History of the manufacturer
Breville; Sydney
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| Name: | Breville; Sydney (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | breville |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Breville Radio Pty Ltd., 67 Missenden Rd. Camperdown, Sydney |
| Founded: | 1932 |
| Closed: | 1959 |
| Production: | 1932 - 1959 |
| History: |
Bill O'Brien, a radio salesman and Harry Norville, an engineer founded "Breville Radio". Breville is a derivative from the names O'Brien and Norville. Breville's famous catch cry was "Eventually---why not now?"
During World War II, Breville manufactured mine detectors. After the war, they returned to radio manufacturing.
In 1951, Melbourne firm A. W. Jackson Pty, Ltd, manufacturers of "Precedent" & "Democrat" radios made an appearance in Sydney. By 1953, A. W. Jackson had taken over the radio manufacturing division of Breville. In July 1955, A.W. Jackson in turn became a subsidiary company of Radio Corporation (E.I.L./Astor). A.W. Jackson continued to manufacture at the Missenden Rd factory Breville branded radiograms, and after 1956, television sets. Until 1959 Breville branded sets were rebadged versions of Precedent models. After the take over of the radio division by A.W. Jackson Breville's focus then turned to small appliances. The appliance division exists to this day.
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This manufacturer was suggested by Bill Morris.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 49 | Personal | 1T4 | Uses permeability tuning. Tambour door is also the power switch. Antenna in strap. ... |
| AUS | 50 | Gem 903 | 6AN7 | Available in assorted Pastel shades plus Cream or Burgundy with Gold trim. |
| AUS | 35 | Lincoln 58 | AK1 | Identical to model 57 except for cabinet styling. |
| AUS | 35 | 57 | AK1 | This model identical to 58 except for cabinet styling. |
| AUS | 46/47 | Empire Mantel 330E Ch= 330 | 6J8G | A very similar if not identical model 330M (chassis 330) was sold in 1941. Same chassis w... |
| AUS | 48 | 330J | 6J8G | BC local / BC distant / SW. |
| AUS | 39 | 138 | 6U7G | Has switched variable selectivity. |
| AUS | 36 | Richmond 67 | 6C6 | Autodyne type frequency changer. |
| AUS | 37 | Jewel 81 | AK1 | |
| AUS | 37 | Utility Bookcase Console 81 | AK1 | Console cabinet with storage space underneath for books, etc. |
| AUS | 37 | 85C | 6A7 | Console version of model 85. |
| AUS | 37 | 89 | 1C4 | Vibrator power supply. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
As advertised in "West Australian Wireless News" December 14, 1935
Advertisement from The Wagga Wagga Express, May 26, 1934 Page 10.
Battery powered radio advertisement from The Daily Advertiser (NSW), July 6, 1937
Advertisement stating various chassis can be purchased with various cabinets. Nambour Chronical (Qld), 3 June 1938, page 8
1938 advertisement for “Zip Automatic Tuning” receivers using the Ferrodine Iron Core tuner. Radio Retailer of Australia, 23/09/1938, Page 6
Brevelle Pty. Ltd. was registered on 13 March 1936. From The Age (Vic) 17 march 1936 P17.
Harry Norville disposed of his complete shareholding in the company to Bill O’Brian on 16 June 1937 From The Telegraph (QLD) 16June 1937, page 14.
Breville factory, corner of Elizabeth & Belvoir St., Surry Hills, Sydney. Building still stands.
1936 Vibrator Battery Radio Models. Radio Retailer of Australia Vol. 11, No. 3 (198th Issue), 14/8/1936, Page 17.
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