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Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978

RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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). 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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Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour

Rhyll Mechanics Hall 54 Lock Road, Rhyll, VIC, Australia

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
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Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900

Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, Australia

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
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$20
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Pioneer Palaces of Rhyll Bus Tour

Rhyll Mechanics Hall 54 Lock Road, Rhyll, VIC, Australia

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
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Memories of Musical Lives

McCrae Homestead 11 Beverley Rd, McCrae, Victoria, Australia

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
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Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900

Villa Alba 44 Walmer St, Kew, VIC, Australia

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
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$20

Renowned Gardeners walking tour of St Kilda Cemetery

St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road & Hotham Street, St Kilda East, Vic, Australia

Friends of St Kilda Cemetery Renowned Gardeners tour led by Claire Barton on Sunday 30 April. The tour is offered at 1.00 pm and again at 3.00 pm. This event will
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Shrine to Sea Masterplan (Middle Park and Albert Park)

Middle Park Primary School 192 Richardson St, Middle Park, VIC, Australia

Amy 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.