It was this very day, July 11th, back in 1983 that Lorraine Downes won the Miss Universe competition. The vibrant 19-year-old kiwi, with the engaging smile, stood on a stage in Missouri in front of 16,000 people, and a global TV audience of 700 million to win and change the trajectory of her life forever. There were unbelievably happy times ahead - and incredible tragedy too.

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It was this very day, July 11th, back in 1983 that Lorraine Downes won the Miss Universe competition. The vibrant 19-year-old kiwi, with the engaging smile, stood on a stage in Missouri in front of 16,000 people, and a global TV audience of 700 million to win and change the trajectory of her life forever. There were unbelievably happy times ahead - and incredible tragedy too.
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It’s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

It&rsquo;s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

In My Day

It’s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB

It&rsquo;s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB

Caller of the night: 1983's Miss Universe Lorraine Downes talks the highs and lows of being Miss Universe

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When Sam was on her big OE in the UK, she landed a great gig as the nanny to a member of the extended royal family.

In her care, were 2 little girls, who always warned her about what she needed to do if they were to bump into Queen Elizabeth.

Then, one day, while out on the palace grounds, they saw the royal corgis galloping towards them, so she knew who they were about to meet!

Sam told her story to Roman Travers on In My Day. 

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When Sam was on her big OE in the UK, she landed a great gig as the nanny to a member of the extended royal family.
In her care, were 2 little girls, who always warned her about what she needed to do if they were to bump into Queen Elizabeth.
Then, one day, while out on the palace grounds, they saw the royal corgis galloping towards them, so she knew who they were about to meet!
Sam told her story to Roman Travers on In My Day.&nbsp;
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Caller of the Night: The unusual way of meeting royalty

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On a special edition of In My Day, Roman Travers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic ZB brand. 

And what better way to celebrate than our listeners sharing their memories with us. 

So listeners like Anne, Warwick, Patrick, Christine and Kate called Roman to share their favourite ZB moments. 

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On a special edition of In My Day, Roman Travers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic ZB brand.&nbsp;
And what better way to celebrate than our listeners sharing their memories with us.&nbsp;
So listeners like Anne, Warwick, Patrick, Christine and Kate called Roman to share their favourite ZB moments.&nbsp;
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ZB listeners share their memories of the station

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Patrick Grace joined Roman to yarn about his memories on ZB during the 100th anniversary show!

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Patrick Grace joined Roman to yarn about his memories on ZB during the 100th anniversary show!
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Caller of the Night: I got away with it because no one was listening

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Caller of the night: 1983's Miss Universe Lorraine Downes talks the highs and lows of being Miss Universe

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