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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.
Lessons Learned?
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThe successes or failures of prolonged military campaigns have often been decided by the health of the combat troops. On 20th February 1942, Colonels H Fairley and I Mackerras wrote 'when exposed to malaria in New Guinea over 50% of the Australian Force may be destroyed'. Malaria did devastate the force. The cause of this […]
Normie Rowe & Marcia Jones with The Playboys
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum 25 Veterans drive, Newhaven, AustraliaThis will be an event you don’t want to miss. Our ‘First King of Pop’, Normie Rowe, was conscripted at the peak of his popularity, and completed a Tour of Duty in Vietnam, 1968 – 1970, following which he turned his hand to television acting (Sons and Daughters), theatre (Les Miserables) and honing his singing […]
The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who fought in the First World War – By Paul Byrnes
Stonnington History Centre Exhibition Space 1257 High Street, Malvern, 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
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 […]
