Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh 3166, AustraliaIn this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaEnjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Ararat Regional Art Gallery Vincent Street, Ararat, AustraliaThrough historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from the […]
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19)
Through historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from the […]
Frankston Lecture: Stretcher-Bearers
From the landing at Gallipoli to the last campaigns of 1945, in desert, jungle, mountains and mud, Australian stretcher-bearers routinely risked their lives to save others.¬†In this talk Dr Mark Johnston, author of a new book on stretcher-bearers, explores their intensely dangerous work. ¬†Please note bookings close 4pm Monday 30 November. Wednesday 2¬†December, 5.30pm […]
Mildura Regional Lecture: The Great War in Victorian private life
Mildura Arts Centre 199 Cureton Avenue, Mildura, AustraliaJoin Dr Bart Ziino as he examines the private experience of the Great War in Victoria, drawing on personal letters and diaries to tell a story of the war as an individual, familial, and communal trial. Through an examination of anxieties over loved ones at the front, and tensions over who was bearing the greater […]
Australia and the Vietnam War
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Australia‚Äôs entrance into the Vietnam War and the 40th anniversary of the end of the war. How do many of the controversies of the 1960s look with half a century‚Äôs hindsight? Join Dr Peter Edwards, Official Historian of Australia‚Äôs involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948-75, as he challenges […]
Taminick Military Encampment
The Adelaide Regiment of Volunteer Rifles 1860-1865 are hosting a large Multi-group blackpowder era military encampment. Period camping, live firing, competitions, socializing. Highly recommended. We have spare tents etc. Start planning your time off now if you are interested in coming. (03) 5766 2367 info@glenrowantouristcentre.com.au https://www.facebook.com/events/833055980121498/
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaEnjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Mildura Arts Centre 199 Cureton Avenue, Mildura, AustraliaThrough historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from the […]
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19)
Ararat Regional Art Gallery Vincent Street, Ararat, AustraliaThrough historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from the […]
Everyman – Last days
Contemporary drawings by Craig Barrett, inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen; British soldier/poets renowned for their evocative and insightful war poetry reflecting experiences on the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18). Craig created this exhibition, of large scale drawings in charcoal and coloured washes, specifically for the atmospheric surrounds […]