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Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSimmie & 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). The 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. Discover 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.
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Shrine to Sea Masterplan (Middle Park and Albert Park)
Middle Park Primary School 192 Richardson St, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaAmy Hidge, Senior Engagement Officer, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, will talk about the new plan that covers the area from the Shrine of Remembrance to Port Phillip Bay.
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WORKSHOP: Volunteer engagement and retention
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldDelivered in partnership with AMaGA, this workshop is designed to provide practical guidance to develop effective volunteer engagement and retention strategies within a collecting organisation. The presentation is divided into
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The ‘Golden Age’
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaTHE 'GOLDEN AGE' : LA TROBE'S JOURNEY HOME Speaker John Botham, Chair of Friends of La Trobe's Cottage. The illustrated talk describes La Trobe’s journey home to England on the
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Historical Walks in Carlton: Jewish and Italian Carlton
These walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au Email: enquiries@princeshill.org.au
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Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, AustraliaIn a foreign climate and environment, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and
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Altona Homestead Devonshire Tea
Altona Homestead 128 Queen Street, Altona, Victoria, AustraliaThe Altona-Laverton Historical Society members and volunteers invite you to drop into the Altona Homestead on the first Sunday of the Month (February to December) to enjoy a serve of our famous Devonshire Tea or Cream Tea or Cornish Tea, anyway you look at them they are delicious.
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Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, AustraliaIn a foreign climate and environment, how did European women adapt to living in rural Victoria and the emerging suburbs of Melbourne? Explore and delight in the opulent tastes and
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Return to Labassa
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaThere will be a Return to Labassa on Sunday 7th May between 11am and 3pm for former owners, residents and their descendants. Come and share your memories and view some
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Back From the Dead: resuscitation and defibrillation
Williamstown Library 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, AustraliaIn the lead-up to National Volunteer Week join us for an afternoon tea with Dr Allan Mawdsley, from St John Ambulance Historical Society, as we launch the latest exhibition at
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