Clark, Brian, 1929-

Description
Oral history. His boy soprano voice gave him entry to the Chapel Royal choir. Joined the Navy at 17 years and had 8 years there, including submarine experience. Was to emigrate to NZ on 10 pound assisted passage, but it ceased just before he left so had to pay 300 pounds. Came to New Plymouth first and worked as a truck driver. Employed by 2ZB meant a move to Wellington, followed by 31 years in broadcasting, winning Mobil award for top announcer. Retired to New Plymouth and is interested in gardening, theatre and has travelled overseas with the National Band.
Recorded: 29 November 1994
Interviewer: Joy Peckham
Abstraction: Jan Wilks
Restrictions: None

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Subject person
Classification
oral history/(for Archives)
Collection
Oral histories-Emigration
Item list

  Part 1

Research tape

  Part 2

Abstract

  Part 3

Master tape

Accession number
ARC2008-010
Collection type
Archives

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