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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:Lessons from history: colonial foundations of criminal justice in Victoria
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that The Hon Justice Chris Maxwell AC will deliver the Society’s inaugural Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture during Law Week 2023. \nThis lecture will explore the value of legal history\, both as a window into social and political history and as an aid to understanding the present state of the law. By way of illustration\, the lecture will highlight key aspects of criminal justice in colonial Victoria – jury trials\, the role of the trial judge\, and early ideas about proof and punishment – drawing on Paul Mullaly’s foundational work ‘Crime in the Port Phillip District 1835-51’. \nThe Royal Historical Society of Victoria was much saddened at the death of long-serving member\, His Honour Paul Mullaly QC\, in 2022 just shy of his 93rd birthday. Paul contributed substantially to the RHSV over many years and in many ways however his greatest contribution has been his transcription and annotation of Judge Willis’ Port Phillip Casebooks\, for which legal scholars will always be in his debt. Paul’s work can be found on a mini-website within the RHSV website here: The Judge Willis Casebooks . To honour Paul’s contribution we have established this biennial lecture on history and law in our Distinguished Lecturer series. \n\nThe Hon Chris Maxwell has been a highly respected Justice especially known for his advocacy for individual rights. Maxwell initially studied at The University of Melbourne then\, after receiving a Rhodes Scholarship\, Maxwell went to the University of Oxford and then graduated in law. He was admitted to the Bar as a member of Lincoln’s Inn in 1978. Maxwell returned to Melbourne the following year and was admitted to the Victorian Bar in 1984. \nIn 1981 he interrupted his legal career to take up an appointment as Principal Private Secretary to Senator Gareth Evans\, then Commonwealth Attorney-General. He practised in constitutional and administrative law and in revenue law.  In 1994\, Justice Chris Maxwell was counsel assisting the Judicial Inquiry into the Australian Secret Intelligence Service. \nHe was appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1998. A champion for the rights of the individual\, Maxwell was Legal Aid Commissioner for seven years. He was President of Liberty Victoria\, for which he appeared pro bono as Counsel in the Tampa case to argue that the Commonwealth had unlawfully detained those rescued on the Norwegian container ship. \n\n\n\n\nIn 2003–04\, Justice Maxwell undertook a review for the Victorian Government of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.  The recommendations of that review were implemented in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.\n\n\n\n\nIn 2005 Maxwell was appointed the second President of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria. He retired\, after serving 17 years as President\, in 2022. \n\n\n\nIn June 2015\, he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 5:30pm – 6pm the RHSV serves refreshments before the lecture commences at 6pm. Zoom audiences will join at 6pm. Zoom log-in details will be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the lecture.\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto caption: The Chris Maxwell delivering the 2019 Victoria Law Foundation Oration. Courtesy of the Victoria Law Foundation.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/lessons-from-history-colonial-foundations-of-criminal-justice-in-victoria/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:From Drought-aid to Multifaceted: A History of The Country Women's Association of Victoria
DESCRIPTION:2019-2021 State President Marion Dewar talks about the beginnings of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA) and its role today; touching on all levels from branch to state\, to national\, to South Pacific\, to world connections and adds a little of her personal CWA journey. \nBookings are essential with a gold coin donation for entry.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/from-drought-aid-to-multifaceted-a-history-of-the-country-womens-association-of-victoria/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
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