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Thorn Electrical Industries (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Victoria
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| Name: | Thorn Electrical Industries (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Victoria (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | thornaus |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Thorn Electrical Industries (Aust.) Pty Ltd of 123-131 Bamfield Road, West Heidelberg, Victoria manufactured television sets and other consumer equipment under the "Atlas" and "Thorn" brands. They were a branch of the British firm "Thorn Electrical Industries Ltd". |
| Production: | 1956 - 1973 |
| History: |
Around 1956 the Australian subsidiary of the British firm was formed to build TV sets in Australia. In November 1972 they formed AWA-Thorn Consumer Products Pty Ltd with Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. to manufacture colour TV Receivers. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 71–73 | Modular Unit Audio System 1409 | AY1121 | This is a stereo record player with separate speakers. Record changer BSR type MA55 wit... |
| AUS | 70/71 | Imp 4533 Ch= P3 | 6FY5 | 12" television receiver tuning the 13 standard Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 70/71 | Meteor 4635 Ch= P4 | 6FY5 | 16" television receiver tuning the 13 standard Australian VHF channels. See also e... |
| AUS | 64–68 | Thorn-Atlas RG 104 | Thorn-Atlas Stereogram Model RG104 Single unit housing BC four-speed stereophonic radio... | |
| AUS | 75 | TV Remote Control | Thorn labeled ultra sonic remote control with six buttons. Indicator lamp. Made... | |
| AUS | 64 | Thorn Atlas 2809K Ch= Schedule K | 6FY5 | This 23 inch 110 degree television tuned the standard 13 Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 64 | Thorn Atlas 909K Ch= Schedule K | 6FY5 | This 23 inch 110 degree television tuned the standard 13 Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 63 | Thorn Atlas 2469J Ch= Schedule J | 6FC7 | This 23 inch 110 degree television tuned the standard 13 Australian VHF channels. It ha... |
| AUS | 61–64 | Thorn Atlas 2209J Ch= Schedule J | 6FC7 | This 23 inch 110 degree television tuned the standard 13 Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 61–64 | Thorn Atlas 2119J Ch= Schedule J | 6FC7 | This 23 inch 110 degree television tuned the standard 13 Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 57/58 | Champion RP100 | 1R5 | Thorn Champion RP100 A four-valve plus two rectifiers (18 RA & 16 K4), AC/Battery p... |
| AUS | 57/58 | Atlas 6208T Ch= Schedule C | 6CW7 | 21" table television receiver. Cabinet finishes in sycamore, maple, mahogany or walnut... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Thorn factory floor at West Heidelberg factory from International AUGE of Mexico magazine, special Australian edition, April 1973, P44 & 45.
Exterior of Thorn factory West Heidelberg, from Auge magazine, Mexico, 1973.
Newspaper article from The Canberra Times, 21 December 1966, Page 24, on the formation of the Australian company.
Newspaper article from The Canberra Times, 15 November 1972, Page 27, on the formation of a joint company with AWA to be known as AWA-Thorn Consumer Products Pty Ltd. To manufacture colour TV receivers.
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