Calendar of Events

Battlefront Innovations and the Engineer’s War

Join the City of Sydney Historical Association and professional historian Nicole Cama, as she traces the inventive engineering and innovations of World War I. From toy tanks and patriotic badges, to message rockets, battlefront inventions and the Anzac brand, Cama investigates the many designs, trade marks and patents registered during the First World War. The […]

1966 – The year that changed the world

1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]

Trailblazers and Peacekeepers

Australian and New Zealand doctors have administered anaesthesia in every major conflict since the Boer War. These men and women have, and continue to, provide care in often difficult and dangerous circumstances. Join us for a curator-led tour of this exhibition exploring historical accounts of anaesthetists in conflict and first person reflections from contemporary conflicts […]

1966 – The year that changed the world

1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]

Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience

The Australian Government and the Australian War Memorial, supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra are proud to be bringing the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience to communities across Australia. The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a travelling exhibition that tells the story of Australia‚Äôs involvement in the First World War, and the ensuing […]

First drafts of History: Rediscovering Victoria’s war correspondents

From the Boer War to Vietnam and beyond, Australians have long relied on war correspondents to bring home reports from the front lines of conflict.¬†Rediscover Victoria‚Äôs war correspondents including Alan Moorehead at a presentation by historians Dr Fay Anderson and Garrie Hutchinson Australia has an impressive and enduring tradition of war journalism, correspondents cinematographers, artists […]

Foxholes of the Mind by Bernard Clancy

Bernard Clancy‚Äôs riveting stage play about PTSD, Foxholes of the Mind, is all set to go on tour in August this year.Tickets go on sale in early July. Foxholes premiered at La Mama theatre in Carlton in 2010 to virtually full houses. It had a profound effect on veterans, wives and families and was widely […]

83rd Melbourne Arms & Militaria Fair

Trade Exhibition ‚Äì New & CollectablesAntique & Modern Sporting Arms; Shooting Accessories; Reloading Equipment; Rifle Scopes/Optics; Collector's & Shooter's Ammunition; Hunting and Outdoor Clothing/Footware, Camping Utilities, Tanning/Leather Equipment, Edged Weapons; Custom Knives, Hunter Collector & Utility knives; Safes & Security equipment; Militaria; Medals; Books; Military prints; Accessories & Related memorabilia, etc. THE TRADITION CONTINUES $15 […]

58th Battalion’s Monument Unveiling

The 58th Battalion Monument will be unveiled¬†by Major General Kevin Cooke You are cordially invited to our most prestigious event Saturday 8th October 2016 Queen's Park, Moonee Ponds: Time 2 .00 pm corner Kellaway Ave & Pascoe Vale Rd.   Major General Kevin Cooke AO RFD ED Our Patron 58/32 Infantry Battalion Association. Kevin Cooke […]

Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories Photo courtesy of Mary Chandler

An exhibition about the Victorian soldier settler experience opens at Old Treasury Building in November. Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories features records from the state archives of Public Record Office Victoria revealing previously untold stories of the Victorian soldier settler experience. The exhibition will take viewers through the establishment of the World War 1 […]

Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories Photo courtesy of Mary Chandler

An exhibition about the Victorian soldier settler experience opens at Old Treasury Building in November. Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories features records from the state archives of Public Record Office Victoria revealing previously untold stories of the Victorian soldier settler experience. The exhibition will take viewers through the establishment of the World War 1 […]

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