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Willtubby2005: /* Creating a year page */

2026-01-14T20:53:31Z

Creating a year page

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	# Paste:		# Paste:
	<pre>		<pre>
	{{subst:~~YearStarter~~\|year=2026}}		{{subst:YearPageStarter\|year=2026}}
	</pre>		</pre>
	# Save and populate the tables		# Save and populate the tables

Willtubby2005: /* Creating pages on the World News Polka Archive */

2026-01-14T20:43:25Z

Creating pages on the World News Polka Archive

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	This guide explains how to create new pages using the archive’s templates and editorial standards.		This guide explains how to create new pages using the archive’s templates and editorial standards.

	~~---~~

	== Creating a new version page ==		== Creating a new version page ==
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	# Click '''Save page'''		# Click '''Save page'''
	# Fill in the sections as appropriate		# Fill in the sections as appropriate

	~~---~~

	== Creating a year page ==		== Creating a year page ==
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	</pre>		</pre>
	# Save and populate the tables		# Save and populate the tables

	~~---~~

	== Creating a Base Version page ==		== Creating a Base Version page ==
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	</pre>		</pre>

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	== Broadcast history tables ==		== Broadcast history tables ==
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	\| 2 Feb 2024 \|\| Re-air \|\| <ref>https://archive.org/details/...</ref>		\| 2 Feb 2024 \|\| Re-air \|\| <ref>https://archive.org/details/...</ref>
	</pre>		</pre>

	~~---~~

	== References ==		== References ==
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	* Infoboxes must not contain references		* Infoboxes must not contain references

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	== Interviews ==		== Interviews ==
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	* Quoted verbatim unless otherwise stated		* Quoted verbatim unless otherwise stated
	* Permission from the interviewee is required		* Permission from the interviewee is required

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	== Naming conventions ==		== Naming conventions ==
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	\| Year page \|\| 2024		\| Year page \|\| 2024
	\|}		\|}

	~~---~~

	== Editorial scope ==		== Editorial scope ==

Willtubby2005: /* Creating a new version page */

2026-01-14T20:42:59Z

Creating a new version page

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	# Paste the following:		# Paste the following:
	<pre>		<pre>
	{{subst:~~VersionStarter~~}}		{{subst:VersionStarterBarry}} or {{subst:VersionStarterGuest}}
	</pre>		</pre>
	# Click '''Save page'''		# Click '''Save page'''

Willtubby2005 at 22:04, 11 January 2026

2026-01-11T22:04:14Z

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Willtubby2005 at 21:57, 11 January 2026

2026-01-11T21:57:29Z

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	Creating ~~a new Version page (guest or Barry)~~		Creating pages on the World News Polka Archive
	~~Step-by-step~~

	In the search box, type the page title ~~you want~~		This guide explains how to create new pages using the archive’s templates and editorial standards.

			Creating a new Guest or Barry version page

			In the search box, type the page title
	Example:		Example:

	Anne Reburn – Guest Version		Anne Reburn – Guest Version


	Click Create this page		Click Create this page

	Paste ~~the following exactly~~:		Paste:

	{{subst:VersionStarter}}		{{subst:VersionStarter}}
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	Click Save page		Click Save page

	~~Edit the page and fill~~ in:		Fill in:

	Infobox fields		Infobox fields
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	References		References






	Creating a new Year page		Creating a new Year page
	~~Step-by-step~~

	Create a page named:		Create a page named:
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	No Polka Fridays table		No Polka Fridays table

	Creating a ~~new~~ Base Version page		Creating a Base Version page

	~~Base Versions define lyric variants used across many broadcasts.~~

	~~Step-by-step~~		Base Versions describe lyric variants used across multiple broadcasts.

	Create a page named:		Create a page named:
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	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	'''~~If you're an insomniac and a good night's sleep you lack~~'''		'''{{{opening_line}}}'''
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

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	* [[Anne Reburn – Guest Version]]		* [[Anne Reburn – Guest Version]]
	* [[Phoebe Hunt – Guest Version]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

	~~Template:~~BaseVersionNav		{{BaseVersionNav}}



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	Save the page		Save the page

			Ensure the navigation bar appears at the bottom:

			{{BaseVersionNav}}

			Broadcast history tables

			All broadcast tables must include:

			Date

			Notes

			Source column

			Internet Archive links are preferred.

			Example row:

			\| 2 Feb 2024 \|\| Re-air \|\| <ref>https://archive.org/details/...</ref>

			References

			Use <ref> tags inline

			Include <references /> at the bottom of the page

			Infoboxes must not contain references

			Interviews

			Must be clearly labelled as private correspondence

			Quoted verbatim unless stated otherwise

			Permission from the interviewee is required

			Naming conventions
			Page type Format
			Guest version Anne Reburn – Guest Version
			Barry version Barry Mitchell – Original Version (1992)
			Base version Base Version 3
			Year page 2024
			Editorial scope

			This archive documents broadcast versions of the World News Polka.
			It does not host video or audio files.

Willtubby2005: Created page with "Creating a new Version page (guest or Barry) Step-by-step In the search box, type the page title you want Example: Anne Reburn – Guest Version Click Create this page Paste the following exactly: {{subst:VersionStarter}} Click Save page Edit the page and fill in: Infobox fields Overview Broadcast history table Lyric alterations Behind the scenes (if applicable) References Creating a new Year page Step-by-step Create a page named: 2026 Paste: {{..."

2026-01-11T21:35:17Z

Created page with "Creating a new Version page (guest or Barry) Step-by-step In the search box, type the page title you want Example: Anne Reburn – Guest Version Click Create this page Paste the following exactly: {{subst:VersionStarter}} Click Save page Edit the page and fill in: Infobox fields Overview Broadcast history table Lyric alterations Behind the scenes (if applicable) References Creating a new Year page Step-by-step Create a page named: 2026 Paste: {{..."

New page

Creating a new Version page (guest or Barry)
Step-by-step

In the search box, type the page title you want
Example:

Anne Reburn – Guest Version

Click Create this page

Paste the following exactly:

{{subst:VersionStarter}}

Click Save page

Edit the page and fill in:

Infobox fields

Overview

Broadcast history table

Lyric alterations

Behind the scenes (if applicable)

References

Creating a new Year page
Step-by-step

Create a page named:

2026

Paste:

{{subst:YearStarter|year=2026}}

Save, then populate:

Broadcast table

No Polka Fridays table

Creating a new Base Version page

Base Versions define lyric variants used across many broadcasts.

Step-by-step

Create a page named:

Base Version 3

Paste:

== Overview ==

'''Base Version 3''' is a term coined by the WNN Polka Archive and refers to a standard lyric variant of the World News Polka.

== Opening lyrics ==

<blockquote>
'''If you're an insomniac and a good night's sleep you lack'''
</blockquote>

== Origin ==

'''TODO:''' Describe when and why this lyric variant was introduced.

== Usage ==

This base version is commonly used for:
* Guest performances
* Studio re-air recordings
* Seasonal or filler broadcasts

== Known examples ==

* [[Anne Reburn – Guest Version]]
* [[Phoebe Hunt – Guest Version]]

== References ==
<references />

Template:BaseVersionNav

[[Category:Base versions]]

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