One tidbit that was uncovered during the research for this podcast was that the Australian Apple & Pear Marketing Board commissioned a composer named Ward Leopold to write a song about the benefits of eating apples.

Ward Leopold was also a radio producer, musician and writer and was best known for his radio sketch series 'Here's Hooey'.

Although some of his work is held in the National Film and Sound Archive, as far as we can tell, 'The Apple Song' was never recorded.

Beyond the Crown has now rectified that and we present you with the only known recording of this song.

'The Apple Song' was performed by David Blunden and recorded by Justin Rouillon.

'Go Wacko for Wacko Soap' written by Ward Leopold, taken from 'Here's Hooey'.

Excerpt from 'Love & an Apple Cart' narrated by Justin Rouillon.

Beyond The Crown is hosted by Lou Bromley.

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This podcast has been made possible by the Regional Arts Development Fund; it's a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Southern Downs Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.