Military
Business
Biographical
Recent publications by Andrew Kilsby
The Reservists: A History of the Defence Reserves Association 1970-2020
Family Business: The Simmies of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale
The Big Garage: 65 Years of Motoring History
Eichengruen-Edwards and the Case of Continental Tyres
The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne I, 1913-1928
The Riflemen: A History of the NRAA 1888-1988
Co-author
A Reputable Set of Men: The Sandringham Club 1913-2013
Sigma Pharmaceuticals 1912-2012
Editor
In the Fight: Australians and the War in Burma 1942-1945 (with Dr Daryl Moran)
La Trobe Society Fellowship
In 2024, Dr Kilsby was awarded, through the Sate Library of Victoria, a La Trobe Society Fellowship.
About Connect-History
The principal of Connect-History is Andrew Kilsby, an independent historian and published author. He researches and writes histories and articles, convenes history conferences, and arranges exhibitions with a focus on Australian related military, business and biographical history. He holds a PhD in history from UNSW@ADFA. Dr Kilsby has a background in military and diplomatic service and in corporate communications both in Australia and in Asia-Pacific.
Andrew is passionate about the importance of history to connect us to our past and to the legacy of those who went before us. He is dedicated to recovering lost or forgotten history, whether of families or communities, business endeavours, or aspects of Australia’s military history and of those who served. Through a compelling narrative based on detailed research and context, augmented by images and oral history, Andrew is able to create and write accessible history which can be passed down to future generations. Andrew’s curiosity about the connections between past, present and future is reflected in his capacity to explore, discover and describe history, not just in written form, but also in exhibitions and through conferences.
Dr Kilsby supports and endorses the Australian ‘Value of History’ Statement
Associates of Connect-History include:
Dr. Daryl Moran – Historian – Read More…
Dr. Susan Walter – Award Winning Land Historian – Read More…
Helen Gobbi, OAM – Award Winning – Read More…
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