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Thomas Radio Coy., The, (Pacific); Brisbane, QLD

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Name: Thomas Radio Coy., The, (Pacific); Brisbane, QLD    (AUS)  
Abbreviation: thomas-rad
Products: Model types
Summary:

The Thomas Radio Coy.
Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Qld.

Brand: Pacific

The Company traded from 1925 until 1929 selling home assembly radios, Pacific brand radios and radio repairs.
Founded: 1925
Closed: 1929
Production: 1925 - 1929
History:

The company was formed by Percy Charles Thomas and Gordon Imary Knipe in early 1925 selling home assembly radio sets. [1] In February 1926 they advertised the Pacific Radiophone receiver in 2, 3 and 5 valve versions.[2] They also advertised the battery operated Pacific Combined Radiophone and Gramophone for £85/-.[3]

The partnership was dissolved in July 1926 and the business was carried on by Gordon Knipe.[1]

The company was bankrupt by august 1929.[4]

[1] The Telegraph (Qld.) Jul 21, 1926, Page 2.
[2] The Daily Mail (Qld.) Aug 9, 1925, Page 27.
[3] The Queensland Radio News Dec 1926, Cover.
[4] The Brisbane Courier (Qld.) Aug 9, 1929, Page 1. 

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.

Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
AUS  26 Pacific Combined Radiophone & Gramophone   Advertised in late 1926 and is designed to be fitted with any of the Pacific Radiophone Ra... 
AUS  26 5 Valve Neutrodyne   Advertised as ready assembled, only needs wiring. 
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] The company was formed by Percy Charles Thomas and Gordon Imary Knipe in early 1925 and The partnership was dissolved in July 1926 and the business was carried on by Gordon Knipe. The Telegraph (Qld.) Jul 21, 1926, Page 2.tbn_aus_thomas_rad_1_telegraph_qld._jul_1926_21_p_2.jpg
[2] They advertised the Pacific Radiophone receiver in 2, 3 and 5 valve versions. The Daily Mail (Qld.) Aug 9, 1925, Page 27.tbn_aus_thomas_rad_2_the_daily_mail_qld._aug_9_1925_page_27.jpg
[3] They also advertised the battery operated Pacific Combined Radiophone and Gramophone for £85/-in 1926. The Queensland Radio News Dec 1926, Cover.tbn_aus_thomas_rad_3_qrn_1_dec_1926_cover.jpg
[4] The company was bankrupt by august 1929. The Brisbane Courier (Qld.) Aug 9, 1929, Page 1.tbn_aus_thomas_rad_4_the_brisbane_courier_qld._aug_9_1929_p1.jpg
Pacific Radiophone advert The Daily Mail(Qld.) Mar 7, 1926, page 9.tbn_aus_thomas_rad_the_daily_mail_qld._mar_7_1926_p_9.jpg
  
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