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Plymouth (Brand), Parsons & Drury Ltd.; Auckland

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Name: Plymouth (Brand), Parsons & Drury Ltd.; Auckland    (NZ)  
Abbreviation: plymouth
Products: Model types
Summary:

Parsons & Drury Ltd.
Auckland

Brand: Plymouth

Parsons & Drury Ltd. was formed in 1935 as manufacturers and merchants dealing in wireless plant and machinery; electricians and mechanical engineers.[1]

The company manufactured broadcast and dual wave radios under the brand Plymouth Aeroplayer for various distributors. [3]

The company was put into liquidation in early 1938.[2]

Founded: 1935
Closed: 1938
History:

[1] New Zealand Herald, 10 April 1935, page 9
[2] Auckland Star, 17 February 1938, page 5
[3] Press, 28 October 1936, page 19

This manufacturer was suggested by Brian Stevens.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
NZ  36 Plymouth Aeroplayer 5V   5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) table model receiver. Manufactured by Parsons & Dru... 

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

Parsons & Drury Ltd, company registration, New Zealand Herald, 10 April 1935, page 9.tbn_parsons_drury_company_registration_new_zealand_herald_10_apr_1935_p9.png
Parsons & Drury Ltd, liquidation sale, Auckland Star, 17 February 1938, page 5.tbn_parsons_drury_auckland_star_17_feb_1938_p5.png
Parsons & Drury Ltd, typical radio advert, Press, 28 October 1936, page 19.tbn_nz_plymouth_aeroplayer_press_28_oct_1936_p19.png

  

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