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 […]
Australian War Memorial Development Project Public Consultation
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, 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 […]
Australian War Memorial Development Project Public Consultation
Caulfield RSL 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, 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 […]
Australian War Memorial Development Project Public Consultation
Geelong RSL 50 Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont, 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 […]
Ceremony to mark the end of the War at Gallipoli
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThe Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel joins the Ceremony to mark the end of the War at Gallipoli. Federal Minister for Veterans the Hon Darren Chester MP, Consul-General of Republic of Turkey, Mr Arif Eser Torun and Mr Desmond Callaghan OAM, Vice President of the Returned Services League of Victoria, […]
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.
Albert Jacka Commemoration 2020
St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road, St Kilda, Vic, AustraliaThe Mayor and Councillors of the City of Port Phillip extend an invitation to you & your guest/s to attend the Albert Jacka Commemoration 2020 1893-1932Captain Albert Jacka VC MC & Bar of the 14th Battalion, AIFPhoto: Fraser and Vallance – Albert Jacka 1914 – Coloured by Loredana Crupi Sunday 12 January 2.00pm St Kilda […]