History of the manufacturer
Healing, A.G., Ltd.; Melbourne
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| Name: | Healing, A.G., Ltd.; Melbourne (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | healing |
| Products: | Model types Others |
| Summary: |
A.G. Healing Ltd Melbourne manufactured radios, television sets and other electrical appliances. They also imported Atwater Kent receivers for a while. |
| Founded: | 1907 |
| Closed: | 1975 |
| Production: | 1922 - 1975 |
| History: |
Alfred George Healing started manufacturing bicycles in Bridge Road Richmond, Melbourne in 1907. Radio manufacture started in 1922 and the "Golden Voice" brand was introduced in 1925. At this time Healing were the importers and distributors of Atwater Kent receivers, which ceased in 1930 with the increase in import tariffs. During the 1930s and 1940s at least, the factory address was 167-173 Franklin St. Melbourne.
During World War Two Healing produced equipment for the armed forces, including radar equipment. In 1956 they started the manufacture of television sets. In 1959 the electronics division became part of Rank Industries but continued manufacturing consumer electronics. The Healing brand is still in use.
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This manufacturer was suggested by Wolfgang Scheida.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 64–66 | Golden Voice Floating Sound 925FSG | 6BE6 | Stereo radiogram with 4-speed record changer. Same chassis is used in 3 in 1 TV/Radio/G... |
| AUS | 74/75 | Como 20 12602 Ch= Decca 33 Series | PCL82 | Como 20 is a 20" colour television with a imported Decca 33 Series hybrid chassis. Heal... |
| AUS | 74–76 | Croydon 22 12069 Ch= C211 (EMI) | A56-140X | Croydon 22 is a 22" Lowboy CTV using a HMV C211 chassis. Has 6 I.C.'s, 60 tra... |
| AUS | 74/75 | Chiltern 22 12603 Ch= Decca 33 Series | PCL82 | Chiltern 22 is a 22" colour television with a imported Decca 33 Series hybrid chassis... |
| AUS | 70–75 | Golden Voice 500T | TT1002 | Mains powered solid-state mantel radio in a timbertone finish. |
| AUS | 66–69 | Carousel 527S | 6BE6 | Stereo radiogram with 4-speed record changer. Cabinet finishes available in Maple Walnu... |
| AUS | 78/79 | P3051 | 310GNB4 | Portable mains or battery powered B/W TV. 30cm, 90° CRT type 310GNB4 or 310GNB4A. Stand... |
| AUS | 71/72 | Trio 728TT Ch= 728T | SE1002 | Radiogram with 4-speed Garrard record changer on a swivel base. Separate speaker enclosure... |
| AUS | 71/72 | Modular 728TM Ch= 728T | SE1002 | Radiogram with 4-speed Garrard record changer in bookcase style cabinet. Right hand side s... |
| AUS | 71/72 | Carousel 728TC Ch= 728T | SE1002 | Radiogram with 4-speed Garrard record changer. Cabinet finishes available in Teak, Oile... |
| AUS | 62 | 200G | 6BM8 | BSR Monarch record playing deck. Two-tone Blue/White case. |
| AUS | 65 | Nevada 825-25CL Ch= 825 | 6GK5 | This 25 inch B&W television tuned the 13 standard Australian TV channels. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Advertisement from the Radio & Electrical Retailer, special issue, Australian Telecommunications at War, May 2, 1946. Healing manufactured Radar equipment during WW2.
Advertisement from the "Adelaide Advertiser" June 1931.
Advertisement from 1936 for Ken-Rad Valves.
From the “News” (SA), May 27, 1931.
Advertisement for Atwater Kent radios 1928. From the “News” (SA), April 23, 1928.
From the “News” (SA), August 11, 1930.
Advertisement for Healing radios in July, 1930. Possibly the first radios manufactured by Healing after the import tariffs stopped the import of Atwater Kent receivers in 1930. From the “News” (SA), July 23, 1930.
Advertisement describing Healing Model H radios in August 1931. From the “Northern Star” (NSW), August 7, 1931.
From the “Radio & Electrical Retailer”, May 2, 1946.
