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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230426T123000
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Women in the Age of Elegance: A lecture by Dr Liz Rushen AM
DESCRIPTION:During the 1830s and 1840s\, thousands of women were encouraged to migrate to the Australian colonies. Liz will describe how they managed the translocation process and created settled\, sometimes elegant\, lives for themselves in what were often frontier homes. \nDr Liz Rushen AM is on the Editorial Board of the Australian Dictionary of Biography\, and a Research Associate in the Faculty of Arts\, Monash University. A former Executive Director of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, and former Chair of the History Council of Victoria\, Liz is widely published in the field of migration history\, women in colonial Australia and the social history of the Port Phillip District (Victoria). Her latest book is Garryowen Unmasked: the life of Edmund Finn (Anchor Books Australia\, 2022). In 2021\, Liz was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to community history and heritage preservation. \nVilla Alba Museum 44 Walmer Street Kew\, VIC 3101 \nTickets $25 \nBookings at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/immigrant-women-in-the-age-of-elegance-a-lecture-by-dr-liz-rushen-am-tickets-611569369447
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/immigrant-women-in-the-age-of-elegance-a-lecture-by-dr-liz-rushen-am/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T090000
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Phillip Island and District Historical Society in partnership with the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust and supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council will be holding two guided bus tours of the nine remaining historic cottages of Rhyll.\nThere will be a choice of morning or afternoon tours on offer with the former commencing at 9am and the afternoon tour starting at 1pm ‒ both from the Rhyll Mechanics Hall. Both tours are expected to run for about 3 hours and include refreshments at one of the cottages. \nThis yearʼs theme for the annual Heritage Festival is ʻShared Storiesʼ and the stories of the original residents of these cottages will be shared with the participants. \nThe date is Saturday 29th April and the cost for the tour including a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is $35 for non-members and discounted to $25 for members. \nPlease email: prothfield@mac.com for your reservation. Credit card payments will be required for confirm your booking.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pioneer-palaces-of-rhyll-bus-tour/2023-04-29/1/
LOCATION:Rhyll Mechanics Hall\, 54 Lock Road\, Rhyll\, VIC\, 3923\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phillip Island & District Historical Society":MAILTO:prothfield@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Historical Walks in Carlton - Melbourne General Cemetery (Southern Part)
DESCRIPTION: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 \nEmail: enquiries@princeshill.org.au Phone: 9387 7740. \nMelbourne General Cemetery is the oldest and most historic of our existing cemeteries. On this tour you will learn about its history\, and about some of the interesting or notorious characters who are buried there.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/historical-walks-in-carlton-melbourne-general-cemetery-southern-part/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton Community History Group":MAILTO:jeffann@bigpond.net.au
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SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In 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 styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nBookings at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900-3/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T160000
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Phillip Island and District Historical Society in partnership with the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust and supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council will be holding two guided bus tours of the nine remaining historic cottages of Rhyll.\nThere will be a choice of morning or afternoon tours on offer with the former commencing at 9am and the afternoon tour starting at 1pm ‒ both from the Rhyll Mechanics Hall. Both tours are expected to run for about 3 hours and include refreshments at one of the cottages. \nThis yearʼs theme for the annual Heritage Festival is ʻShared Storiesʼ and the stories of the original residents of these cottages will be shared with the participants. \nThe date is Saturday 29th April and the cost for the tour including a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea is $35 for non-members and discounted to $25 for members. \nPlease email: prothfield@mac.com for your reservation. Credit card payments will be required for confirm your booking.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pioneer-palaces-of-rhyll-bus-tour/2023-04-29/2/
LOCATION:Rhyll Mechanics Hall\, 54 Lock Road\, Rhyll\, VIC\, 3923\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phillip Island & District Historical Society":MAILTO:prothfield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230429T140000
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SUMMARY:Memories of Musical Lives
DESCRIPTION:Rosemary Richards will speak about her new book Memories of Musical Lives co-edited with Julja Szuster (Melbourne: Lyrebird Press\, 2022) during the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival at McCrae Homestead on 29 April at 2 pm.\nPlease see:\nhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf_event/memories-of-musical-lives/\nhttps://ecommerce.unimelb.edu.au/faculty-stores/lyrebird-press/lyrebird-press-australia
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/memories-of-musical-lives/
LOCATION:McCrae Homestead\, 11 Beverley Rd\, McCrae\, Victoria\, 3938\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T150000
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SUMMARY:Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900
DESCRIPTION:In 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 styles adopted by women through nineteenth century gowns from the fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society. \nMary Ann Henty came with her husband\, Francis Henty to the Port Phillip District immediately after their marriage in Launceston in 1842. The gown she wore at the ceremony is the centrepiece of a large collection of gowns owned and worn by pioneering Victorian families. A number of our newly acquired costumes in the Henty Collection will join other historic costumes donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families. \nThe exhibition includes silken gowns worn for special events such as weddings and balls as well as examples of day dresses used for entertaining at home and when visiting. It will allow you to view evolving styles of outerwear and undergarments\, which only occasionally responded to a new climate and environment. \nThe exhibition runs for three weekends and will be supplemented by a series of midweek lectures on the activities and tastes of women in colonial Victoria. The formal rooms of the Villa Alba Museum \, 44 Walmer Street\, Kew\, 3101\, will form a vivid background to the items exhibited. \nOpen Saturdays & Sundays 22 April – 7 May\, 10am-12pm\, 1pm–3pm. Tickets range from $20-$25 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-tickets-560162139037
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/fashion-in-the-age-of-elegance-1840-1900-4/
LOCATION:Villa Alba\, 44 Walmer St\, Kew\, VIC\, 3101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew Historical Society Inc":MAILTO:info@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T163000
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SUMMARY:Renowned Gardeners walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Friends of St Kilda Cemetery\nRenowned Gardeners tour led by Claire Barton on Sunday 30 April. The tour is offered at 1.00 pm and again at 3.00 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will introduce participants to gardeners who designed many of Melbourne’s famous gardens. Visit the graves and hear the enthralling stories of renowned gardeners: Baron Ferdinand Jacob von Mueller\, Joseph Sayce\, Ian Higgins and William Sangster. \n\n\n\n\n\nAmong the renowned gardeners is Ina Higgins\, the first woman to graduate from Burnley College\, and the subject of the Doctoral research of local footpath gardener\, Sandi Pullman. \nFurther details of the walks here.  \nTickets are $15 and should be booked here: \ngabrielhermes@live.com | 0451831102
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/renowned-gardeners-walking-tour-of-st-kilda-cemetery/
LOCATION:St Kilda Cemetery\, Dandenong Road & Hotham Street\, St Kilda East\, Vic\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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