At that time, it was common practice to import German made pianos and attach local branding.
The Beale factory was self-contained and made every element of the pianos, resulting in a broad range of trades working to produce instruments.
Activities conducted in the factory included: The business continued to operate after Octavius Beale’s death in a car accident in 1930.
During World War II, production of pianos was suspended to make way for the manufacture of wooden parts for de Havilland Mosquito aircraft.
In particular, the availability of recorded music and later the introduction of radio and television, heralded significant change in the pattern of social life in Australia and resulted in a decline in piano-playing.