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 | 63 | Philadelphia 605-23RG | 6GK5 | The Philadelphia 605-23RG TV is based on the Healing 601 series chassis. For all service d... |
| AUS | 63 | Philadelphia 606-23RG | 6GK5 | This is a combined 23 inch B&W television receiver, AM radio and stereo record play... |
| AUS | 65 | Courier 816 | 6GK5 | This 16 inch B&W television receiver tuned the 13 standard Australian VHF channels. |
| AUS | 52 | Em-Cee L404E | 6BE6 | The model L404E is identical to the model 404E except for the type of rectifier used. |
| AUS | 58–60 | Galaxie 370-24CC | 6BQ7A | 24" console television receiver, with castors, wooden cabinet, walnut, maple, mahogany fin... |
| AUS | 62/63 | Bel-Air 506-23RB | 6GK5 | 23" 3-in-1 TV/Radio/Gram. See also Model 505-23RG without remote control. |
| AUS | 80/81 | MBR-10 | 5-band AC/batt. marine, SW, aircraft, VHF frequency. MADE IN HONG KONG | |
| AUS | 57/58 | Cleveland 380-17TWL | 6BQ7A | Cabinet finishes available maple, mahogany or walnut. |
| AUS | 70/71 | Capitol 225-25CC [Later version] | 6GK5 | Healing 225CC "Capitol" 25" Console Designed and built with the prestige look of fine f... |
| AUS | 69/70 | Las Vegas 225-25LB Ch= 225 [With cloth speaker grille] | 6GK5 | Finished in high gloss maple, walnut or Russian birch. For details see version with tim... |
| AUS | 72–75 | 1760 | Healing Model 1760 17" Portable An attractive unit in teak finish woodgrain vinyl. Feat... | |
| AUS | 72–75 | 2060TP | Healing Model 2060TP 20" Portable A larger and more powerful version of Model 1760 and ... |
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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.
