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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 Victorian Trades Hall
DESCRIPTION:During those lost COVID years the Victorian Trades Hall underwent a massive renovation which focused on not just the building but the vital cultural heritage that lives within its walls. We have organised a tour for RHSV members only (as we have limited places). \nPhotos and text courtesy of architects\, Lovell Chen’s\, website: “The Trades Hall\, on the corner of Victoria and Lygon streets in Melbourne\, is one of the world’s oldest trade union buildings. It has been the home of trade unionism in the state of Victoria since 1874\, and is associated with the history of the Australian Labour Party and with events significant to the whole country. In 2016\, we completed a condition survey and Conservation Management Plan\, considering the whole of the much-expanded complex. A grant application for state funding through the Living Heritage Program was successfully made for implementation of conservation and refurbishment works to key public spaces\, the portico and the roof. The Victorian Trades Hall Council also funded works from its own resources (and individual union contributions)\, which were carried out at the same time. \n“The Trades Hall was constructed in ten stages\, the most significant of which occurred between 1876 and 1925. It is principally recognisable for its imposing two-storey Classical/Renaissance Revival facade\, which has been extended relatively consistently as each new wing has been added. The earliest section (1874) is at the southern end of the site\, directly behind the present Victoria Street entry building (1925). The original architects were Joseph Reed (1822-1890) and Frederick Barnes (c.1823-1883)\, of Reed and Barnes\, designers of much of Melbourne’s grand 19th century architectural heritage\, including the Royal Exhibition Building. \n“Stage 1 of the project was completed in 2019. Stage 2 in 2022. Stage 3 has commenced. \n“Victorian Architecture Award 2020 : Heritage Architecture – conservation\nProperty Council of Australia : Innovation & Excellence Awards 2022 : Best Heritage Development (Stages 1+ 2)” \n\nYour guide will be Antony Moore who is a long-time union official with the Vehicle Division of the AMWU. Unfortunately\, with the closing of Australia’s car manufacturing plants\, Antony no longer had a role\, however\, for the past 6 years\, from the very start\, he has been heavily involved in the renovations at Trades Hall – working alongside archaeologists\, conservators and many other experts who have ensured that this important building and its cultural heritage are preserved. Antony is a passionate amateur historian and advocate for the building and its cultural heritage. \n\nYour ticket money will be donated to the Victorian Trades Hall for their work on stage 3 of the renovation. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent a reminder about the event\, with your meeting place for the tour\, 24 hours before the event. \nBecause this tour is limited to 20 persons we do limit it to RHSV financial members only. Please be aware that tour participants will be walking up and down flights of stairs – it is not a fully accessible tour.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/tour-of-victorian-trades-hall/
LOCATION:Victorian Trades Hall\, 54 Victoria Street\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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SUMMARY:An evening in Melbourne's Lanes
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to invite our members and friends to an old-fashioned slide night! \nOur Publications Committee\, volunteers and staff have been working hard on producing a new edition of Weston Bate’s immensely popular 1994 publication\, Essential but Unplanned\, The Story of Melbourne’s Lanes. It is an exciting project which has already delivered to the RHSV some major serendipitous benefits which we want to celebrate and share with our members although the book itself will be released in 2024. \nRichard Broome has been working with the U3A Hawthorn Camera Club to update some of the laneway images for the new edition and through this connection we’ve been offered some extraordinary collections of contemporary images of Melbourne’s lanes. \nIn an evening hosted by our President\, Richard Broome\, three different curated collections of CBD images will be presented on the night: \n\nThe U3A Hawthorn Camera Club is donating their 2\,000 digital images of laneways to the RHSV for the new lanes book and also for our collection. They will present a selection of their best photos;\nPeter Grimm\, an avid photographer\, has been been documenting Melbourne’s CBD and especially its laneway street art since 2007. Peter is donating some 8\,000 digital images of contemporary Melbourne to the RHSV. Peter too has the unenviable task of selecting the best of his 8\,000! Peter will talk too about the creation of this stunning collection;\nAnd finally\, Dr Roland Burke\, senior lecturer in World History at La Trobe University has been creating 3-D photographs of Melbourne’s lanes and he will present some of his images and talk about this process.\n\nJoin us for refreshments\, to meet the photographers and to enjoy a small sample of these massive new collections generously donated to the RHSV.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/an-evening-in-melbournes-lanes/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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