Historical information

This radio set was designed and manufactured in Bacchus Marsh from 1946 and into the 1950s. In 1946 a local company Arbee Supply Co Pty Ltd acquired from Mr. R. C. Butler the business of wholesale and retail distributors of electrical goods carried on by him for some years at Bacchus Marsh. The company manufactured at Bacchus Marsh Marshman radio and electrical equipment for a number of years.

Significance

A relatively rare example of a locally designed and produced new consumer technology product.

Physical description

Bakelite tabletop radio, small box, camel-coloured leatherette covered, glass front, three dials

Inscriptions & markings

In blue print "MARSHMAN MUSIC MASTER"

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