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Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite […]
Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite […]
Fighting Mac Mckenzie & other ANZAC Chaplains of WW1
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe legendary William McKenzie’s tireless work as a Salvation Army Chaplain among the Anzacs in World War I earned him the nickname 'Fighting Mac'. On the outbreak of war McKenzie […]
Brad Manera presents The Defence of Rorke’s Drift
Online via ZoomHow much do you know about 'The Defence of Rorke’s Drift' – a vivid and evocative painting depicting one of the most famous battles of the Zulu War? Purchased […]
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Operation Kingfisher – Speaker Gary Followill
Online via ZoomThe cancelled rescue mission that sacrificed Sandakan POWs to the Death Marches. Wednesday 21 February 2024 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) The chain of events that led to the death […]
From Whiskers to Wings
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaLearn about the incredible animal mascots of the First World War in this webinar hosted by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation President and author of Anzac Mascots, Nigel Allsopp. […]
War Animal Last Post Service
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaTake part in a very special Last Post Service commemorating the invaluable contributions of animals in war. From transport, messengers, protectors, mascots and support animals to cherished pets, animals have […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneThe Army – Post Force Structure Review. Major General Jason Blain, DSC, AM, CSC Head, Land Systems , Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Topic: The Army – Post Force Structure […]
Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite […]
Operation Oboe: Australian Amphibious Landings in Borneo, May-July 1945
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaA Public Lecture by Major (retd) Paul Handel, RFD In May 1945 the Australian Army launched three major amphibious assaults in Borneo. The operations were collectively known as “Oboe” and […]
Presentation on Women in War mural, Violet Town – Dr Kirsty Harris
Community Complex 35 Cowslip St, Violet Town, Victoria, AustraliaTo commemorate International Women’s Day, one of Australia’s leading women-in-war historians, Dr Kirsty Harris, will give a presentation on the history behind Violet Town’s new impressive Women in War mural. […]
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Commemoration of the Centenary of the Visit of the British Special Service Squadron to Melbourne 1924.
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaIn March 1924 a fleet of Royal Navy ships visited Australia as part of a world-wide goodwill cruise. British Fleet met by Couta boats from the Queenscliff Fishing Fleet as […]
Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite […]
Beyond the ‘Kantai Kessen’ – Japan’s Fateful Defeat in the Southwest Pacific
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaIn the ‘Kantai Kessen’ (decisive naval battle doctrine) the Japanese navy would win a war by fighting and winning a single, decisive naval action. At the beginning of May 1942 […]
Game of Dominoes: Australia’s Security and the Cold War 1947-1991
Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, AustraliaMHHV 5th Biennial Two-Day Conference - 13 & 14 APRIL 2024 This conference will examine the Cold War period (1947-1991), its impact on Australia’s defence and security posture and Australia’s […]
Nhill Airshow 2024
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 221 Propodollah Road, Nhill, Victoria, AustraliaDon't miss the next spectacular Featuring Paul Bennet Sky Aces with their amazing aerobatics ...and much more. There will be something for everyone at the 2024 Airshow. In addition to […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneThe RAAF – Post Force Structure Review. Air Commodore Joe Medved Director General, Defence Aviation Safety Authority Topic: The RAAF – Post Force Structure Review. Air Commodore Medved joined the […]
