Ward Austin | |
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| Born | Ward Austin Gargan 2 January 1935 Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 18 August 1998 (aged 63) St Ives, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Radio DJ and personality |
| Years active | 1960–1995 |
Ward Austin Gargan, (2 January 1935 - 18 August 1998) who worked as Ward "Pally" Austin was an Australian radio DJ in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his unpredictable but popular stints at various stations. Austin was a dedicated music fan of American artists, particularly Elvis Presley, and American South musicians. He provided catchphrases which became part of the 1960s vernacular, "a rickapoodie and a fandooglie", "too much for the human unit" and "anytime you're ready, Pally."