STC (Standard Telephones and Cables) Australia was a leading manufacturer of radios, telecommunications equipment, and other electronic devices in Australia from the early 1900s until the 1980s. The company was a subsidiary of the British firm, Standard Telephones and Cables, which was established in London in 1883 and from 1925 to mid 1982 was owned by ITT of the USA.
STC Australia was founded in Sydney in 1913, and the company's early products included telegraph equipment and early radio receivers. During World War I, the company supplied radio communication equipment to the Australian and British military forces.
In the 1920s, STC Australia became a major manufacturer of radios, and the company's radios were particularly popular in rural areas where they provided access to news and entertainment. During the 1930s, STC Australia expanded its product line to include televisions and other consumer electronics, and the company continued to grow more...
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