The Station | Remembering 3GL

Join ex 3GL staffers, Rod McLure and Gary Newton on Episode Four of The Station | Remembering 3GL as they explore the vibrant landscape of 1950’s radio. 

From pivotal sports moments to community-driven fundraisers, delve into an era of innovation, entertainment, and the enduring spirit of local broadcasting in Geelong.

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You can reach out to Rod and Gary by email with your comments - [email protected]

With special thanks to Dean Gray & Geoff Brown for their tremendous support of this podcast and to all our sponsors being Natures Cuppa Organic Ceylon Tea and Safe Solutions Care.

In this episode of The Station | Remembering 3GL, Rod McLure & Gary Newton delve into the impact of World War II on broadcasting, focusing on 3GL's role in informing and entertaining the community amidst wartime restrictions. From censorship challenges to wartime entertainment, explore radio's vital role during this tumultuous period.

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Again, thanks for listening to our podcast The Station | Remembering 3GL!

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Let's know if you have questions or if there's something you would particularly like to know about regarding 3GL.

You can reach out to Rod and Gary by email with your comments - [email protected]

With special thanks to Dean Gray & Geoff Brown for their tremendous support of this podcast and to all our sponsors being Natures Cuppa Organic Ceylon Tea and Safe Solutions Care.

What would you do if someone gave you seven and a half miles of copper wire to play with? Jack Mathews thought all his Christmases had come at once!

The year was 1938.  Jack was 3GL’s chief engineer and along with station manager Reg Gray, he had been assigned with the task of relocating the 3GL transmitter and studios to prepare for the station increasing its broadcasting power. 

The transmitter went to Grovedale … the studios went to James Street … and 3GL went on to be the “go to” radio station for all things Geelong and the Western District. 

Join Rod and Gary for … “The Jump to James Street” - Episode 2 of The Station |  Remembering 3GL.

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Again, thanks for listening to our podcast The Station | Remembering 3GL!

We welcome your feedback and will do our very best to answer all your emails.

Let's know if you have questions or if there's something you would particularly like to know about regarding 3GL.

You can reach out to Rod and Gary by email with your comments - [email protected]

With special thanks to Dean Gray & Geoff Brown for their tremendous support of this podcast and to all our sponsors being Natures Cuppa Organic Ceylon Tea and Safe Solutions Care.

In this opening episode, Rod & Gary start at the end, or at least what they thought was the end of 3GL back in 1990, only to discover that after 34 years of 'dead air' the paddles have gone on to the transmitter and there's a heartbeat once again.

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Again, thanks for listening to our podcast The Station | Remembering 3GL!

We welcome your feedback and will do our very best to answer all your emails.

Let's know if you have questions or if there's something you would particularly like to know about regarding 3GL.

You can reach out to Rod and Gary by email with your comments - [email protected]

With special thanks to Dean Gray & Geoff Brown for their tremendous support of this podcast and to all our sponsors being Natures Cuppa Organic Ceylon Tea and Safe Solutions Care.