Calendar of Events

Aviation Enthusiasts Down Under (AEDU) are pleased to present the Canberra Bomber Symposium. To be held on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the conclusion of the Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase. The Temora Aviation Museum’s September 2024 Aircraft Showcase will feature all serviceable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection at the […]

The Syria-Lebanon theatre of the Second World War has become the great undiscussed warzone. Don’t mention the war! In June 1941 Commonwealth, Australian and Free French forces invaded Syria, out of concern that Germany may begin using bases occupied by the Vichy French. Operation Exporter is probably one of the most misunderstood and forgotten campaigns […]

The skies will burst into life with awe-inspiring aerobatics by Australia’s top champion pilots, showcasing their world-class skills. Witness the thrilling sights and sounds of rare World War II Warbirds in action. Complementing the aerial spectacle is a vibrant ground festival featuring a delicious array of street food, fun kids entertainment, impressive car/motorbike displays and […]

This 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 […]

Join us for the grand opening at 6.30 - 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September at Trinity College. Refreshments will be served in the Bernado Family Atrium. RSVP essential, click here to register. Exhibition opening hours Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery 24 September to 10 December 2024 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10am–4pm Level 1, Gateway Building, Trinity […]

At 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 […]

Find out why Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been delighting folk for almost a century. Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been here since 1839. Learn about its history and about the Library and Archives from Monday 7 October – Saturday 12. Bookings essential Start: 7th October, 11:00 am End:12th October, 3:30 pm Cost: Free

This full day seminar is co-presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Discover the hidden stories in Victoria’s cemetery records when you join us for this enlightening seminar where leading experts will reveal how cemetery records can be a treasure trove for local and family historians. Learn techniques […]

Step 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, […]

The largest Warbirds airshow in the Southern Hemisphere will once again take flight over Temora, NSW. This two-day event is jam-packed with action, in the air and on the ground, making for a great weekend for your entire family. What is Warbirds Downunder? Warbirds Downunder event takes place at the Temora Aviation Museum, NSW. This […]

Faces 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 […]

Topic: On Life So Full of Promise (new publication) Ross McMullin is an award-winning biographer and acclaimed storyteller. Life So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation won the 2024 Age Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for another national prize, the Nib Literary Award. It follows Ross’s previous lost generation […]

Faces 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 […]

Book Launch by Professor Peter Stanley UNSW 'Amazing stories of Australians from forgotten battlefields of World War II' Foreword by Dr Robert Lyman MBE FRHistsS Contributing writers: Karl James. Peter Holmes. Andrew Kilsby. Meghan Adams. Daryl Moran. Tom Lewis. Ian Wilkinson. David Mitchellhill-Green. Anthea Gunn. Alexandra Torrens. Jacqueline Dinan. Kama McLean. 11.00am SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER […]

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne at 12-00 pm for 12-30pm Dress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) Ladies: Day Dress The cost of this function is $45 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines Book early to avoid disappointment. […]

The period from 1961-66 was the final phase of the Menzies era, yet in some respects it was the most remarkable. After a near defeat at the 1961 election, Menzies held a razor thin majority and many assumed that he would ride off into the political sunset. However, if anything the near miss reinvigorated him, […]

Step 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, […]

Step 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, […]