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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
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Oral history interviewing for beginners: training
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to learn how to create an oral history interview? Perhaps you want to record the memories of elders in your family or community? Are you wondering whether to record interviews remotely or face-to-face? This popular Oral History Victoria two-day online training workshop is for anyone who would like to learn how to prepare\, conduct\, record and document an oral history interview. \nFacilitated by two of Australia’s most experienced oral history trainers\, Sarah Rood and Al Thompson\, and using Zoom technology\, you will learn and practise essential interview techniques and discuss important ethical issues. The workshop will be limited to 16 participants to enable lively discussion and practical work in an online format. Participants will need a computer with Wi-Fi connection – the Zoom link will be provided\, along with Zoom instructions. \nFeedback from participants on this course 2020-2022: \n‘The skills I learnt and the discussions that took place were invaluable’ \n‘I liked it that our activities really tested our comfort zones. It was just terrific.’ \n‘Al and Sarah are wonderful educators and facilitators! \n‘A wonderful learning experience. I’ve definitely fallen in love with oral history too!’ \n‘I loved the course – learned so much on so many different levels\, far more than I would have expected in 8 hours. Well done on awesome Zoom teaching.’ \n‘Thanks so much for providing us with such a great course. I have already promoted future courses to my friends.’ \nTraining program and Trainer profiles \nThe training program can be found on the Event page. \nTiming: the workshop takes place over two consecutive Saturdays. \nOn each workshop day (both Saturday 25 March and Saturday 1 April) the session will go from 9.30 – 4 pm with a lunch break from 12 – 1.15 pm. \nDiscounted tickets \nThe discounted member rate is available to current members of Oral History Victoria and other state associations of Oral History Australia. Note that institutional memberships entitle 3 members of an affiliated institution to benefit from the discounted member rate. \nTickets are released first to Victorian members of OHV on 27 January\, then to interstate members of OHA affiliated oral history associations on 3 February and finally to non-members one month before the first workshop on 25 February. So get in early! \nOHV reserves the right to cancel this event in the case of unforeseen circumstances\, in which case a full refund will be made. \n\n\n\n\nBookings via Eventbrite (bookings open on 27 January for OHV members): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-training-oral-history-interviewing-for-beginners-tickets-522170133927 \nRemember that non-Oral-History-Victoria-members will only gain access to booking from 25 February. \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/oral-history-interviewing-for-beginners-training/2023-03-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Join from anywhere in the world
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:SEMINAR DAY: MAXIMISE OPPORTUNITIES Strengthen your work within and beyond your society
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Historical Societies Support Committee\, a committee of the RHSV Council \nThe seminar days resume in 2023 with the first being held in Melbourne ‘in person’ and ‘by Zoom’. The program is based on information gleaned from calls to societies during lockdowns along with more recent communications. In a day that seeks to strengthen the best of existing work and inspire fresh approaches\, all RHSV members are invited to learn from informed speakers and share their society’s successes. \nPROGRAM\n10:00am \nRegistration\, coffee and networking\n  \n10:30 – 10:40am \nAcknowledgement\, welcome\, house-keeping\nDr Rosalie Triolo\, FRHSV: RHSV Vice-President and HSSC Chair\n  \n10:40am – 12:10pm \nBuilding capacity within: Recruiting\, training\, leading and retaining volunteers\nSpeakers \nPaul Fearon joined the RHSV Council following a 40-year career in the energy industry and as a government regulator. He has also held director roles in two small volunteer-based charities; has arts\, business and finance degrees; and\, has commenced a PhD in history. He will provide a ‘primer’ on principles and techniques in leading people and building effective teams. \nHelen Laffin holds a Master of Cultural Heritage\, Deakin University\, and is currently Acting-Curator at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and on the Schwerkolt Cottage Museum Complex heritage team. She has exercised a strong interest in local history through paid and volunteer work with Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West\, CERES archives\, Coburg Historical Society and Whitehorse Historical Society. She will share knowledge from the above. \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences \n  \n12:10 – 12:45pm  \nLunch\n  \n12:45-2:05pm \nMaximising use of the collection: Preparing exhibitions and on-site tours\nSpeakers\nMargaret Anderson\, FFAHS\, is a public historian who is the current Director of the Old Treasury Building. She has held senior museum positions in South Australia and Western Australia and\, between museum posts\, taught history and museum studies at Monash University. She is on the RHSV Council and will speak today about presenting history in exhibitions. \nRosalie Triolo has enjoyed over 40 years in History education\, including multiple\, long-term\, volunteer organisational service and leadership roles; teaching Australian History in geographically diverse rural and city government schools; publishing for tertiary\, secondary\, primary and public audiences; and\, training History teachers at Monash University for 25 years. Her focus will be the clever use of ‘objects’. \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences\n \n2:05-2:20  \nShort break\n  \n2:20 – 3:30pm \nWorking for and with history in the community: Heritage protection\, advocacy and walking tours\nSpeakers \nDr Judith Smart AM\, FRHSV\, is a member of the RHSV Council and its Heritage and Publications Committees\, and co-editor of the Victorian Historical Journal. Her publications focus on Australian women’s organisations\, women and political protest\, and Australia’s World War I home-front. She will talk about heritage protection and advocacy and share some lessons learned on the Heritage Committee. \nIsabel Simpson is a history enthusiast and accredited professional tour guide who\, for 20 years\, has researched\, designed and led many walking tours. Isabel delights in interpreting the city’s past and present by combining our history\, architecture and crucially the ‘people’ who make up Melbourne’s social fabric. \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences \n  \n3:30 – 3:45pm \nSummary and final sharing of successes\nParticipants will share any final achievements or challenges that have not been discussed above but which they believe others would benefit from knowing. The day’s main points will be summarised and participants might share contact details. \n  \n  \nFUTURE SEMINARS IN 2023 \nPlans are underway for seminar events in western\, north-central and eastern Victorian regions. Because the programs will likely differ in terms of topics and speakers relevant to locations\, regional RHSV members might still gain value from attending this event by Zoom. When finalized\, regional dates and programs will be released with advance notice across 2023. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/seminar-day-maximise-opportunities-strengthen-your-work-within-and-beyond-your-society/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:What's On
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SUMMARY:National Trust Vintage Clothing Sale 2023
DESCRIPTION:Shop vintage and designer clothing from the late 1800s to the present day. \n\n\nIt’s time to mark your Melbourne fashion calendar\, the iconic National Trust Vintage Clothing Sale is returning to our new space. \n\nWe’re bringing a huge range of genuine vintage and designer garments and accessories to an even more spacious venue\, with exceptional pieces at affordable price points. There will be women and men’s fashion\, children’s wear\, millinery\, shoes and bags\, alongside vintage haberdashery\, and linen\, all in one place for one weekend only.\n\n\n \n\n\nDonations to the sale include pieces from designers such as Armani\, Zandra Rhodes\, Alexander McQueen\, Marimekko\, Diane von Fürstenberg\, and timeless wardrobe staples.\n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the sale support the work of the National Trust in conserving and protecting Victoria’s natural\, cultural and built heritage. Thank you for your ongoing support of the the sale\, we are looking forward to seeing you again in March 2023.\n\n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/national-trust-vintage-clothing-sale-2023/
LOCATION:North Magdelan Laundry\, Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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