A brief visit to Sydney allowed time to walk along York St, possibly the most historically significant street in Sydney for the radio enthusiast. It was our version of the larger 'Radio Rows' in other cities, and a centre of radio and electronics commerce. Shops sold components, stereo, CB, amateur and more equipment. Remnants included one hi-fi store and a Jaycar selling components. The AWA art deco building is beautifully preserved. Later that day a trip was made to 109 Wigram St, Paramatta, previously known as 'Amateur Radio House'. This was the headquarters of the WIA (VK2 Division) for nearly 20 years until activities were consolidated at its Dural site. Note: This series of slides is neither a movie nor a talkie so please do not adjust your set.

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1. Interesting and somewhat melancholic at time same Peter. Locally we don't even have Radio Shack anymore -- Canadian division gone. Now called "The Source.' I like to call it "the source of disappointment' -- only cellular phones, accessories, drones & the like -- no discreet parts. No more popping into the "Shack" for a diode or pack of resistors, etc. Different era for sure.
2. Many local electronics companies and their repair/support networks have gone silent in what has become an ever increasingly "disposable" consumer market, Mildura for example once supported many such sales/repair stores and has lost 2 just in the last couple of years leaving but one...
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