5 Nov, 1999.  It's the day before the public vote on The Australian republic referendum. It's a two-question referendum to amend the Constitution of Australia. The first question asks whether Australia should become a republic with a President appointed by Parliament.  The second question asked whether Australia should alter the Constitution to insert a preamble. 
Now, on the eve of the referendum, former political opponents and Prime Ministers in their own rights Gough Whitlam and Malcom Fraser join forces to urge the nation to vote for a republic.  Listen here for edited highlights of their speeches.

5 Nov, 1999.&nbsp; It's the day before the public vote on The Australian republic referendum. It's a two-question referendum to amend the Constitution of Australia. The first question asks whether Australia should become a republic with a President appointed by Parliament.&nbsp; The second question asked whether Australia should alter the Constitution to insert a preamble.&nbsp; Now, on the eve of the referendum, former political opponents and Prime Ministers in their own rights Gough Whitlam and Malcom Fraser join forces to urge the nation to vote for a republic.&nbsp; Listen here for edited highlights of their speeches.

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.

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.

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