The Art of Survival: Drawings by Fred Ransome Smith, POW – Last weeks
Fred Ransome Smith, imprisoned by the Japanese during the Second World War, used art to document his captivity. Decades later he returned to this art to release and share wartime memories. Experience Fred’s wartime drawings as well as works he created in Australia from 1975 onwards
The war on our doorstep Australians in New Guinea 1943-45
Australian success in Papua between July 1942 and January 1943 checked the Japanese southward advance but the victories at Kokoda, Milne Bay and the Beachheads did not remove the Japanese presence in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea to Papua‚Äôs north. From early 1943, Australian troops embarked upon a series of campaigns in the Mandate‚Äìat […]
Australia Will Be There – Victorians in the First World War (1914-19)
Through historical photographs and personal stories, this¬†exhibition will present the chronology of the First World War¬†(1914-19) and provide the opportunity to discover the fascinating¬†stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians.¬† Find out about the hardships that our men and women endured¬†and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from¬†the landings at […]
The war on our doorstep Australians in New Guinea 1943-45
Australian success in Papua between July 1942 and January 1943 checked the Japanese southward advance but the victories at Kokoda, Milne Bay and the Beachheads did not remove the Japanese presence in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea to Papua‚Äôs north. From early 1943, Australian troops embarked upon a series of campaigns in the Mandate‚Äìat […]
The war on our doorstep Australians in New Guinea 1943-45
Australian success in Papua between July 1942 and January 1943 checked the Japanese southward advance but the victories at Kokoda, Milne Bay and the Beachheads did not remove the Japanese presence in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea to Papua‚Äôs north. From early 1943, Australian troops embarked upon a series of campaigns in the Mandate‚Äìat […]
Soldier On: WWI Soldier Settler Stories
Between 1918 and 1934, the Soldier Settlement Scheme helped settle some 11,000 returned soldiers on farming land across the state through government leases. Through original records, as well as first-hand videos and photographs, the exhibition shows how the Scheme shaped the Victorian landscape as we know it today. ¬†Kate Luciano will talk about the establishment […]
The war on our doorstep Australians in New Guinea 1943-45
Australian success in Papua between July 1942 and January 1943 checked the Japanese southward advance but the victories at Kokoda, Milne Bay and the Beachheads did not remove the Japanese presence in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea to Papua‚Äôs north. From early 1943, Australian troops embarked upon a series of campaigns in the Mandate‚Äìat […]
The war on our doorstep Australians in New Guinea 1943-45
Australian success in Papua between July 1942 and January 1943 checked the Japanese southward advance but the victories at Kokoda, Milne Bay and the Beachheads did not remove the Japanese presence in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea to Papua‚Äôs north. From early 1943, Australian troops embarked upon a series of campaigns in the Mandate‚Äìat […]
Military & General Antiques Fair
Bring along your antiques to the Museum. Specialists onsite to give advice, estimates and information. Some stalls to browse. Standard entrance fees. No need to book.
Vietnam Veterans’ Lunch
With special guest Colonel Gerald M McCormack (Gerry) 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Please join us to honour those who served in Vietnam. The special guest speaker at the luncheon will be Colonel Gerald M McCormack, former Troop Leader of 1 Troop, C Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment. 1 Troop […]
Fair Dinkum (def.): honesty, guts, directness, fortitude, courage, truth
You had to be fair dinkum to enlist after the hell of Gallipoli hit home. A new breed of warrior and patriot stepped up as Anzac's second wave. Among them were 152 men of the 7th Battalion - fruit pickers and farmers, bootmakers and blacksmiths, miners and mailmen. They fought under the colours of 'mud […]
In the Bag: Prisoners of War: 1915-1945
The experience of being a prisoner of war was not unique to Australians, but it was a unique experience for Australian servicemen. The one day conference In the Bag: Prisoners of War 1915-1945 brings together a fascinating series of presentations. Keynote speaker Dr Michael McKernan will lead a range of speakers including from the Australian […]