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A story of 1914-1918, the narrative is 'told by a grey haired widow' who 'relates to her son the experiences of his father from his enlisting to his death on the field of battle' ('Broadcast Features,' p.9).
Notes
The 1937 Melbourne and Perth productions, although broadcast on the same day, were independently produced and performed.
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Broadcast from Melbourne radio station 3LO on 25 April. It was subsequently heard on relay throughout the country (except Western Australia). The producer was John Cairns.
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