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26 Sydney Events Innovation invention MANLY Manly Art Gallery & Museum On The Beach: Gems from the Manly Swimwear Collection Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve An exhibition exploring Manly’s unique collection of swimwear and beach paraphernalia. From the woollen ‘neck to knees’ of the Edwardian era, to the skimpy ‘itsy bitsy’ bikini - Manly’s collection documents the evolving fashions and styles of swimwear and our changing relationship with the beach. Innovation and invention through changing design and materials used in swimwear will be on display for all to see! Curated by Sarah Johnson with Lorraine Foster. Closed Mondays. 2 Sept 2011 - 14 Aug 2012 10am - 5pm Free Manly Congregational Church Another Hymn-a-thon From A to Z Manly Congregational Church, Cnr Sydney Rd & Whistler St Following the success of 2011’s event, Manly Congregational Church is holding “Another Hymn-a-thon from A to Z”. In keeping with the “Amazing stories: Innovation” theme, the forefathers of the Congregational denomination in Australia built the first Church in Manly in 1862. One of the first pipe organs was installed in 1914 when electricity was connected. Hear “amazing stories” through old well-known hymns with organist, Peter Wilkinson and his son David, on keyboard and sing-a-long at an afternoon of nostalgia and entertainment. Sun 15 April 2pm - 3.30pm Free Enquiries: 02 4369 0212 or 0407 905 014 Manly Council Manly Aboriginal Heritage Talk & Walk Shell Sculpture in front of Manly Wharf, Manly Wharf, East Esplanade Manly has a rich and diverse history and Karen’s Historic Walking tour will take you on a journey starting from 1788. Manly has a lot of “Firsts” and “Amazingly Innovative” stories that include the first encounter between the British and Aboriginal women, the first Aquarium in the colony, the first National Seminary. But wait there is more! Manly had a Castle, Hampton Court Mazes, Camera Obscuras, Submarines in pools and much more all inspired and created by innovative people. Sat 14 April 10.30am -12pm Sat 21 April 10.30am -12pm Free Bookings Essential: 0404 338 652 Manly Council Amazing Stories of the Manly Ferries Manly Library, Market Lane In their heyday, the much-loved Manly ferries were among the most advanced in design in the world. Find out some of the stories behind the South Steyne, the Dee Why, the Baragoola and the Brighton. Library Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9.30am - 8pm, Thursday and Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 9.30am - 4pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm and public holidays CLOSED. 14 - 29 April 9.30am - 5pm Free Enquiries: 02 9976 1722 Manly Council Manly Indigenous Heritage Talk & Walk Manly Library Meeting Room, Market Lane Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office’s Education Officer to hear a talk on the Aboriginal’s of the area and the coming of the white sails. This story telling journey will begin with a presentation at the Manly Library Meeting Room and includes a walk via Eastern Hill to Collins Flat Beach and surrounds. Bring water; wear good walking shoes and hat. Sun 22 April Free. Bookings Essential: 02 9976 1640 9.30am - 12.30pm St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church St Andrew’s Heritage Organ Recital St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 56 Raglan Street Organ recital by Karl Klein. Talk on history of St Andrew’s and organ. Afternoon tea to follow. Sat 14 April 2pm - 3pm An offering will be taken for church restoration. Enquiries: 02 9976 2801 MAROUBRA Cape Banks Family History Society Inc Open Day / Beginner’s Workshop Research Centre, 113A Paine Street Open Day 10am-4pm with a Beginner’s Workshop from 11am-1pm. Free handouts will be available. Visitors are invited to come and see our Research Centre and look at our resources. Sat 14 April 10am - 4pm Free
Innovation invention Sydney Events 27 Randwick and District Historical Society Mina Wylie: an amazing story Bowen Library, 669 - 673 Anzac Parade Marcell Jacobs from the <strong>NSW</strong> Hall of Champions will speak about the amazing Mina Wylie, from South Coogee in Sydney’s east. Mina was one of Australia’s first two female Olympic swimming representatives. She and Fanny Durack attended the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, where women’s swimming events were being held for the first time. Durack won a gold medal and Wylie a silver medal. Thurs 21 April 2pm - 3pm Gold coin donation Randwick City Library Mina Wylie Exhibition Launch Bowen Library Maroubra, 669-673 Anzac Parade Coogee’s own Olympic heroine, Mina Wylie, paid her own way to the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, along with Fanny Durack. The women swam their way into the history books, becoming gold and silver swimming medalists. The exhibition will mark 100 years of Mina Wylie’s innovative Olympic achievement, being a local Coogee girl. Mina’s family connections to our own famous Wylie’s Baths at Coogee will also be showcased. The exhibition will be launched at 12noon followed by light luncheon. 21 April - 31 Oct 12noon Exhibition Free during Bowen library opening hours www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library Bookings Essential: 02 9314 4888 MARRICKVILLE Marrickville Heritage Promotions Committee Marrickville Medal Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road The Marrickville Medal for Conservation has been awarded annually since 1995. It celebrates built conservation works completed in the preceding 3 years that contribute to the understanding and preservation of Marrickville’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. The evening includes an exhibition of the Medal entries, presentation of the awards, guest speaker and the complimentary opening of the Marrickville Urban Photography Competition (MUPC) exhibition showcasing images of the unique historic environment of the area. The winners of MUPC will also be announced. Light refreshments served. Thurs 26 April 6pm - 8.30pm Free Bookings Essential: 02 9335 2222 Marrickville Heritage Society Inc Bumper Yarns: the Life and Times of Frank ‘Bumper’ Farrell Herb Greedy Hall, 79 Petersham Road In Larry Writer’s colourful biography of Bumper Farrell, he writes: ‘Fighting was just something kids did on the rambunctious streets of Marrickville’. It was his early training ground for a career in the police force where he became the ‘roughest toughest street cop Australia has ever seen’. Off the beat he played Rugby League for Newtown and Australia. Larry Writer’s talk will make reference to some characters in his earlier work, ‘Razor’ recently a TV miniseries. Wheelchair access from Fletcher Street Marrickville. Street parking also in Fletcher Street. Council carpark adjacent to St Brigids Catholic Church Marrickville Road Marrickville. Sat 21 April 10.15am – 12noon Free. No bookings required. Marrickville Library and History Services The New South Wales School Buildings of William E. Kemp, 1880-1896 Marrickville Library, cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds William Kemp’s school designs broke with the Gothic tradition to introduce new architectural styles, incorporated natural lighting and ventilation systems, and used affordable, local materials. Kirsten Orr, University of Technology, Sydney, will examine the effectiveness and functionality of his inventive and innovative designs in the context of late-nineteenth century and early-twentieth century standards for school buildings. She will argue that Kemp’s work contributed significantly to the development of the Federation style, which later came to characterise suburban Australia. 16 - 18 April 6.30pm - 8pm Free Bookings Essential: 02 9335 2173 Marrickville Library and History Services Marrickville: Industry and Innovation Marrickville Library, cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds Marrickville has a long history as a manufacturing hub, with numerous industrial sites dotting its historical landscape. This is signified no better than by the Marrickville Manufacturers Exhibition of 1935, that showcased not only manufacturers from the district, but illustrated Marrickville as the ideal location for setting up shop. This display will explore the 1935 exhibition and the history of companies that took part, including Fowlers Potteries, Sydney Steel, Vicars Woollen Mills and General Motors. 16 - 29 April 10am - 8.30pm Free Bookings Essential: 02 9335 2173
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