Hui for the dedication of the Omarumutu War Memorial Hall, and general conversation , 1961-03-19

File — crate: R043821236, Reel: 5000027055491

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. File 1/1/46

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.

As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.

Dates

1961-03-19

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

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Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)

Language of Materials

Maori

English

Additional Description

Physical Facet

5" LP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 ips HTM.

General

Original catalogue number: 0078.

Track listing

1. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Welcoming speech in Māori
2. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Welcoming speech in English
3. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Flag presented to mana whenua
4. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Karanga by women and welcome speeches by men
5. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Instructions over a loudspeaker in Māori
6. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Welcoming speech by Bishop Panapa, in English and Māori
7. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Speech by the Minister of Māori Affairs, Mr Ralph Hanan. Covers development of the hall, employment, housing, race relations and language retention, and tribute to the Māori Battalion
8. Omarumutu War Memorial Hall dedication: Instructions over a loudspeaker
9. Casual conversation in Māori with English interjections: Group of men, including Matiu Te Hau, talk following the dedication
10. Casual conversation in Māori with English interjections