1 Jan 1975

And There Was A Great Darkness

From Spectrum, 12:00 pm on 1 January 1975

The eruption of Mt Tarawera on the 10th of June, 1886, including a famous eye-witness account by Rotorua telegraphist Harry Dansey. Produced by Alwyn Owen from material held in the Turnbull Library and Radio NZ Archives.

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