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The Miracle of D-Day, 6 June 1944
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaA Public Lecture by Noel Phelan. This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious assault in history, a crucial turning point of World War II, and a miracle of planning, logistics, coordination and supply. In this detailed lecture, Noel […]
2024 Monash Commemorative Service
The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House Spring Street, Melbourne, AustraliaMr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, to be held Thursday 8th August 2024, at 9.45 am. Following the service, we will host a Morning Tea from 11:15am to Midday. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect, connect, and honour Sir […]
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]
Recovering the Past
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War's most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in […]
Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAt first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. Our latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today. Trenches […]
Faces of Peace
Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaFaces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]
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Military History & Heritage Victoria Inc. Annual General Meeting 2024
Online via ZoomPlease take notice that a general meeting of Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc. (hereafter MHHV Inc.) will be held online via Zoom.com at 5.30 pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024. AGENDA Attendance Apologies Minutes of previous AGM. President’s Report. Treasurer’s Report. Elections: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Members (5). Date of next meeting. […]
Recovering the Past – Last days
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War's most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in […]
Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion – Last Days
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAt first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. Our latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today. Trenches […]
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]
Faces of Peace
Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaFaces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]
Faces of Peace – Last Weeks
Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaFaces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]
