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Lena Gustin (Mamma Lena) on 2CH, 1976

Lena Gustin (Mamma Lena) on 2CH, 1976

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[A12111, 2/1976/13A/6]

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Gustin, Lena (Mamma Lena)

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Commercial radio

The first commercial radio station in Sydney went to air in 1923, and by the mid-1920s there were a range of stations broadcasting politics, religion and sport, as well as friendly entertainment. By World War II the sector was promoting its charitable and social endeavours. The challenge from television in the 1950s was met with improved news, live coverage and talkback.

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Gustin, Lena (Mamma Lena)

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Radio broadcaster and welfare worker who was the voice of the Italian community from the 1950s to the 1980s.