Healing History

Alfred George Healing commenced building and selling bicycles in Bridge Rd. Richmond in 1907. He started making radio receivers in 1922 when commercial broadcasting commenced.

The heyday for the company began when they started making receivers with the 'Golden Voice' brand in 1925. In 1930 the Commonwealth Government introduced import tariffs which virtually prohibited the mass-importation of sets.

At the time Healing was an importing agent of Atwater Kent receivers and cone speakers from the United States. In response to the new tax, Healing began making Atwater Kent sets in Australia under license. The sets carried the Healing brand.

During World War II Healing manufactured radar equipment for the various armed forces throughout the British Empire. Healing expanded into television in 1956.

In 1959 Healing cycle division was sold to General Accessories and Healing electronics became part of the Rank Industries group. In 1975 manufacturing ceased when the Commonwealth relaxed tariff protection.