Calendar of Events

Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

At first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. Our latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today. Trenches […]

Faces of Peace

Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]

The Canberra Bomber Symposium

Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, Australia

Aviation Enthusiasts Down Under (AEDU) are pleased to present the Canberra Bomber Symposium. To be held on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the conclusion of the Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase. The Temora Aviation Museum’s September 2024 Aircraft Showcase will feature all serviceable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection at the […]

Don’t mention the war! Fighting the French in Syria and Lebanon, 1941

ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Syria-Lebanon theatre of the Second World War has become the great undiscussed warzone. Don’t mention the war! In June 1941 Commonwealth, Australian and Free French forces invaded Syria, out of concern that Germany may begin using bases occupied by the Vichy French. Operation Exporter is probably one of the most misunderstood and forgotten campaigns […]

Mildura Airshow 2024

Mildura Airport Alan Mathews Dr, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

The skies will burst into life with awe-inspiring aerobatics by Australia’s top champion pilots, showcasing their world-class skills. Witness the thrilling sights and sounds of rare World War II Warbirds in action. Complementing the aerial spectacle is a vibrant ground festival featuring a delicious array of street food, fun kids entertainment, impressive car/motorbike displays and […]

Recovering the Past – Last days

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War's most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in […]

Tais, Culture & Resilience: woven stories from Timor Leste – Exhibition Opening

Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery 100 Royal Parade - Level 1, Gateway Building, Trinity College (Enter via Tin Alley), Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Join us for the grand opening at 6.30 - 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September at Trinity College. Refreshments will be served in the Bernado Family Atrium. RSVP essential, click here to register. Exhibition opening hours Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery 24 September to 10 December 2024 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10am–4pm Level 1, Gateway Building, Trinity […]

Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion – Last Days

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

At first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. Our latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today. Trenches […]

Melbourne Athenaeum Library and Archives

Melbourne Athenaeum Library L1, 188 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Find out why Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been delighting folk for almost a century. Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been here since 1839. Learn about its history and about the Library and Archives from Monday 7 October – Saturday 12. Bookings essential Start: 7th October, 11:00 am End:12th October, 3:30 pm Cost: Free

Grave Matters: Using Cemeteries as a Research Tool

Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This full day seminar is co-presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Discover the hidden stories in Victoria’s cemetery records when you join us for this enlightening seminar where leading experts will reveal how cemetery records can be a treasure trove for local and family historians. Learn techniques […]

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