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Classic Radio, Horeston & Hutchins; Sydney, NSW

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Name:	Classic Radio, Horeston & Hutchins; Sydney, NSW (AUS)
Abbreviation:	classic-th
Products:	Model types
Summary:	Horeston & Hutchins Balfour Building, 61 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW (1927) Classic Radio Co. Balfour Building, 61 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW (1927) 5 Royal Arcade, Sydney, NSW. (1931) Trade mark: The Classic Radio They advertised as Classic Radio manufacturers selling 2 to 5 Valve receivers from Balfour Buildings, Sydney.[1] There is also a 1949 company Classic Radio Pty. Ltd. of Haberfield, Sydney, and the 1946 company Classic Radio & Television Pty. Ltd. of Melbourne. No association could be established between those firms.
Founded:	1927
Production:	1927 -
History:	The company was started by J.F. Houston and Arthur W. Hutchins in June 1927.[2] In August 1927 Hutchins left the company and the business continued as Classic Radio Co.[3] In December 1927 the company was granted “The Classic Radio” trademark.[4] They advertised radios for sale in October 1931 from 5 Royal Arcade in Sydney.[5] At present there is no advisements found after October 1931. [1] The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Jun 3, 1927, Page 15. [2] The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Jun 10, 1927, Page 24. [3] The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Sep 1, 1927, Page 30. [4] Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (NSW) Dec 29, 1927, Page 8. [5] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) Oct 22, 1931, Page 1.

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.

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

[1] Classic Radio advertised 2 to 5 Valve receivers. The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Jun 3, 1927, Page 15

[2] The company was started by J.F. Houston and Arthur W. Hutchins in June 1927 The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Jun 10, 1927, Page 24.

[3] in August 1927 Hutchins left the company The Daily Telegraph (NSW) Sep 1, 1927, Page 30.

[4] “The Classic Radio” trademark. Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (NSW) Dec 29, 1927, Page 8.

[5] Radios for sale in October 1931 from 5 Royal Arcade. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) Oct 22, 1931, Page 1.

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