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Veall, Arthur J. Pty Ltd. - Velco Sound Systems; Melbourne
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| Name: | Veall, Arthur J. Pty Ltd. - Velco Sound Systems; Melbourne (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | veall |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Arthur J. Veall Pty. Ltd. 247 - 249 Swanston Street, Melbourne 302 Chapel Street, Prahran. Velco Sound Systems Pty Ltd 1950: 65 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne.
The company first advertised in 1924 selling crystal sets, two and three valve radios as well as parts. By 1929 they also sold imported Cossor Melody Maker receivers, Celeston and Amplion speakers. From 1931 they manufactured Velco brand radios and also sold AWA radios. After WWII the company changed its name to “Vealls” and became an electrical goods supplier with subsidiary called Velco Sound Systems Pty Ltd for PA’s and intercommunication equipment. |
| Founded: | 1924 |
| Production: | 1929 - 1955 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 35 | Velco Music Master 4 C1 | Price below included batteries. | |
| AUS | 34 | Velco Gondola 4 | 1A6 | |
| AUS | 34 | Velco Music Master Battery 4 | 32 | |
| AUS | 33 | 459Z | By July, 1933, this model was reduced in price to £18/18/-. | |
| AUS | 46 | C3A | 6J8G | |
| AUS | 46 | M1 | 6J8G | |
| AUS | 46 | C2 | 6U7G | The output transformer secondary impedance is 500 ohms so presumably the speaker(s) are... |
| AUS | 46 | C3 | The valve types for this model are not stated on the circuit diagram. | |
| AUS | 35 | Advocate 3 | 232 | Advertised as a kit set radio in the "Advocate",(Vic.), February 28, 1935 with all part... |
| AUS | 54 | Velco Radiocorder | Tape recoder and radio in one portable unit. | |
| AUS | 46 | C5 [6J7G audio] | 6U7G | |
| AUS | 47 | C5 [6SJ7GT audio] | 6U7G |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
From the "Listener In", January 2, 1932
1925 radio parts advert. From The Age (VIC) 19 May 1925, page 12.
1929 they sold Cossor Melody Maker receivers. From The Argus(VIC) 2 September 1929, page 13.
1925 Radio parts advert, From The Age(VIC) 28 may 1925, page 12.
After WWII the company changed its name to “Vealls” and became an electrical goods supplier with subsidiary called Velco Sound Systems Pty. Ltd. for PA’s and intercommunication equipment. From the Sporting Globe (VIC), 3 February 1951, page 7.
1924 Advert showing address in Swanston Street, Melbourne and Chapel Street, Prahran. From The Age (VIC) 28 October 1924, page 12.
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