[HCDX] RNZI Radio Heritage Documentary Recalls 8DR Darwin's Horror Christmas

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Gentlemen

Radio Heritage Documentary Recalls 8DR Darwin's Horror Christmas

    The third in a series of radio heritage documentaries being broadcast during the Mailbox segment on Radio New Zealand International airs from November 29, 2004.
    On Christmas Day 1974, the Australian city of Darwin was hit by a massive cyclone which damaged 90% of buildings and left more than 60 people dead, over 1000 injured, and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents.
    Local ABC radio station 8DR 650 AM was initially knocked off air, but returned the following day with an emergency broadcast via a Radio Australia shortwave transmitter.
    David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation presents the inside story from 8DR staff on what happened that day, along with rare audio from the shortwave relay with evacuation announcements and calls for assistance. You'll also hear the haunting song that made Number 1 in Australia soon afterwards, 'Santa Never Made it into Darwin'.
    Hear some of the history of 8DR and early broadcasting in Darwin during World War II, so join David for this special Christmas month broadcast on the 30th anniversary of 8DR's horror Christmas back in 1974.
    Heard via the usual Radio New Zealand International shortwave frequencies, and also at the on-demand audio Mailbox section at www.rnzi.com for the following 14 days. 

Warm regards
David Ricquish
Radio Heritage Foundation
Wellington, New Zealand
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