Calendar of Events

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address WEDNESDAY 25 September 2019 at 1200 for 1230 ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Brigadier (ret) Mike Phelps AM Topic: Defence Industry in Victoria and the Government plans for it’s development Mike Phelps is currently the Manager - Defence, Aerospace and Security, Victorian Government The Department […]

Over 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.

Members and Friends of Royal United Services Institute of Victoria are cordially invited to an exhibition of Rare First World War Maps from the RUSIV Library Collection to be held in the Robertson Room, Victoria Barracks 256-310 St Kilda Road, Southbank from 10am on Monday 30th September 2019 until 1500 on Thursday 10th October. Tours […]

You are warmly invited to attend the launch of Ready, Aim Fire by James Unkles Launched by Jim Molan AO, DSC Former Senator and Major-General (ret’d), Australian Army.

Notice of Annual General Meeting Please take notice that a general meeting of Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc. (hereafter MHHV Inc.) will be held Sheridan Close, 485 St Kilda Road, 3004, Ground Floor Board Room at 6 pm on Wednesday 2 October 2019. AGENDA 1. Attendance. 2. Apologies. 3. Minutes of previous AGM. 4. […]

Back by popular demand, our fabulous local band, Rockhouse playing Rock n Roll music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s from 1.00pm until 5.00pm on Saturday 5 October 2019 at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum. Bring along your dancing shoes and join the fun. The bar will be open from 1pm for beer, wine and […]

The Federation of Messinian Organisations in conjunction with the Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council are hosting a Greece & Crete Anzac Ancestors reunion on Sunday 6th October at 2.00pm at the Foyer & courtyard of the Education Centre of the Shrine of Remembrance. An opportunity to meet and greet and share your stories. […]

A German-born Jew but naturalised Victorian, leading businessman for a well-known Victorian company and Captain in the Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps, Edwards was arrested in November 1914 and interned for nearly five years without charges, trial or court martial or right to a defence, before being secretly de-naturalised and forcibly deported to Germany in 1919, […]

To mark the 20th anniversary of INTERFET, the Memorial will convene a special half-day symposium to reflect on and discuss Australia’s contribution in 1999 to establishing the security and stability that helped establish Timor-Leste as a free and independent nation. You can stream this symposium free of charge. The live stream will be made available […]

Can Australia defend itself? What national interests must we protect? As a sovereign nation, are we becoming more or less secure? What can we learn from our experience to now? How can we better think about the future? Join an esteemed group of critical thinkers for a one-day Seminar to consider these questions of national […]

The Timeline Festival is an annual re-enactment event that is held at Kryal Castle, near Ballarat in Regional Victoria. The Festival attracts over 350 historical reenactors and merchants covering time periods from Ancient Greece through to World War Two. The event is run over three days and incorporates a public event, which is held on […]