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SUMMARY:Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978
DESCRIPTION:Simmie & Co was a prominent building company in Melbourne (1924-1978) and in Canberra (1926-1969).  In Melbourne the company was highly successful and built many iconic buildings\, churches\, monasteries\, schools\, housing\, factories\, defence works\, the Shrine forecourt (1939-45)\, offices and theatres including some heritage-listed constructions (one designed by Robin Boyd). \nIn Canberra\, Simmie & Co was responsible for building a wide range of iconic constructions\, including the first Northbourne Avenue shops on London Circuit\, Albert Hall\, the Australian War Memorial\, St Andrews Cathedral\, Institute of Anatomy (now the Film and Sound Archives)\, US Embassy\, several other embassies\, R G Menzies Library\, a range of housing from heritage listed homes in Forrest to worker’s cottages in Narrabundah\, schools\, halls\, theatres and commercial sites. \nThe founders were three Victorian brothers\, all born in the last decade of the nineteenth century and all worked at the Sunshine Harvester factory before World War One – William\, Jock & George. All were World War One veterans (two were Gallipoli veterans). All were wounded and survived. Two were closely involved with the Master Builders Association in Melbourne. \nDiscover their story of a pioneering building company of the early to mid-twentieth century\, of World War One veterans\, of courage and a willingness to take a risk\, of the beginning of the capital city of Australia and the workers\, the unsung heroes\, who made it all happen. \nABOUT THE R J SIMMIE COLLECTION \nThe R J Simmie Collection has been put together over many years by Dr Richard Simmie\, a grandson of Jock Simmie\, one of the principals of Simmie & Co.  The Collection contains records of the Simmie family connected to Simmie & Co and also historic farm Harpsdale. These comprise an extensive collection of photographs\, construction and farm business records\, artefacts and ephemera\, even historic farm machinery.  The R J Simmie Collection is the major sponsor for this exhibition\, both in Melbourne and Canberra. \nABOUT THE CURATOR AND AUTHOR \nDr Andrew Kilsby\, is an independent historian (www.connect-history.com)\, and published author. He holds a PhD in history from UNSW. Dr Kilsby has a background in military and diplomatic service\, public relations and corporate communications both in Australia and in Asia-Pacific.  Recent publications include The Big Garage: 65 Years of Motoring History;  The Case of Eichengruen-Edwards and Continental Tyres (Commendation Community History Awards 2019); The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne I\, 1913-1928; The Riflemen: A History of the NRAA 1888-1988 and as co-author\, A Reputable Set of Men: The Sandringham Club 1913-2013 and Sigma Pharmaceuticals 1912-2012. His new publication Family Business: The Simmies of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale\, will be launched at the exhibition opening.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/well-built-simmie-co-master-builders-1924-1978/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons & Museum (RHSV members only)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer RHSV members a tour of the The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) museum and building. Because of the limited number of places available for this tour\, it is limited to those who are current members of the RHSV. \nRACS was founded in 1927\, by a group of leading surgeons who saw the need for a professional institution to improve and maintain the standards of surgery practised in Australia and New Zealand. Almost immediately a small collection of artefacts and surgical instruments\, as well as a small library\, started to form. The College building was completed in 1934. Provision was made on the upper floor for a library and museum\, but it was not until the 1960s that a pathology museum was established. \nIn 2006\, space became available for a museum dedicated to surgery\, and on 27 February 2007 the College of Surgeons Museum was opened by the then president\, Dr Russell Stitz and still exists today. The College of Surgeons Museum was formed as a teaching collection for surgical trainees. Today it provides an educational experience for Fellows\, Trainees\, the surgical and medical professions\, and the general public. The College collections which support the Museum are large and diverse. They can be divided into four major groups:\n• Works of art\n• Rare and historic books\n• Surgical instruments and equipment\n• Gifts from Fellows and affiliated Colleges \nA tour includes a viewing of the Hughes\, Council\, Hailes and Anne Kolbe rooms which include a walk through the College as well as a visit to the RACS museum. \nRACS would prefer that all visitors be vaccinated against COVID \nFor those with some mobility issues\, the tour does include a reasonable amount of walking and some stairs. \nTransport\nThe Museum is easily accessible by public transport:\n• By train to Parliament Station (Lonsdale Street exit)\n• By tram on Routes 86 (Bundoora RMIT)\, 96 (East Brunswick) and City Circle\, Stops 8 and 9 in Nicholson Street.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/tour-of-the-royal-australasian-college-of-surgeons-museum-rhsv-members-only/
LOCATION:Royal Australasian College of Surgeons\, 250 - 290 Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
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