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Austin (Brand); Radio Warehouse Co.; Christchurch

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Name:	Austin (Brand); Radio Warehouse Co.; Christchurch (NZ)
Abbreviation:	austin
Products:	Model types
Summary:	Radio Warehouse Co. 223 Manchester Street, Christchurch (1935 -1952) 185 Manchester Street, Christchurch (1952) Brands: Austin & Haywin Radio Warehouse manufactured and sold Austin Brand radios and offered warehouse discounts for savings of £10 or more per set compared to normal retail prices. They offered. Cash discounts, thus eliminating book expenses and bad debt. Brand new sets, expenses & wear and tear are not wasted on home demonstrations. We do not employ temporary travelers; thus, no salaries, commissions, or middleman’s profits are added to the price of our sets.[1] Some Austin radios were advertised as "British and fully guaranteed". [2] Due to chassis similarities with Haywin brand radios, it is believed they manufactured these also.
Founded:	1935
Closed:	1952
Production:	1935 -
History:	Radio Warehouse manufactured and sold Austin Brand radios and offered warehouse discounts for savings of £10 or more per set compared to normal retail prices. They offered. Cash discounts, thus eliminating book expenses and bad debt. Brand new sets, expenses & wear and tear are not wasted on home demonstrations. We do not employ temporary travellers; thus, no salaries, commissions or middleman’s profits are added to the price of our sets.[1] Some Austin radios were advertised as "British and fully guaranteed". [2] The company advertised Austin brand radios from December 1935. Radios ranged from 4 to 8 valves, broadcast, dual and multi-band versions, and car radios. They advertised for radio repairs and valve testing by Government Qualified Radio Engineers.[3] Some Austin sets were advertised as British, and it is not clear if these were imported wholly or in parts or it was simply an advertising marketing ploy. They sold amateur radio equipment as the South Island representatives for F.J.W. Fear & Co. [4] In May 1952 they changed their address to 185 Manchester Street and advertising ceased soon after. [5] [1] Press, 21 December 1937, Page 17. [2] Press 22 Oct 1937, Page 2. [3] Press 16 Oct 1936, page 20 [4] Australasian Radio World 10 Feb 1939, Page 7. [5] Press 3 May 1952, Page 11.

This manufacturer was suggested by Taniwha Sutherland.

Some models:

Country	Year	Name	1st Tube	Notes
NZ	36	Austin A	75
NZ	37	Austin 5 Valve		Advertised as a British made set for £6/17/6 in December 1937. Manufact...
NZ	37	Austin Little Companion		Advertised as a British made radio for £8/17/6 in December 1937. British manufactu...
NZ	37	Austin World Wave		Advertised for for £15/15/- in December 1937. Manufacturer unknown.
NZ	46	Haywin 42	6K8
NZ	38	Galleon 806
NZ	49	Haywin Atom [4 Valve]		Haywin Atom Sensational new "Haywin Atom" 4-valve radio...12 months guarantee...in Buff...

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

[1] Press, 21 December 1937, Page 17. Sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand

[2] Press 22 Oct 1937, Page 2. Sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand

[3] Press 16 Oct 1936, page 20. Sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand

[4] Australasian Radio World 10 Feb 1939, Page 7. worldradiohistory.com

[5] Press 3 May 1952, Page 11. Sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand

Advertising a 6 valve car radio. Press 25 Mar 1937 Page 25. Sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand

1937 Austin Logo.

Advert for British made radios in 1938. From NZ Paperspast, The Press, May 28, 1938, page 2.

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