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Wisco (Brand), Wireless Supplies Co., The; Perth, WA

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Name: Wisco (Brand), Wireless Supplies Co., The; Perth, WA    (AUS)  
Abbreviation: wisco
Products: Model types
Summary:

The Wireless Supplies Company.
Bon Marché Building Perth WA (1923 – 1924)
919 Hay Street, Perth WA (1924 – 1925)
890 Hay Street, Perth WA (1926 –       )

Brand: Wisco

Manufactured radio receivers from 1923 with the Wisco brand. They also manufactured  receivers for Batyphone until late in 1925. They closed in the early 1930’s.
Founded: 1923
Closed: 1930
Production: 1923 - 1930
History:

The Company was set up by John Wishaw & John Wetherell who were both Radio Telegraphists in the Royal & Australian Navy’s respectively.  [1]

In 1923 as business increased, they moved to new premises at 919 Hay Street Perth. [2] They manufactured WISCO receiving sets and for a period and also manufactured radios for Batyphone. They also manufactured portable sets for use by the Forestry Department. In late 1925 Batyphone decided to manufacturer its own radios and this forced the company to downsize and John Wetherell left for government job in Sydney. John Wishaw continued in the business till the early 30’s.[3]

[1] Great Southern Leader (WA) Sep 5, 1924, Page 4.
[2] Westralian Worker Jul 7, 1924, Page14.
[2] The Encyclopaedia of Western Australian Wirelesses and Gramophones, Page 161.

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.

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

[1] Company Advert 1924 Great Southern Leader (WA) Sep 5, 1924, Page 4. Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_aus_wisco_1_great_southern_leader_wa_sep_5_1924_page_4.jpg
[2] Wireless Supply Company moved to new premises in 1924. From the Westralian Worker, 11-7-1924, Page 14. Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_westralian_worker_11_7_24_p14_new_premisis.jpg
Radio receiver installed in the South West country town of Gnowangerup receiving from Perth a distance of 360km. From the Gnowangerup Star, 13-9-1923, Page 3. Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_gnowangerup_star_13_19_23p3.jpg
Advertising the "Wisco" radio name. From The Great Southern Leader, 5-9-1925 Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_wisco_radio_great_southern_leader_5_9_25p4.jpg
Advertisement listing Wisco receiver models. From Northern Times, 10-10-1924 Page 2. Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_wisco_radio_northern_times_10_10_24p2.jpg
1 to 4 valve receivers advertised in 1926. Nelson Advocate (WA) Feb 12, 1926 Page 2. Image sourced & downloaded from Trove – National Library of Australiatbn_aus_wisco_nelson_advocate_wa_feb_12_1926_page_2.jpg
  
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