Identification numbers 8339 a, b a. Certificate of Authority for Waiving the fifth instalment due for purchase of Rifle No. 1 (H), upon the Deferred Payment System; issued by Commonwealth of Australia to H.L. Vivian. Printed form, details typed in. b. Envelope for above certificate, brown government issue, addressed to Captain, Portland Rifle Club c/- Mr. H.L. Vivian.Back: 'H.L. Vivian' - handwritten in pencilportland rifle club, h l vivian

Black and white photo postcard. H.L. (Bert) Vivian sitting on the ground in a garden setting; he is wearing a suit and tie.Back: 'H.L. (BERT) VIVIAN' -handwritten in blue biro

Casterton & District Historical Society Inc.Painting, oil on canvas showing a 'bird's-eye' view' of the township of Casterton in the late 19th century. It shows the Glenelg River, the bridge, main street and rolling landscape of the Western District.casterton, oil painting, landscape

Invitation from Portland Urban Fire Brigade, to Mr. H.L. Vivian, to attend the birthday night social, Fri. 28 July 1961. White card royal blue print.Front: 'Mr. H.L. Vivian' - handwritten, black inkportland urban fire brigade, hl vivian saddler

Invitation from Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, to MR. H.L. Vivian, to the opening ceremony of the new harbour project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria. at 11 a.m. Sat. 19 Nov. 1960. Heavy white card, rounded edges, burgundy printFront: 'H.L. Vivian' - handwritten, blue biro

Black and white photo of natural rock arch at Shelly Beach. Mr. H.L. Vivian , dressed in a suit and with a walking stick, is standing beneath the arch.Back: 'Natural Arch, Bridgewater Bay Mr. H.L. Vivian in centre' - handwritten in black ink Round purple stamp 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS PORTLAND'shelly beach, cape bridgewater, portland, rock formation

Pool cue, wooden, belonged to H.L. Vivian. ' H.V.' scratched into wood near grip end '16 1/2 oz' etched into cue, about 1/3 length from grip end. Carry case brown leather, metal ring narrow end, flap to fold over opening. Light tan leather label with 'H.L. VIVIAN''16 1/2 oz' etched into cue, about 1/3 length from grip end. Carry case brown leather, metal ring narrow end, flap to fold over opening. Light tan leather label with 'H.L. VIVIAN'billiards, pool, cue, local history, portland, betty vivian collection

Stack of billheads (invoice sheets) in brown paper wrapper; 'H.L. Vivian. Saddle & Harness Maker.' On front of wrapper ' H.L. VIVIAN 200 6mo Billheads' in blue biro

Board for yacht race game, pale blue outside with coloured label with 'YACHT RACE' and representations of 3 yachts. Game board blue, red and yellow boats and game courseFront: 'H.L. Vivian 1924' handwritten

Black and white photo. Memorial triangle Portland, Anzac day commemoration, floral tributes, taken from elevated positionBack: 'H.L. VIVIAN' - handwritten, blue inkanzac day, anzac, memorial

Watercolor architectural drawing on paper depicting the Ballarat School of Mineslower left corner "Drawn by H.L Coburn: 1915"coburn, architecture, ballarat school of mines, plan

Invitation from the Portland Rifle club, to the official opening of their new range at Point Danger on Sat. 17 MAR 1956. Pale green card, scalloped edges, gold print and edgingFront: 'Mr. H.L. Vivian and Lady' handwritten, blue ink

Black and white photo of Mr. H.L. Vivian at work in his saddlery. He is working at his bench, back to camera.

Black and white photo of Mr. H.L. Vivian at work in his saddlery. He is sitting at his bench, facing the cameravivian, saddlery, leatherwork, industry, trade

From Aussie Velos: Alfred George Healing was born in 1868 in the suburb of Richmond, Melbourne (VIC). Starting in the cycle industry as a cycle builder and repairer in 1898, he obtained the Victorian agency for the English “Haddon” bicycle located on Bridge Road, Richmond. With many years behind him in the bicycle industry in 1907 he opened a small shop from borrowing £50 from his sister and began operating as A.G Healing. Importing bicycle parts Healing was quickly gaining a reputation for his quality and service among the cycling community, with steady business growth, Healing stumbled across an error that had been made in a recent order which resulted in twice the number of bicycle parts received. With no finances to pay for them, Healing decided to cycle around Victoria selling these parts to make the money he needed to fix up the order. As Healing travelled across Victoria he found that there was such a large market place for cycling gear that the order was soon fixed. It became apparent that Healing needed to open cycle shops in various locations. By 1912 Healing decided to open up his own proprietary company in Niagara Lane, Melbourne (VIC), the company was surging with enthusiastic cyclists and commuters and other branches began to spread all over state of Victoria. In 1921 Healing’s son Keith joined the firm and became an apprentice bicycle maker and Healing cycles grew more popular and at peak production 25,000 bicycles were made per year. Shops under the name of Healing were now operating across Australia. The business was now transferred to another location of Melbourne House, Post-office place (MELB). In 1926 Duncan and Co. wholesale and retail distributors of automotive parts was absorbed and was occupied in a larger building in Franklin Street (MELB) to maintain the warehouse operations. A.G Healing was now a public company. By 1933 the firm also began to specialize in importing radios and later began to make their own. One of the many Champions who rode on a Healing cycle was W.K “Bill” Moritz. His achievements included winning all major events in Australia and New Zealand during the years of 1936-37 path racing season. In 1936 Healing released a lightweight cycle that would rule in their supreme line-up, built from the lightest possible materials, the frame and forks were chrome plated, stripped for racing weighed exactly 16 1/2 lbs. It was fitted with special “Osgear” three-speed gear and built specially built for D. Byrant. By 1937, Healing cycles were being ridden by many, at the exhibition board track Jack Molloy won the Victorian ten-mile amateur championship, Bill Moritz captured the five mile professional, and Tassle Johnson the five-mile amateur scratch race. These wins brought up the total championships won in one week by Healing cycles to six.A hire agreement (hire purchase) between H.L. Vivian and R&G Finances Pty Ltd, for a Healing 'A' bicycle, with Eadie Coaster Hub brake.