The 3AW Archive
The 3AW Archive
From the station's first broadcast on Feb 22, 1932 3AW has been a constant companion to Melburnians. Here we feature some of the highs and lows of or broadcasting history.Social links:
The great sense of humour of Allan Moffat
On 03 Feb, 2004 Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady phoned Allan Moffatt to congratulate him on becoming an Australian citizen. Bruce and Phil were at an outside broadcast when they put the call through. This four minute chat shows the great sense of humour that Allan Moffatt had. Many people are p…
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John Laws speaks to a caller about Rolf Harris
With the passing of John Laws, I thought it worthwhile posting this to demonstrate what set him apart from all others. When Rolf Harris hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, John took the time to explain to this caller why Rolf Harris paintings weren't wanted. Any other talkback show host …
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Geoff Manion in studio as Conway Twitty records an album in April 1972
American Country Music Legend Conway Twitty recorded an album between 01 and 24 April 1972 at Bradley's Barn. The album was titled "I Can't Stop Loving You" Australian Radio Personality Geoff Manion was in studio for a session as Conway recorded Unchanging Love, and White Lightning. There are fiv…
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Phillip Adams with Peter Russell-Clarke 20 Jan, 1978
With the passing of Peter Russell-Clarke I wanted to share this amazing piece of history. Peter was, as we all know, a much loved, colourful television personility. But here in this clip when talking to Philip Adams, on 20 Jan, 1978, he revealed three amazing stories about his father.
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Throwback Thursday - Derryn Hinch Early Editorial on Breakfast with Darren and Unca
October 8, 1987. Each Day, Derryn Hinch would do an early tease of what was to come on his program during the Darren James and Uncle Roy Breakfast Program
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Throwback Thursday - Darren James and Uncle Roy Around the Grounds Segment
Darren James and Uncle Roy tease the 1987 Grand Final.
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Throwback Thursday - Mark Day celebrates 20 years of the Australian Newspaper - 13 July, 1984
On Friday 13th July, 1984, Mark Day dedicated his 3AW Drive program to celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Australian Newspaper.
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4pm News Bulletin from Friday 13 July, 1984 - Read by Jane Holmes
Apropos of nothing. Here's 3AW's lovely Jane Holmes reading a news bulletin on Friday 13th July, 1984 The voice at the very beginning is Muriel Cooper
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Clive Robertson with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady - 19 July, 1992
Clive Robertson passed away in December 2024 aged 78. In later years from his home in the Blue Mountains he used to to listen to Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady, often emailing the pair corrections. With his passing we thought it fitting to post this interview from 1992 when he appeared with t…
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Phillip Adams with Peter Russell-Clarke re Peter's father - 1978
With the recent retirement of the great broadcaster and writer Phillip Adams, here's a little flashback of his time at 3AW in 1978. Here's some edited highlights from 8.30am on January 20th 1978 when Phillip was joined by Celebrity Chef Peter Russell Clarke. Phillip turned the conversation to Pet…
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