ABC Wimmera

3WV – both the station's callsign and original name – was conceived in the mid-1930s, and officially opened on 25 February 1937. It was ABC's second regional radio station; ABC Wimmera was later joined by four other ABC radio stations in the Western part of Victoria. 3WV was intended as a back-up to Melbourne's 3LO during World War II. Japanese bombs never struck Victoria, however 3WV did play a role broadcasting coded messages at times. ==References==