Antique radios, Old Time Radios

History of the manufacturer

Cambridge (brand); various manufacturers

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Name:	Cambridge (brand); various manufacturers (NZ)
Abbreviation:	cambridge
Products:	Model types
Summary:	Cambridge was a New Zealand radio brand used by various retailers/manufacturers from 1933 till 1971. Below is a chronology of the various, known retailers and manufacturers (if known) of the Cambridge brand. 1933 - 1934: Webley's (Retailer) 1940 - 19??: Webb's Radios Ltd. (Manufacturer)
Founded:	1933
Production:	1933 -
History:	1933 - 34 Webley's (Retailer) 243 High Street, Christchurch Webley’s was a Christchurch retailer selling pianos, gramophones, vacuum cleaners, and radios. From the early 1930’s they advertised AWA and Atwater Kent radios.[1][2] Webley’s marketed Cambridge radios from 1933-1934.[3] It is not known at present who manufactured these radios. 1940 - Webb's Radios Ltd. (Manufacturer) Auckland Manufacturer of Cambridge branded radios from 1940. [1] Press 10 May 1930 Page 6. [2] Press,21 Jul 1931, Page 12. [3] Star (Christchurch), 9 Dec 1933, Page 30.

This manufacturer was suggested by Brian Stevens.

Some models:

Country	Year	Name	1st Tube	Notes
NZ	33	Cambridge 6V	58

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

[1] Press 10 May 1930 Page 6. Image sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand.

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[2] Press,21 Jul 1931, Page 12. Image sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand.

[3] Star (Christchurch), 9 Dec 1933, Page 30. Image sourced from Paperpast -National Library of New Zealand.

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