Hierlihy, Oscar. 1. First Interview about his work in the early days of Newfoundland and Labrador radio.

Oscar Hierlihy talks about his experiences working in early radio boadcasting in Newfoundland and Labrador. Recording is difficult to hear. 00:00 - Tape begins with various clips of prayers; 01:27 - Oscar Hierlihy talks about 8WMC before they were VOWR; There was a need for someone for the radio, th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Swain, Hector K.
Other Authors: Hierlihy, Oscar
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 1990
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6213
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Summary:Oscar Hierlihy talks about his experiences working in early radio boadcasting in Newfoundland and Labrador. Recording is difficult to hear. 00:00 - Tape begins with various clips of prayers; 01:27 - Oscar Hierlihy talks about 8WMC before they were VOWR; There was a need for someone for the radio, the station being turned over to him; soliciting advertisements; music they played; 07:55 - Talks about someone investing in a high powered radio station and he was asked to help; set up of a radio station; 15:34 - Talks about Allan Telephone Company; their water setup in the building; 18:26 - Talks about John [John Joseph] Murphy; VONF; 27:07 - Joey Smallwood's farm on Kenmount road and The Barrelman program; 39:00 - Talks about the CBC; 40:00 - Talks about announcing messages from the public; 42:25 - CJON going on the air in 1951; Applying to be a radio station; The Gospel News; 46:00 - Talks about still working at the telephone company while working with the radio; Radio circuits around the province.