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

• Main Author: Swain, Hector K.
• Other Authors: Hierlihy, Oscar
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 1990
• Subjects: Work; Broadcasting; Hierlihy; Oscar; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6213

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.