Calendar of Events

RED JOAN – Complimentary Advance Preview

The Astor Theatre 1 Chapel St, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

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 […]

Michael Madden – “The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers”

Military History and Heritage Victoria

Michael will provide a snapshot of the 100 Australian servicemen that have been recognised with the Victoria Cross since its inception in 1856 and his journey to uncover their personal stories. In this telling Michael has incorporated the perspectives of their families and friends. The profiles reveal just how much these men came from every […]

Australia as Peacemaker?

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join Dr Tania Miletic, specialist in peace and conflict studies, as she reflects on the Australian experience of conflict prevention and peace building processes around the world. Z99180 Presenter: Dr Tania Miletic Date: Wednesday 15 May, midday Location: Education Centre, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5, free for Shrine Friends Support the Shrine by becoming a […]

Mud and Blood – WWI Play

Ballarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Mud and Blood, a compelling WWI play by Meg McNena is directed powerfully by Alice Bishop. Gallipoli and The Somme are re-lived; letters of love span the sea; women’s hands and voices are busy. Set 1914-1921 in battle and at home, real-life hero, Pompey Elliott, inspires as husband, father, general, Anzac veteran, leader. He and […]

Mud and Blood – WWI Play

Ballarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Mud and Blood, a compelling WWI play by Meg McNena is directed powerfully by Alice Bishop. Gallipoli and The Somme are re-lived; letters of love span the sea; women’s hands and voices are busy. Set 1914-1921 in battle and at home, real-life hero, Pompey Elliott, inspires as husband, father, general, Anzac veteran, leader. He and […]

Mud and Blood – WWI Play

Ballarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Mud and Blood, a compelling WWI play by Meg McNena is directed powerfully by Alice Bishop. Gallipoli and The Somme are re-lived; letters of love span the sea; women’s hands and voices are busy. Set 1914-1921 in battle and at home, real-life hero, Pompey Elliott, inspires as husband, father, general, Anzac veteran, leader. He and […]

RED JOAN – Complimentary Advance Preview

Lido Cinemas 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

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 […]

Curator Talk: The Korean War

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

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 […]

Major General H. E. “Pompey” Elliott CB CMG DSO DCM Annual Reunion Memorial Service & Luncheon

Keilor East RSL 12-22 Hoffmans Rd, Essendon, Victoria, Australia

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: […]

Commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Victoria

Cretan Village 90 Cathies Lane, Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia

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 […]

Boer War Commemoration 2019

Shrine of Remembrance Shrine of Remembrance St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia

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 […]

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