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Megann Ltd.; Wellington

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Name:	Megann Ltd.; Wellington (NZ)
Abbreviation:	megann
Products:	Model types
Summary:	Megann’s Radio Servicing. Howden’s Building, Bond Street, Wellington. (1933-1937) Megann Ltd. 10 Farish Street, Wellington. (1937-1940) 58 Victoria Street, Wellington (1940- ) Brands: Ace, Atwater Kent, Peerless, Premier & Zenith. * Plagiarised US brand names. Started in business in 1933 servicing radios and commenced manufacturing in 1947. The company is well known for the piracy of US trade names Atwater Kent and Zenith.
Founded:	1933
Production:	1946 -
History:	Thomas H. Megann left the position of Radio Manger for Thos. Ballinger & Co. Ltd in January 1937 and started his own radio repair business. [1] Megann Ltd. was registered in July 1937. [2] The company is well known for plagiarising the American names—Atwater Kent and Zenith for use in their radios manufactured during 1946-47. They also manufactured other brands over this period, including Ace, Peerless & Premier. [3] [1] Evening Post 12 Jan 1933, page 17. [2] Evening Post 26 Jul 1937, Page 12. [3] Golden Age of Radio in the Home.

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.

Some models:

Country	Year	Name	1st Tube	Notes
NZ	47	Peerless Portable 4725

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

[1] Evening Post 12 Jan 1933, page 17. Image sourced from the National Library of New Zealand, Papers Past.

[2] Evening Post 26 Jul 1937, Page 12. Image sourced from the National Library of New Zealand, Papers Past.

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