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 5.00 pm on Wednesday 4 September […]
The Canberra Bomber Symposium
Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, AustraliaAviation 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 […]
Don’t mention the war! Fighting the French in Syria and Lebanon, 1941
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe 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 […]
Mildura Airshow 2024
Mildura Airport Alan Mathews Dr, Mildura, Victoria, AustraliaThe 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 […]
Great Courage and Initiative – The Heroic Life of George Ingram VC, MM. – Speaker: Anthony McAleer OAM
Online via ZoomBy today’s standards George Mawby Ingram lived a courageous life. ‘This NCO showed great courage and initiative’. Recommendation for Military Medal, March 1917 ‘He showed the most splendid qualities of […]
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 […]
Tais, Culture & Resilience: woven stories from Timor Leste – Exhibition Opening
Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery 100 Royal Parade - Level 1, Gateway Building, Trinity College (Enter via Tin Alley), Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaJoin 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 […]
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 […]
Melbourne Athenaeum Library and Archives
Melbourne Athenaeum Library L1, 188 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaFind 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 […]
Grave Matters: Using Cemeteries as a Research Tool
Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis 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 […]
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 […]
Immortals artist talk – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the powerful Immortals exhibition with renowned artist Clayton Tremlett. Over the past six years, Tremlett has created a captivating series of portraits that highlight […]
Warbirds Downunder Airshow 2024
Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, AustraliaThe 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, […]
Immortals – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaDiscover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett […]
Melbourne Fashion Week: Curator tour of Trenches to Runway
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaUncover the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today in this exclusive guided tour of the Shrine exhibition Trenches to […]
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 […]
Life So Full of Promise: further biographies of Australia’s lost generation. Speaker: Ross McMullin
Online via ZoomLife So Full of Promise, Ross McMullin’s second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I, features a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneTopic: 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 […]
Immortals – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaDiscover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett […]
Peter Maddison Presents: Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaA century ago, a design competition set the stage for what would become one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks—the Shrine of Remembrance. For 90 years, it has stood as an […]
Shaping the Future of the Shrine: The 2025-45 Master Plan Community Session
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for a special public engagement session where we’ll showcase the exciting potential future of the Shrine of Remembrance as it celebrates 90 years of honouring service and sacrifice. […]
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 […]
One day Conference – In The Fight: Australians and the War in Burma 1942-1945.
Caulfield RSL 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, AustraliaForgotten men and women from Australia in a forgotten war – Burma 1942-1945. If you didn’t know that Australians were involved in the longest campaign of WWII, in Burma, in […]
Book Launch – In the Fight: Australians and the War in Burma 1942-1945
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaBook 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 […]