The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Dymocks Waurn Ponds 173-199 Pioneer Rd, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Ivanhoe Library 255 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
Annual Luncheon
William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AustraliaYou are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant. 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne - Tuesday 19th November - at 12-00 pm for 12-45pm Dress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) Ladies: Day Dress The cost of this function is $50 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Numurkah Library 18 McCaskill St, Numurkah, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Cobram Library 14 Punt Rd, Cobram, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Shepparton Library 41-42 Marungi St, Shepparton, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Bendigo Library 215-259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Old Colonists' Club Ballarat 20 Lydiard (North) St, Ballarat, Victoria, AustraliaIn the First World War of 1914–1918, thousands of boys across Australia and New Zealand lied about their age, forged a parent’s signature and left to fight on the other side of the world. Though some were as young as thirteen, they soon found they could die as well as any man. Like Peter Pan’s […]
Chief of Army History Conference
Adams Auditorium, ADFA Northcott Dr,, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaThe 2019 Chief of Army (CA) History Conference will be held on Thursday, 28 November at the Australian Defence Force Academy's Adams Auditorium. This year's theme is 'An Army of Influence' and looks at our involvement in the region throughout Army's history. BACKGROUND The Chief of Army's History Conference has traditionally been held annually since […]
The SEA 5000 Hunter Class Frigate project
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneRoyal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 28th November 2019 at 1200 for 1230 ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Richard Seery is the Head of Operations for the Hunter Class Frigate program, leading a team mobilising Manufacturing capability, in preparation for the commencement of ship construction in 2020. This team is […]
The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaOver 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.
Australian War Memorial Development Project Public Consultation
Longbeach RSL 4 Thames Promenade, Chelsea, Victoria, AustraliaRegular and ongoing consultations are an important part of the Development Project. Our Development Project plans were launched on Monday 18 November 2019 by the Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP. The project includes a new southern entrance, refurbishment of the main building, a new Anzac Hall connected to the main building via a […]