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"
Subjects
References
- NEW INDUSTRY FOR COUNTRY TOWN (1946, May 2). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 9. Arbee Supply Co Pty Ltd has been registered to acquire 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 intends to manufacture at Bacchus Marsh Marshman radio and electrical equipment, thus establishing a new industry in this country centre where factory accommodation and labour are already available.
