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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:An evening with the author of The  Simonsens of St Kilda
DESCRIPTION:An event presented by Theatre Heritage Australia in association with Arts Centre Melbourne\, is bound to be of interest to St Kilda history buffs. \nRoger Neill is a UK-based arts historian. His new book\, The Simonsens of St Kilda\, tells the fascinating true story of a family of singers and their pioneering opera company. \nExtraordinarily\, twelve of the children and grandchildren of Martin and Fanny Simonsen became professional singers. From their noisy house of song in St Kilda\, two of them became international stars touring the opera houses of Europe and America\, while another went to prison in San Francisco for robbery! \nAll are welcome. Entry is free\, however bookings are required. \nBookings: An Evening with Roger Neill | Arts Centre Melbourne \nThe Channel\,\nArts Centre Melbourne\n(Located on the River Terrace between St Kilda Road and Southgate)
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/an-evening-with-the-author-of-the-simonsens-of-st-kilda/
LOCATION:The Channel\, Arts Centre Melbourne\, St Kilda Road Terrace\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Connecting With Boeing’s Australian Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Annie Flodin \nBoeing Historical Services is responsible for preserving and promoting Boeing history. The team oversees the Boeing Archives and supports a number of teams and individuals both within and outside of Boeing. Boeing’s archives include two repositories\, and they incorporate the heritage of companies which Boeing has absorbed over its long history. The main collection is housed in a secure complex in Auburn\, Washington state\, just south of Seattle and covers the corporate history of Boeing as well as other heritage companies including North American Aviation and Douglas Aircraft Co.\, among others. Another smaller collection is located in St. Louis\, Missouri\, and encompasses primary McDonnell Aircraft Corp. and McDonnell Douglas. \nIn 1997 The Boeing Company acquired AeroSpace Technologies of Australia and then in late 2000\, Boeing acquired Hawker de Havilland and merged the two companies. Thus Boeing inherited manufacturing operations and assets in Bankstown\, NSW and Fishermans Bend\, Victoria\, along with the heritage of Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation\, Government Aircraft Factories and Hawker De Havilland. In 2009 the companies were re-named Boeing Aerostructures Australia to better reflect their business as a major exporter of components to Boeing\, Airbus\, Lockheed Martin\, Bombardier and other aircraft manufacturers. \nTo better understand the heritage of ASTA and its predecessors\, Annie Flodin of Boeing Historical Services has been visiting Australia and exploring the locations and archives where various elements of this heritage can be found. This has taken her on a tour of numerous aviation museums\, collections\, and meetings with many organisations and individuals.\nHer presentation will describe the role and activities of Boeing Historical Services and inform us about the work she’s doing “down under”. \nAnnie has worked as a Historian for Boeing since January 2019\, and previously worked in Executive Communications where she coordinated internal and external communications initiatives in support of Boeing’s Chairman\, President and CEO\, with an emphasis on Government Operations and Technology. She founded The Great Planes aviation-themed blog in 2017 (www.thegreatplanes.com)\, writing about the magic of flight and her journey in the industry (she also displays her mastery of the pun\, including The Great Planes\, The Three Keys\, On Cloud (B-Twenty) Nine\, Praising Arizona\, and my favourite\, Weightless in Seattle). She was also a Contributing Editor for Airways Magazine. She has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. \n  \nHybrid meeting – both in person and via Zoom \nFor more information and bookings: membership@ahsa.org.au \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/connecting-with-boeings-australian-heritage/
LOCATION:RAAF Association\, 24-36 Camberwell Rd\, Hawthorn\, VIC\, 3123\, Australia
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