A special display of vintage radio equipment was recently held in Melbourne to mark the 25th anniversary of the Historical Radio Society of Australia (HRSA). That display took place over the weekend of 13-15th April 2007 and there were members and visitors from all states (except the Northern Territory) and from New Zealand.

Sales and service 1950s style - this is what a typical radio shop looked like back in the post WW2 valve era.

The display, held at the Holmesglen TAFE conference centre, gave HRSA members a chance to get to know one another and to enhance their skills in restoring our important radio and television heritage. It was put together by a dedicated band of enthusiasts and there was even an auction for those who had surplus items to sell.

By the way, HRSA members come from a diverse range of backgrounds. While many are retired and many come from non-radio/electronics back-
grounds, others are currently involved in the industry at the cutting edge of technology. Even then, many have no professional connection with radio, although they may come from electronics backgrounds.