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The 3AW Archive.

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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.

2025 The Simon Owens Radio Archive
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Episodes
  • The great sense of humour of Allan Moffat
    Nov 23 2025

    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 paying tribute by recounting stories from his amazing career. But it's also great to know he was a fabulous guy as well.

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    4 mins
  • John Laws speaks to a caller about Rolf Harris
    Nov 9 2025

    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 would have dismissed the caller very quickly. Warning - it may be a little offensive to some ears.

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    7 mins
  • Geoff Manion in studio as Conway Twitty records an album in April 1972
    Aug 5 2025

    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 five segments to thi

    Seg 1 Janine Walker (wife of Bill Walker) interviewed by Geoff ManionJanine is one of the "Nashville Sound Quartet". Interview is recorded at Bradley's Barn - The recording studio owned and run by Owen Bradley who is also producing the album.


    Seg 2 - Conway Twitty at Bradley's Barn recording the song Unchanging Love as Geoff Manion walks freely around the studio commentating whilst hearing close-ups of the various instruments.


    Seg 3 - Conway Twitty being interviewed by Geoff Manion


    Seg 4 - Radio host identified as John from WSM radio being interviewed by Geoff Manion


    Seg 5 - Conway Twitty at Bradley's Barn recording the song White Lightning (Pig Sooie)

    For more information about this recording contact Simon Owens at Melbourne, Australia's Radio station 3AW sowens@3aw.com.au

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    20 mins
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