| Weekly Review No 147 (1944) Pacific Men Return: The largest draft of New Zealand soldiers so far return from the Pacific War and disembark from the troop ship at the Port of Auckland. Some have been away 2 years and have taken part in some of the biggest sea and land operations against the Japanese. The soldiers march through inner city streets to the Town Hall for a civic reception, including lunch and a few beers. 01.45 Canterbury Rugby Union Teaches Them Young: At Rugby Park in Christchurch, 500 school boys take part in a field day where they practice ball skills, run sprint races and take part in a goal kicking contest. They are young New Zealanders from the tops of their heads to the studs of their boots. 03.15 Admiral Halsey Arrives in New Zealand. The American admiral who commands the South Pacific Forces, including the New Zealand armed services, arrives in Wellington for a short visit. 04.20 Novelty Newspaper Gives Aucklanders Invasion News: An Auckland bookseller chalks up war news on the footpath and on wooden hoardings outside his shop. Many passersby stop to read the latest reports, cartoons and family news.05.25 Brains for Britain, Radio In War: Scenes from inside British radio factories as workers produce the crucial war communications equipment for warships, tanks and fighter planes. Winston Churchill says the development of radio techniques lies at the heart of Allied affairs. A New Zealand radio factory is also busy producing equipment for the war effort helping the local industry to triple its output since the war began. A group of New Zealand radio experts are going to Great Britain to contribute their design and production skills. In the Pacific War, radio bridges the long gaps between planes, ships and men and the equipment must be robust enough to survive the tough tropical conditions. Allied planes are shown training for missions over Europe, missions dependant on radio communications. Duration 08.12
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