Recollections Radio: Recent Episodes
Jill Bowie and Kay Mercer
Monday morning-tea time is now all about sharing memories with you, old and new, of life in Dunedin.
Bringing you stories, interviews and music from times past, and inviting you to share your memories with us.
Presented by Jill Bowie and Kay Mercer, the team behind Dunedin Public Libraries' Scattered Seeds archive, thanks to generous funding by the New Zealand Libraries Partnership Project.
In today's show, we talk to Jim Strang about his father, Harry Strang, the Joe Brown dances and life in a musical family. Jill looks into some ghosts, since it's Halloween, and we remember the Joe Brown 24-hour dance marathon.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week's show features part 2 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years, and possible solutions to the current lack of live music venues in the City. Jill explores the history of the Hallenstein Brothers, while Kay looks at another iconic Dunedin music venue, The Crown.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week's show features part 1 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years. Kay looks at the story of Sammy's Nightclub, while Jill makes a historical visit to the Bing Harris building, paves the way to honouring another Dunedin lady with a street name. Plus music from the Dead Flowers
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode, Jill recalls the former purpose of the Hocken Library as a dairy factory; Kay looks at 50's New Zealand, as well as some more unusual Kiwi inventions. We bring you part 2 of our interview with the Otago Vintage Machinery Club. And Jill states the case for celebrating another Dunedin woman who deserves to be honoured by a street name
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode we'll take a look at the Filleul St roller skating rink and the Exchange Building.We talk to Ron Holdaway and Bob Sims from the Otago Vintage Machinery Club, and the amazing exhibits at their Outram-based museum. Jill tells the story of Marion Hatton, another candidate for a Dunedin Street name. And Kay celebrates world peace via ploughing with a look at the peace cairn in Outram's Allanton Road.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode, we pay our respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and examine some royal traditions and etiquette. Jill recalls an invitation to see the Queen for former City Librarian Ada Fache. We enjoy the last part of our interview with Dunedin's acting royalty, Terry MacTavish. And Jill examines the history of James MacAndrew - the uncrowned King of Dunedin
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode, Kay explores the history of dance halls, country balls and harvest dances, while Jill revisits the Kaleidoscope World exhibition at the Hocken. We feature part three of our interview with the doyenne of Dunedin theatre, Terry MacTavish, and Jill looks into a few manhole covers and the story of Dunedin metal merchants A & T Burt.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
30 - Theatre, Dance Halls, Dunedin Street Names - This week's show features part 2 of our interview with Dunedin's queen of theatre, Terry MacTavish. Kay pulls back the curtain on some of theatre's strange traditions and superstitions, while Jill explores the life of Dunedin's legendary formal dance tutor Miss Wallace and also reveals the story behind another Dunedin lady worthy of a street name.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Today's show features the first of a four-part interview with Dunedin acting legend Terry McTavish, talking about her life in theatre and drama education. Jill explores the Winter Garden, while Kay uncovers the story of a teeny tiny manuscript by Charlotte Bronte. We return to the Dunedin Street names project, and Kay relates the tale of an amazing 2nd hand bookshop find.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode we remember the work of Margaret Urlich, are grossed out by an historic cockroach, and we speak to one of the guests at The Hermitage Hotel on Mount Cook, the day it burned down in 1957. Plus Jill continues her exploration of important women in Dunedin's history, who are, or perhaps should be, memorialised in Dunedin street names.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week's show features an interview with bookbinder Kathleen McCarthy, who recalls the great book shops of Dunedin that she grew up with. And we pay tribute to Olivia Newton John by playing one of our faves.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
24 - Memories, bookshops, history and music - On today's show we continue our exploration of life as a 2nd hand bookseller with special guest, Mike Hamblyn; we share fond memories of the TV Telethon, and Jill delves further into the Dunedin Street Names project, looking at the life of Mary Ann McCarthy. Plus history factorials to impress your mates. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
On this week's show, Jill explores the work of NZ artist Heber Thompson, while Kay recalls Dunedin's long history of bookshops and interviews special guest, former second-hand bookshop owner Mike Hamblyn. We look at the skew of Dunedin street names towards the male and celebrate Dunedin artist Shona McFarlane. We'll round off with a wry smile at some bizarre olde English laws that have yet to be repealed, and great music
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this week's show, Jill looks back at the Arthur Barnett store in Dunedin, while Kay examines some bizarre laws that have yet to be repealed in olde England and commemorates the death of Jane Austen. We have part 2 of our interview with Literary Walks founder, writer and poet Beverly Martens. And Kay recalls the history of pizza, while Jill's thoughts turn to love with a look at AH Reed's letters to his wife.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In today's show we hear part 1 of our interview with literary walker Beverly Martens; we celebrate the work of artist Robyn White, and we delve into the history of the cultured pearl. We look back on the famous World Championship Chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, learn about the discovery of China's Terracotta Army, and delve into the original publication of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird".
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this week's show, we'll hear part 2 of Kay's interview with Hocken Music Curator, Amanda Mills, plus a celebration of typewriters, spam and Alice in Wonderland, while Jill recalls the work of Dunedin artist and educationalist, Gordon Tovey.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week Kay interviews Amanda Mills, Music Curator at the Hocken Library, about the Hocken Flying Nun exhibition Kaleidoscope World, and a life immersed in music, while Jill remembers disco and the 1964 Beatles tour.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
On today's show Jill and Kay examine modern Matariki, uncover the true story of Rob Roy and learn about a Kiwi innovator who didn't just design big fruit. Jill finally reveals details of her secret project. Plus part 2 of Kay's interview with the Globe Theatre Trust
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week's show features an interview with the Globe Theatre, while Jill and Kay chat about Dunedin's Dance Hall days, the Alexandra Clock, really weird jobs and big fruit
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
17 - Queen's visit, Ron Esplin, Hyde Disaster - Second part of an interview with local artist, Ron Esplin, talking about his early life and work. Recollection of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Dunedin in 1954. And remembrance of the Hyde Railway Disaster 4th June 1943.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Kay interviews artist Ron Esplin, the latest on the Virtual Theatre Museum - the Playhouse and Dunedin Repertory Theatre, Kay recollects the Dunedin Tailoresses' Union, and Jill talks about the Dunedin Railway Station
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
15 - Julie Woods, dug-outs, swimming baths - Part 2 of Kay's interview chatting to That Blind Woman, Julie Woods about her travels, plus Jill reveals the secret dug-outs in the Octagon, the history of the Moray Place Swimming baths, and Kay kicks off a new project for the Scattered Seeds archive remembering your favourite book shops.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
An interview with 'That Blind Woman', Julie Woods, on life and saying "why not" to everything. Plus Jill has 'letters to the editor' regarding the Dunedin Repertory Theatre's early production of 'Autumn Crocus', and Kay talks burials for howitzers and unknown miners.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
13 - Ruth Arnison - Lilliput Libraries and Poems in the Waiting Room.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Mary Ronnie on Archie Dunningham and Kay on ANZAC
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09 - Lisa Warrington on Dunedin Theatre plus Kay talks weddings.
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08 - Sarah Gallagher on the Scarfie Flats of Dunedin.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
06 - Neil Gamble - Flooding and Drainage on the Taieri.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
04 - Interview with Russell Campbell pt2.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
03 - Interview with Russell Campbell pt1
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02 - Dunedin Light Rail Trust - Kay and Jill chat to Neville Jennett from the Dunedin Light Rail trust. This is the group that is looking at reinstating the Mornington cable car.
01 - How the Scattered Seeds Project Began
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz