Calendar of Events

Transmission Films invite you to a special advance preview of RED JOAN at a cinema near you. For more info and to download tickets: https://www.showfilmfirst.com/pin/990839 In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Academy Award® winner Dame Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly her tranquil existence is shattered as she’s shockingly arrested by […]

Shrine Curator Neil Sharkey shares his insights into the creation of our latest special exhibition on the Korean War. Although the fighting ceased over 65 years ago, the war has never ended. Presenter: Neil Sharkey Date: Thursday 23 May, midday Location: Education Centre, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5, free for Shrine Friends Support the Shrine […]

The 58/32 Infantry Battalion Association Invites you to meet our Luncheon Guest Speaker for 2019 Author Mr Michael Madden. At our Major General H. E. “Pompey” Elliott CB CMG DSO DCM Annual Reunion Memorial Service & Luncheon Indoors with your choice of reserved seating Date: 24th May 2019 Place: Newly renovated Keilor East RSL Address: […]

The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, on behalf of the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Pancretan Association of Melbourne, are pleased to invite you to the following commemorative events on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. Sunday 26th May 2019 11:30am Official Parade and Wreath Laying […]

The annual service, commemorating the signing of the Peace Treaty of Vereening on 31 May 1902 will take place at the Shrine of Remembrance Sunday 26 May 2019. The service will also pay tribute to the memory of the 23,000 men and women who served and the 1,000 that paid the supreme sacrifice.The march will […]

Len Waters was a trailblazer. In realising his childhood dream, Len became the first and only Indigenous Australian fighter-pilot. Join Peter Rees as he reflects on this man’s extraordinary life. Presenter: Peter Rees Date: Tuesday 28 May, midday Location: Education Centre, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5, free for Shrine Friends Support the Shrine by becoming […]

The Morwell Historical Society invites you to the launch of the publication Morwell District Boer War Soldiers and Civilians. The very successful Morwell District Boer War Commemorative Service and Graphic Exhibition was held on 11 October 2017 at which soldiers and civilians from the Morwell District were remembered and their names included on the Morwell […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address - Thursday 30th May 2019 at 1200 for 1230 - ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Dr V John Basarin OAM Topic: Gallipoli – The Turkish Perspective Vecihi "John" Başarın is a Turkish Australian historian and author with a special interest in Gallipoli. He has been […]

The Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service commemorates Aboriginal service and sacrifice in the Australian Forces in every major conflict from the Boer War to the present. Wreath Laying on the Forecourt Shrine Representatives: Shrine Chairman of Trustees Air Vice-Marshal Chris Spence AO (Retd) Shrine Trustee Colonel John Wertheimer AM RFD

Greece has a centuries-old tradition of armed resistance. The Greek word for partisan is Andartes and these fighters fiercely resisted German, Italian and Bulgarian occupation from 1941 until 1944. Rival groups then turned on each other. ‘Resistance’ and ‘Underground’ are names used to describe the various secret organisations that arose in European states under enemy […]

Guest Speaker is Mr. Tony Tsourdalakis Chairman of the Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council. The Womens Auxiliary of the Ringwood RSL invite you to an afternoon meeting of members and friends on Wednesday 5th June at 11.30am at the Ringwood RSL. For more information please contact Mrs. Carole Powell on 0407057236.