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Commonwealth Electronics Pty. Ltd.; Hobart, TAS
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| Name: | Commonwealth Electronics Pty. Ltd.; Hobart, TAS (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | commonwe |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Commonwealth Electronics Pty. Ltd. The company manufactured precision broadcast quality transcription turntables, tone arms and portable tape recorders. |
| Founded: | 1950 |
| Closed: | 1966 |
| Production: | 1950 - 1966 |
| History: |
The company manufactured from the WW2 Derwent Park Munitions Factory in Hobart which had been rebuilt as part of the postwar reconstruction by the Commonwealth Government to employ ex-servicemen.[1] They manufactured in Hobart and their head office was in Baulkam Hills, Sydney. Their turntables were used at most of the ABC broadcast studios and transmitting sites throughout Australia in the late 1950’s. [2] They also manufactured spring motor driven tape recorders.[3] In 1966 the company was taken over by Philips Industries. [1] The Mercury (Tas) May 7, 1946, Page 10. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 59 | TranscriptionTurntable 12D/4 | OA210 | The Commonwealth Electronics 12D was the most popular turntable the company produced. I... |
| AUS | 59 | TranscriptionTurntable 12D/3 | OA210 | The Commonwealth Electronics 12D was the most popular turntable the company produced. I... |
| AUS | 57 | TranscriptionTurntable 12B-1 | Model 12B-1 is a four speed professional transcription turntable with a 12 inch platter. ... | |
| AUS | 57 | TranscriptionTurntable 12B | Model 12B is a four speed professional transcription turntable with a 12 inch platter. ... | |
| AUS | 58 | WRN/2 Pickup | Tonearm with magnetic cartridge used with Commonwealth Electronics 12” and 16” transcripti... | |
| AUS | 55 | CEB Tape Machine | 1U5 | Seven valve Portable, battery operated, spring driven motor, tape recorder designed for us... |
| AUS | 55–58 | TranscriptionTurntable | Model 12 A is a three speed professional transcription turntable with a 12 inch platter. ... | |
| AUS | 55–58 | TranscriptionTurntable 16A | Model 16 A is a three speed professional transcription turntable with a 16 inch ... |
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