKay, Paula McKenzie, Rebecca Sparks, Brendon Sparks

The speakers (videos by Brendon Sparks)

Photos of Musick Memorial Radio Station presented to Awarua Communications Museum by Musick Point Radio Group, 3 September 2016
Photos of Musick Memorial Radio Station presented to Awarua Communications Museum by Musick Point Radio Group, 3 September 2016
Invitation to the Awarua Radio book launch
Invitation to the Awarua Radio book launch