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Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne

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Name: Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne    (AUS)  
alternative name:
Electronic Industries Ltd
Brand: Croyden || Eclipse || Monarch || Peter Pan || Saxon || Univox
Abbreviation: eclipse
Products: Model types
Summary:

 Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd. 
349 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. (1929  - 1932)
Factory, 111 – 113 Queens’ Bridge Street, South Melbourne, Victoria (1931 - )
216-222 City Road, South Melbourne. (1932 - )

Brands: Croyden || Eclipse ||Endeavour||Monarch || Peter Pan || Saxon || Univox

Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd. was a large manufacturer and wholesaler of radios and components from the 1930’s till the 1950’s.
Founded: 1926
Production: 1926 -
History:

Albert Aarons & Saul Clarence Aarons founded the company in May 1926.

In 1926 they imported components and started to manufacture their own radios using the experience Saul Aarons gained from working with Tunafone Pty. Ltd. in 1925.[1]  

They advertised the “Lewbury” brand of power  transformers, chokes and high power resistors in June 1930. It is not clear if these were manufactured by Eclipse for Tilbury & Lewis Pty. Ltd. or vice versa [2].

In March 1931 they advertised for wholesale representation for distributors in all states of Australia.[3]  Also in 1931 they set up a factory in Queen’s Bridge Street, South Melbourne.[4]

They manufactured Saxon loud speakers and radios under several brands, as listed above.

Albert Aarons retired in August 1938 and Saul Aarons carried on as the Director of the company.[5]

In April 1939 the company was acquired by the newly founded Electronic Industries Ltd. 

Saul Aarons was one of the Directors of Electronic Industries Ltd, along with the two Directors of Radio Corporation Pty. Ltd., (Messrs A. G. Warner and L. H. Abrahams)  and F. W. Clarke from  Ferrocart Pty. Ltd.[6]

Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd. continued to function as an active subsidiary of Electronic Industries Pty. Ltd along with its separate retail chain as Warner stated “No industry can progress without competition”. [7]

[1] Radio Trade Annual, 1933, Page 105.
[2] Wireless Weekly, Jun 12, 1930, Page 22.
[3] Examiner (Tas.) Mar 28, 1931, Page 1. 
[4] Record (Vic.) Mar 21, 1931, Page 1.
[5] Radio Trade Annual, 1939, Page 127.
[6] The Age (Vic.) Jun 1, 1939, Page 9.
[7] Smith's Weekly (NSW) Jan 14, 1950, Page 8.

This manufacturer was suggested by Wolfgang Scheida.

Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
AUS  38 Croyden 619 6D6  6-Valve superhet can be powered from home mains power or 6 or 12-volt car batteries. Ha... 
AUS  38 Peter Pan 587 6K8G  From AORSM vol.2 P49. 
AUS  38 Peter Pan EJK 6K8G  From AORSM vol.2 P50. Also listed in Mingay's "Radio Diagran & I.F. Index". 
AUS  38 Croyden 419 6K8G  The 6G8G is reflexed as the I.F. amplifier and the first A.F. amplifier. 
AUS  38 Peter Pan 619 6D6  6-Valve superhet can be powered from home mains power or 6 or 12-volt car batteries. Ha... 
AUS  49 Peter Pan Streamline Consolette FLJ 1R5  This model has an unusual cabinet design in the form of a small console. The main body ... 
AUS  46/47 Peter Pan BKJ 6J8G  See also Monarch version Model BKJ & Astor version Model KJ. 
AUS  46 Peter Pan GKL 6A8G   
AUS  46–48 Monarch DMK 1C7G  Available in a variety of colours. Same cabinet used on Monarch DKL. 
AUS  47–51 Peter Pan Adventurer CKP [With 3Q4 valve] 1T4  MODEL: CKP. Features: 5V, B/C; tuned R.F. stage; 8' speaker; combined on/off switch... 
AUS  38 Peter Pan 588 [pre octal valves.] 6K8G  Uses same chassis as Croyden model 588. From AORSM vol.2 P53. 
AUS  39 Monarch 1066 Ch= AS 6J8G   
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Albert Aarons & Saul Clarence Aarons founded the company in May 1926. Radio Trade Annual, 1933, Page 105.tbn_aus_eclipse_1_rta_1933_p105.jpg
[2] They advertised the “Lewbury” brand of power transformers, chokes and high power resistors in June 1930. Wireless Weekly, Jun 12, 1930, Page 22.tbn_aus_eclipse_2_wireless_weekly_jun_12_1930_page_22.jpg
[3] Advertised for wholesale representation for distributors. Examiner (Tas.) Mar 28, 1931, Page 1.tbn_aus_eclipse_3_examiner_tas._mar_28_1931_page_1.jpg
[4] Factory visit description March 1931. The Record (Vic.) Mar 21, 1931, Page 1.tbn_aus_eclipse_document_1931.jpg
[5] Albert Aarons retired in August 1938. Radio Trade Annual, 1939, Page 127.tbn_aus_eclipse_5_rta_1939_p127.jpg
[6] Saul Aarons was one of the Directors of Electronic Industries Ltd. The Age (Vic.) Jun 1, 1939, Page 9.tbn_aus_eclipse_6_the_age_vic._jun_1_1939_page_9.jpg
[7] Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd. continued to function as an active subsidiary of Electronic Industries Pty. Ltd. Smith's Weekly (NSW) Jan 14, 1950, Page 8.tbn_aus_exclipse_7_smiths_weekly_vic._jan_14_1950_page_8.jpg
Eclipse Radio sold and used Saxon Speakers. From the Electrical & radio exhibition 1934 : souvenir number, Town Hall, Sydney, February 28th - March 10thtbn_aus_eclipse_saxon_advert_1934.jpg
Eclipse manufactured amplification equipment used in picture theaters. Here it is advertised for the movie, Faust, From the Advertiser”(SA), March 19 1934,tbn_aus_eclipse_faust_ad_1934.jpg
Endeavor Midget & Croyden Mantel advert 1934. Wireless Weekly Aug 17, 1934 P26.tbn_aus_eclipse_endeavour_midget_ww_aug_17_1934_p26.jpg
RECONSTRUCTED VALVE LAYOUT LABEL FOR CHASSIS USING 3Q4 VALVEtbn_aus_monarch_mod_ckp_3q4_label.jpg
reconstructed speaker labeltbn_aus_eclipse_model_saxon_speaker_label_1.jpg
reconstructed speaker labeltbn_aus_eclipse_model_saxon_speaker_label_2.jpg
reconstructed speaker labeltbn_aus_eclipse_model_saxon_speaker_label_3.jpg
RECONSTRUCTED SPEAKER LABELtbn_aus_saxon_speaker_label.jpg
Tune By Light Wireless Weekly Mar 10, 1933, Page 3tbn_aus_eclipse_wireless_weekly_mar_10_1933_page_3.jpg
Eclipse Danger Label to suit various modelstbn_aus_eclipse_model_various_danger_label.jpg
RECONSTRUTED SAXON SPEAKER LABEL SUITABLE FOR PRINTINGtbn_aus_eclipse_model_saxon_speaker_label.jpg
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"Tune By Light" tuning indicator
Gary Cowans
24.Mar.23 		  1
"Tune By Light" tuning indicator 

"TUNE BY LIGHT"

Real Silent Tuning EXCLUSIVE TO CROYDEN & UNIVOX

This amazing new invention incorporated m UNIVOX 5 and 7 Valve Radios now makes tuning-in mere child's play. All you do is turn the dial to the position of the desired station when the "Tune by Light" device will dim, indicating that the station is properly tuned in.

This is done while the set is silent. You then turn up the volume control to the volume required. · It's simple and fascinating to watch the light blink. every time you tune to, or past a station. 
 
Eclipse Radio Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne
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