David Jones & Co.
Corner of George and Barrack Streets, Sydney

Mr. David Jones, a Welsh-born immigrant, opened a "large and commodious premises" on the corner of George and Barrack Streets on 24 May 1838. His mission was to sell ‘the best and most exclusive goods’.

Since then, they have grown to 35 stores, two warehouse outlets and David Jones Online - offering customers the finest brands across fashion, beauty and home. With our rich heritage, we are not only Australia’s oldest department store, but also the oldest department store in the world still trading under its original name. They opened the David Jones Radio Department at 22 York Street Sydney on November 15, 1923.

In the 20’s they sold imported and in the 30’s Australian manufactured radio sets. The radio Department was under the direction of Mr. F. Basil Cooke, F.R.A.S, who was the Principle of the Radio College in Sydney. In the 20’s he was available in the store at advertised times to give lectures and answer technical questions. He also published circuits for various crystal sets and reflex radios that the home constructor could build with parts from the store.