Beatle George Harrison married model Pattie Boyd on January 21, 1966. Shortly afterwards, they were interviewed for Australian radio, possibly by one of the Australian announcers working for the UK pirate radio stations of the era. And we hear from a fan too.

George and Pattie Harrison interview,  1966

The finish of the 1957 Caulfield Cup, in average sound quality.  Then a sparkling post-race chat between commentator Frank O'Brien and winning jockey Neville Sellwood. And the answer to the question - who was better, Tulloch or Tobin Bronze?

Caulfield Cup 1957 & Neville Sellwood Interview

August 1, 1970. Don Hyde calls the 1st quarter action from Princes Park. Carlton's got off to a flyer - will the Swans eventually reel them back in? The answer is here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_VFL_season#Round_22

Carlton vs South Melbourne 1970

Kids - this is how it was done. Don Lunn ruling breakfast in 1968.

Aircheck - Don Lunn - 1968

Liston Stakes Day 1968. John Vertigan has your Saturday arvo covered, whipping round the racing and footy.

Aircheck - J Vertigan Sports Scoreboard - 1968

Smooth as silk, cool as caramel, night-time host Big Sam Anglesey, purring over the 3UZ airwaves in 1968. Pictured here with pop sensation Russell Morris.

Aircheck - Big Sam Anglesey - 1968

David called out of the blue with so many memories of 3UZ shows, dating back to the late 1950s. So we said we've got to get it recorded !

Listener memories - David Rush Pt 1

Part 2 of our chat with David, recalling the racing coverage of the 1960s...Bert Bryant, John Vertigan, and more.

Listener memories - David Rush - Part 2

Part 3 of our chat with David, recalling The London Stores Show, While Melbourne Sleeps, and more.

Listener memories - David Rush - Part 3

In 1981, Bert narrated a special program, marking the departure of 3UZ from 45 Bourke Street, recalling the stars of the 50s and 60s. 

Bert Newton recalls a golden era of 3UZ

Andy's first radio job was as a Panel Operator in the late 1950s.
He tells us more about what it was like to work at The Greater 3UZ.

UZ90 - Andy Gibson Interview - Final - Part 2

Andy's first radio job was a Panel Operator for the 3UZ stars of the late 1950s. Andy has a fascinating insight into what made the Greater 3UZ tick in a golden era of radio.

UZ90 - Andy Gibson Interview - Final - Part 1

Jack Ayling, Maurie Cavanagh, Des Spain, and co-ordinator John Deeks sign off from the last ever edition of Sportscall.

Last Ever Edition Of 3UZ's Sportscall

Sydney racecaller Ken Howard talks racing with legendary entertainer Bing Crosby, sometime around 1951.

Ken Howard Talks Racing With Bing Crosby

For almost a decade Bert hosted 3UZ's top-rating morning show. On 3UZ's anniversary day, he chats with his good friend Fr Gerard Dowling.

Bert Newton On Family Counsellor Show - 8 March 2015

The Greater 3UZ was Melbourne's first commercial radio station, and one of its finest. Now we're broadcasting as RSN Racing And Sport, and we're celebrating the 90th Anniversary of 3UZ's first licensed transmission, which was on March 8th, 1925. Here on Soundcloud, we're sharing some of the stars, shows and moments from the 3UZ archives.
Shows, hosts, deejays and racecallers. You'll find out more at www.rsn.net.au/90birthday



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