Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978
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Well Built: Simmie & Co Master Builders 1924 – 1978
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.
FINDING PLACES: HERITAGE AND LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
FINDING PLACES: HERITAGE AND LOCAL HISTORY RESOURCES IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Did you know the National Archives of Australia holds fascinating records which help tell the stories of local communities and historic sites? This free Zoom session will showcase some of the many items in the national archival collection which document local history and heritage including building plans and drawings, photographs, post office history records and
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Lessons from history: colonial foundations of criminal justice in Victoria
Lessons from history: colonial foundations of criminal justice in Victoria
We are delighted that The Hon Justice Chris Maxwell AC will deliver the Society's inaugural Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture during Law Week 2023. This lecture will explore the value of legal history, both as a window into social and political history and as an aid to understanding the present state of the law.
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From Drought-aid to Multifaceted: A History of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria
From Drought-aid to Multifaceted: A History of The Country Women’s Association of Victoria
2019-2021 State President Marion Dewar talks about the beginnings of the Country Women's Association of Victoria (CWA) and its role today; touching on all levels from branch to state, to national, to South Pacific, to world connections and adds a little of her personal CWA journey. Bookings are essential with a gold coin donation for
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Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Join a Free guided tour led by Elizabeth Triarico, Manager CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano, in celebration of International Museums Day. Gain a special insight into the Italian Australian immigration experience, with unique stories and objects, like the Sputnik coffee machine. Thursday 18 May 2023 Tours run: 10.30am and 2.30pm for 1 hour
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Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Australian Heritage Festival Free Museo Italiano Guided Tours
Join a Free guided tour led by Elizabeth Triarico, Manager CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano, in celebration of International Museums Day. Gain a special insight into the Italian Australian immigration experience, with unique stories and objects, like the Sputnik coffee machine. Thursday 18 May 2023 Tours run: 10.30am and 2.30pm for 1 hour
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Ned Kelly; a new lens
Ned Kelly; a new lens
Partway through the Jerilderie Letter, Ned Kelly accused Senior Constable Anthony Strahan of threatening to shoot him ‘like a dog’. Two days after Anthony reputedly made his threat, Ned and his gang shot dead three policemen at Stringybark Creek, believing one of the cops was Anthony. Lachlan Strahan, Anthony’s great-great-grandson, and author of "Justice in
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Birchip Regional Seminar Weekend: Strengthen your societies and communities through History
Birchip Regional Seminar Weekend: Strengthen your societies and communities through History
Visit the Mallee for the second RHSV seminar for 2023, and the first in rural Victoria, which is being hosted by Birchip Historical Society on Saturday 20 May. There are fabulous add-on optional activities at Nullawil (afternoon and evening, Friday 19 May) and Donald (morning, Sunday 21 May).
Luminosity Labassa open day
Luminosity Labassa open day
Experience the brilliance of Labassa’s original extravagant stained and etched glass. Hear the story behind the creation of the magnificent 1873 Ferguson and Urie stained tripartite glass window and recent restoration works to the 1890s front door panels. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, its mirrors and etched glass panels and some
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