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Western Electric Co (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (Westrex); Sydney, NSW

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Name: Western Electric Co (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (Westrex); Sydney, NSW    (AUS)  
Abbreviation: western-2
Products: Model types
Summary:

Western Electric Co (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Broughton House, 181 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW.
Branches in all Australian Capital Cities

Brand: Westrex

Suppliers of theatre projection, sound and studio equipment including Westrex 16-35mm recording equipment, Mitchell & Wall cameras and Fonda film processing facilities.[1]
Production: 1948 -
History:

The company was the Australian subsidiary of Westrex Corporation, USA.
The Westrex equipment was manufactured under license at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory.[2]
The company name was changed to Westrex Australia Pty. Ltd. in July 1951.[3]

They installed theatre equipment at movie theatres throughout Australia.

[1]  Broadcast & TV Year Book 1960 Page 178.
[2]  Lithgow Mercury (NSW) May 6, 1948,  Page 4.
[3]  Duns Gazette(NSW) Sep 7, 1951, Page 97.

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.

Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
AUS  50 Cinema Amplifier Westrex A-16   This Westrex Cinema Amplifier, built in Australia. 
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Broadcast & TV Year Book 1960 Page 178.tbn_aus_western_2_1_broadcast_tv_year_book_1958_page_148.jpg
[2] Lithgow Mercury (NSW) May 6, 1948, Page 4.tbn_aus_western_2_2_lithgow_mercury_nsw_may_6_1948_page_4.png
[3] Duns Gazette(NSW) Sep 7, 1951, Page 97.tbn_aus_western_2_3_duns_gazette_nsw_sep_7_1951_page_97.jpg
  
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