Calendar of Events

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 29 August 2019 at 1200 for 1230 ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Professor Greg Barton TOPIC : ISLAMIC STATE Greg Barton is Professor of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute. Greg has been active for the past thirty years in inter-faith dialogue […]

Our Guest Speaker this Friday August 30 is Phil Garland. His last talk to us was on the Charge of the Light Brigade, and he amazed us with some of his display items and his very personal connection to the Crimean War. This Friday his topic will be: Pre-Federation Colonial Arms Again we can expect […]

Hear from Emily Jateff who was Chief Scientist on board RV Investigator when it discovered the final resting place of SS Iron Crown. The vessel, sunk by a Japanese submarine off the Victorian coastline in June 1942, was discovered in 2019 in a collaboration between CSIRO and Heritage Victoria. Presenter: Emily Jateff Date: Tuesday 3 […]

All you model and radio remote control model enthusiasts will want to visit the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Sunday 8 September – the week after Father’s Day. The following clubs are putting on displays of their amazing and remarkable models at the Museum for your pleasure and enjoyment. South West Amalgamated Model Plane Society; […]

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. […]