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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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SUMMARY:Books and Readers: An Author’s Perspective on the world of Publishing
DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of hosting Author Stuart Kells who has written several volumes in the category of ‘books about book’ (our personal favourite being his one titled “The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders”). \nHis most recent book is a history of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious university press\, Melbourne University Publishing. He also wrote a major history of Penguin Books\, ‘Penguin and the Lane Brothers’. In this PMI talk\, Stuart shares stories and insights from his research and from his own career in the book world. His focus is on the attractions of books\, publishing and libraries as subjects for writing. \n📚 MUP: A Centenary History will be available for purchase on the night. \nBookings are essential with a gold coin donation for entry.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/books-and-readers-an-authors-perspective-on-the-world-of-publishing/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Altona Homestead Devonshire Tea
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nOur Devonshire tea comes with two freshly made scones\, home-made mixed berry jam\, whipped cream and your choice of a pot of coffee or a pot of tea. We also have fresh lemonade available (and hot chocolate in winter). All in the surrounds of the heritage Altona Homestead building within the beautiful Logan Reserve\, Altona \n\n\nThe Altona Homestead provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to take a step back to the time of our early settlers to the region of Altona. Located overlooking the tranquil Logan Reserve in close proximity to the Altona foreshore\, the homestead is a unique and treasured part of Altona’s heritage. On display are objects\, pictures\, paintings and collections that reflect everyday life from 1840 through to the mid 1900s. The property has been used by a number of families as a residence\, was used as holiday accommodation\, was the council office and meeting place for the Altona Shire before Altona gained city status and moved to new chambers\, and was used by a number of community organisations as well as Altona Historical Society. \nRestoration works commenced in 1988 and through careful planning and funding provided by the then Altona City Council\, ensuring preservation of the homestead for the people of Altona and visitors to enjoy and learn about Altona’s\, and the western suburb’s\, past.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/altona-homestead-devonshire-tea/2023-06-04/
LOCATION:Altona Homestead\, 128 Queen Street\, Altona\, Victoria\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Book launch at Elwood: Enchanted Beneath the Bluff
DESCRIPTION:Authors Heather Arnold and Isaac Hermann invite you to the launch of their book\, Enchanted Beneath the Bluff\, Agnes & Geraldine’s Pursuit\nof Elwood’s Elusive Black Diamonds. \nWithin a place of love\, sorrow and salvation\, where Elwood’s Swamp met St. Kilda’s Red Bluff\, two ardent women – Agnes Simmons and Geraldine Minet – with their Victorian Coal Mining Company\, challenged providence and geology.In the days of Suffrage and Spiritualism\, these two daring Theosophists sought to bring prosperity to Colonial Victoria of the 1890s in the midst of the Depression. Their engine\, ‘Helena’ was fired up to bore deeper for their black diamonds\, than any other coal exploration in the world! Thousands of feet of drilling were shrouded in secrecy and suspicion. Their spirit world’s prophecies plummeted to earth\, revealing through cold hard facts and bitter disappointment that the only flawless diamonds of their quest lay within their own altruism. It happened here\, by Typhus Road shadowed by Slaughter Yard Creek on its swamp bound journey to the restless sea? \n\n\n\n\nElwood local historian and author\, Isaac Hermann has frequented Point Ormond for near to six decades savoring its silence\, taking in its views and more recently giving voice to its rich and diverse stories. Author of Kingsley\, Our House & Home\, A History of the Elwood and St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre\, and A Labour of Love\, the Public Works of Carlo Catani\, Victoria 1876 -1918. \nHeather is a Local Historian\, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society and Secretary of the South Eastern Historical Association. A Librarian for over 40 years and the Local History Librarian at Casey Cardinia Libraries from 2005 – 2021\, Heather is passionate about local history and is the author of three blogs – Koo Wee Rup Swamp History\, Victoria’s Past: Rescued and Retold\, and Carlo Catani\, a tribute to Victoria’s Engineer-in-Chief. \n\n\n\n\nBookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enchanted-beneath-the-bluff-book-launch-tickets-622139414737\n\nBook signing and sales from 2pm\, launch at 3pm and tea and coffee provided.\nSome on-site parking.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-at-elwood-enchanted-beneath-the-bluff/
LOCATION:Elwood Bowls Club\, 170 Glenhuntly Road\, Brighton\, VIC\, 3186\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:‘Springtime for hymn singing: the growth of congregational singing in the 19th Century’
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. D’Arcy Wood will explore a phenomenon that began with the large open-air rallies held by the Wesley brothers in the mid-18th century and developed into the stirring tunes and expressions of devotion that became the bedrock of congregational singing in the nineteenth century. Here is your opportunity to sing along with a guest choir to the accompaniment of pianist Bruce Macrae. \nVenue: Auburn Uniting Church\, 81 Oxley Road\, Hawthorn. You can attend in person or by Zoom. Free to all. Non-members welcome. Please register your interest with Ken Barelli at ken.barelli@bigpond.com to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/springtime-for-hymn-singing-the-growth-of-congregational-singing-in-the-19th-century/
LOCATION:Auburn Uniting Church\, 81 Oxley Road\, Hawthorn\, VIC\, 3132\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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