Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently, Harry Crethar celebrated his 40th year on the radio in Lismore. Harry and his wife, Maria, of 57 years are proud Lismore residents. Harry migrated to Australia with his mother in 1948 when he was 11 years old. When Harry arrived in Lismore, he met his father for the first time, as he had immigrated to Australia much earlier. Harry left school at the age of 15 to commence working in his uncle's cafe, Crethar's Airconditioned Cafe. He then bought the Wonder Bar in 1956 from Spiros Coronakis, who became his father-in-law. Harry sold the Wonder Bar in 1980 and went on to establish Premier Picture Framing and Art Supplies in Lismore, which operated until the devastating February 2022 flooding event.

In 1983 Harry was approached by Peter Carr, who was working as a presenter on the Greek radio program. Harry had a love and passion for music and accepted the offer. The program started as a half-hour program once a week and in now a two-hour weekly program on air every Tuesday on 92.9 River FM Lismore. Harry was excited to celebrate his 40th year on air. Harry and Maria have four sons—Ricky, Spero, Dion and Peter—and four beautiful grandchildren—Ava, Harrison, Sophia and Harry. Congratulations, Harry, on your 40th year on the radio.