Its initial owner was the Wangaratta Sports Depot. 3WR was Australia's first non-capital city radio station. However, it closed as early as 22 December 1925, only to reopen under new management on 5 January 1931.
3WR, Australia's first non-capital city radio station, was initially owned by the Wangaratta Sports Depot and later reopened under new management on January 5, 1931, after closing in December 1925.