Join Nadia Mitsopoulos and the Mornings team, as we celebrate 100 years of 6WF and ABC Radio Perth.
The State Library of Western Australia will showcase treasured archive material and stories relating to the birth of 6WF, which went on to become ABC Radio.
To mark the centenary, Perth Symphony Orchestra will recreate original pieces of music that were performed on the first ever broadcast of 6WF.
On June 4, 1924, 6WF made its first broadcast from Wellington Street. At that time (before the ABC) the service was put in place by Westralian Farmers (Wesfarmers) to overcome some of the isolation felt by farmers.
Since then 6WF – now ABC Radio Perth - has played a central and crucial role in the lives of West Australians all over the State through so many times of crisis and celebration.
Hear about early connections with the station, including from Wesfarmers, which started the early broadcasts on June 4th 1924 to reach isolated farmers.
Meet some of ABC Radio's key players, and put a 'face to the familiar voices' you've heard on the wireless in the past few decades.
NB: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the broadcast to allow time for security checks.
