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2CA celebrates 80 years On Air in Canberra

November 14, 2011 - 2CA celebrated our 80th Anniversary.

We wish to thank you for your well wishes over the phone, through email, social media and in person - it really has been a great day for reflection - and to think just how far 2CA has come from it's humble beginnings in 1931.

Greg 'Robbo' Robson had the privilege of talking one-on-one with George Barlin - 2CA's first employee, hired by AJ Ryan. Take a listen to some of the highlights from the interview, plus segments that didn't make it to air from the interview, where George really has a lot more to tell than airtime will allow!

We've also included a few classic jingles, commercials and other fun bits of audio, and more in our Classic 2CA photo gallery. Times have certainly changed!

2CA wins a Chief Ministers Gold Award

2CA received a 2012 Canberra Gold Award

Canberra's 2CA has been awarded a 2012 Canberra Gold Chief Ministers Award at the Canberra Day Awards held at the Woden Hellenic Club.

General Manager Michael Jones along with 2CA's first ever employee George Barlin accepted the award at the ceremony. They were joined by current breakfast host Leighton Archer and Programme Director Don Dawkins.

210 Canberrans and ten groups (including 2CA) were recognised for their long term contribution to the Canberra community.

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