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Bennett, Bridgland & Co., (B & B); Sydney, NSW

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Name: Bennett, Bridgland & Co., (B & B); Sydney, NSW    (AUS)  
Abbreviation: bennet-bri
Products: Model types
Summary:

Bennett, Bridgland & Co.
57 William Street, Sydney, NSW

Manufactured & Sold B & B Radio Sets in Sydney and through agents in rural areas of NSW in 1924
The radios were branded “B & B” which stood for Brighter & Better.[1]
The company was insolvent in March 1925. [2]

Founded: 1924
Closed: 1925
Production: 1924 - 1925
History:

[1] Evening News (NSW) Sep 26, 1924, page 7.
[2] Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) Mar 18, 1925, page 20.

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
AUS  24 B & B 2 SE   Two valve  radio selling for £16/10/- in September 1924 with a 5 year guarantee. C... 
AUS  24 B & B 4 A.T.A.   Four valve TRF radio selling for £56/10/- in September 1924 with a 5 year guarantee. Ca... 

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

Advert for B & B Radio Sets. Note that they are offered with 5 year Guarantee. Country Life Stock and Station Journal (NSW) 28 Nov 1924, Page 15tbn_aus_bennet_bri_ad_1924.png
Advert listing Agents selling B & B radios. Smith’s Weekly (NSW) Aug 30, 1924, page 18.tbn_aus_bennet_bri_ad_1924_for_agents.png
Advert for B & B Radio Book. Evening News (NSW) Sep 29, 1924, page 7.tbn_aus_bennet_bri_ad_1924_for_book.png
Insolvent auction March 1925 Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) Mar 18, 1925, page 20.tbn_aus_bennet_bre_liquidation.png

  

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