Proudfoot, John William Biography 1971

PROUDFOOT, John William
Regional Director (Northern) NZBC (New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation) (1969)
Born: Wellington 19-6-1914, son of W. G. Proudfoot; married 1940 Jean, daughter of F. B. Barton; two sons, one daughter
Education: Wellington College
Joined Broadcasting Board as office boy 2YA 1931; Varied programming and announcing work until 1940 then overseas 2nd NZEF, transferring to broadcasting unit as war correspondent 1943; Station Manager Napier 1945, then Ist NZBS (New Zealand Broadcasting Service) Concert Manager; managed concerts 1st three seasons National Orchestra; Appointed Station manager 4YA 1948, Station Manager 1YA 1950, District Manager Dunedin 1956; District Manager Auckland 1962-
Recreation: Gardening
Private address: 21 Riddell Road, St Heliers, Auckland

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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971

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1971

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AH & AW Reed

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  • John William Proudfoot

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610129

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