Australian Radio Embargo

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 49, 20 June 1930, Page 11

Australian Radio Embargo

_- ss Increased Manufacturing Activity CONSIDERABLE activity is evident among the large Australian radio manufacturing firms as a result of the Federal Government’s embargo on imported receivers. The Dlectricity Meter Manufacturing Co. (Hmmco) has decided, in addition to the manufacture of components, to market complete receivers which will be available shortly. Stromberg-Carlson, whose products are Australian-manufactured, have secured new premises, and extensive production is planned. Airzone, Ltd., has ample room to grow, and at present the factory is capable of turning out sets and parts to the value of half a million sterling a year. Amalgamated, Wireless, Ltd., Australasia, whose name is a household word in Australian wireless and whose receiver, "the Radiola," is known throughout Australia, has acquired large works at Ashfield, near Sydney, and is prepared to cater for Australia’s needs for every ‘conceivable type of component or set. In addition, Messrs. Phillips, Ltd., are engaged on the project of establishing an Australian fac- . tory. With this imposing array of Australian manufacturers and many others who are embarking on an extensive campaign of Australian-made goods, the listeners’ varied demands for all types of receivers and components will unquestionably be adequately met. Moreover, the radio industry should be instrumental in absorbing many more Australian craftsmen.