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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:Birchip Regional Seminar Weekend: Strengthen your societies and communities through History
DESCRIPTION:RHSV Historical Societies Support Committee – Regional Seminar Weekend\n \nThe second RHSV seminar for 2023\, and first in rural Victoria\, is being hosted by Birchip Historical Society with optional activities at Nullawil (afternoon and evening\, Friday 19 May) and Donald (morning\, Sunday 21 May). \nThe needs of societies in the region have shaped our program\, but RHSV members Victoria-wide are invited to attend\, to learn from informed speakers as well as different societies’ experiences and simply enjoy the Wimmera-Mallee. The presentations and visits will strengthen the best of most historical societies’ and individual members’ existing work and inspire fresh approaches. \nFurther to the all-day Saturday seminar\, there are options of a pre-seminar Friday afternoon tour of the distinctive Nullawil Historical Society Heritage Museum and dinner\, and a Sunday morning post-seminar morning tea and tour of the Donald Historical Society collection. Indeed\, for potential attendees unfamiliar with the unique qualities of the towns named and wider region\, why not make a longer break? \n \nSATURDAY 20 MAY PROGRAM \n10.00am REGISTRATION\, coffee and networking \n10.30-10.40am PROGRAM START: Acknowledgement of Country\, welcome\, housekeeping \nSpeaker: Rosalie Triolo \n10.40am -12.10pm Capacity-building: Leading and retaining volunteers\, and attracting new visitors and members \nSpeakers: Paul Fearon + Rosalie Triolo\n \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences \n12.00-12.45 LUNCH and mingling/networking \n12.45-2.05pm Archives and research: Managing and maintaining an archive\, and creating fascinating stories \nSpeakers: Helen Laffin + Richard Broome \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences \n2.20-3.30pm Writing to be Read: Writing for publications\, exhibitions and on-site tours \nSpeakers: Richard Broome will offer practical advice on writing well for a wide readership + Rosalie Triolo will offer advice on writing exhibition labels as well as appealing visitor ‘self-guide’ tours. \nAudience questions and sharing of experiences \n3.30-3.45pm SUMMARY and final sharing of successes\nParticipants will share any final achievements or challenges not already discussed but which they believe others would benefit from knowing. The day’s main points will be summarised\, participants might share contact details and everyone will be wished well. \n3:50pm The seminar is followed by an optional tour of Birchip Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Cumming Avenue\, Birchip\, 3483. Entry and tour of collection. Gold coin donation on day. No need to book. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nPAUL FEARON FAICD FCPA FIPAA (Vic) 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. Paul will provide a ‘primer’ on principles and techniques in leading and retaining effective teams of volunteers. \nDr ROSALIE TRIOLO\, FRHSV is RHSV Vice-President and HSSC Chair. Rosalie has enjoyed over 40 years in History education\, including multiple\, long-term\, volunteer Victorian and national History leadership roles; teaching Australian history in diverse Victorian rural and city government schools\, including Boort and Derrinallum; publishing for general\, as well as tertiary\, secondary and primary education audiences; and\, facilitating the development of specialist teachers of History for 25 years at Monash University. Rosalie will offer strategies for catering to\, and attracting\, newer groups in communities so they might visit\, join and contribute to societies. \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. Helen will share practical knowledge from her experience with archives. \nEmeritus Professor RICHARD BROOME AM\, FAHA\, FRHSV taught history at La Trobe University for over 30 years and has authored and co-authored 20 books on Australian and Indigenous history. His recent books include Mallee Country. Land\, People\, History (2019) with three others; he has co-edited a four volume VCE textbook\, Analysing Australian History (2021); and\, has recently co-authored a book on Kew Cottages\, Failed Ambitions (2023). Currently RHSV President\, Richard will tell the story of one man who lived in different towns in the area: In search of Mulga Fred Wilson: Aboriginal rodeo rider\, horse trainer and Pelaco icon. \n  \n  \n  \n\n3 day program\nYou have the option to design your program over three days – pick and choose what suits you. \nFRIDAY 19 MAY from 2pm (optional) NULLAWIL \nNullawil Historical Society and Nullawil Heritage Museum \nhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Nullawil-Historical-Society/100054448721590/ \n94 Nullawil-Quambatook Road\, Nullawil\, 3529 \nFurther information\, Kaylene James: 0428 935 270 \n2pm Entry and tour of museum. Gold coin donation on day (no bookings necessary) \n5:30pm Two-course ‘country hospitality early dinner’ on site ($25pp). Bookings essential – see below \n  \nSATURDAY 20 MAY 10am – 3:45pm\, BIRCHIP \nBirchip: Strengthening your societies and communities through History Seminar Day \n@ Birchip Senior Citizens’ Centre. \nBookings for the Saturday seminar should be made below \nThe seminar is followed by an optional tour of Birchip Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Cumming Avenue\, Birchip\, 3483 (no cost) \n  \nSUNDAY 21 MAY (optional) DONALD \nDonald Historical Society\nhttps://donaldhistory.org.au/. \n56 Woods Street\, Donald. 3480.\n(03) 5497 2287 \n10.30-11.00am Entry and tour of collection with morning tea (scones!). Gold coin donation on day. No need to book. \n \nDO YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION? CAFES? MEALS INCLUDING ‘CLASSIC PUB FARE’? \nAvailable in Birchip\, Wycheproof\, Donald\, Charlton and surrounds. See Buloke Shire Tourism: https://www.buloke.vic.gov.au/buloke-shire-tourism \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/birchip-regional-seminar-weekend-strengthening-your-societies-and-communities-through-histor/
LOCATION:Birchip Senior Citizens’ Centre\, Sherwood Street\, Birchip\, VIC\, 3483\, Australia
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