The Australian Red Cross in the Great War
to be opened on Friday 8 August at 5 pm. This will be followed by the annual Augustus Wolskel Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Dr Bart Ziino, entitled: ‚ÄòAt Home with the War: The Great War in Victorian Private Life‚Äô, commencing at 6.15. Welcome by Prof Don Garden, President of the RHSV. Cost: Member […]
The Other Face of War: Victorians and the Home Front
The RHSV holds a biannual conference in support of the research and promotion of local and Victorian history. The 2014 Conference will be held in two sessions: Friday evening 8 August & Saturday 9 August The Other Face of War: Victorians and the Home Front The conference will begin on Friday evening with the opening […]
Centenary of the Monash Militia Camp at Lilydale in February 1914.
John Monash & 3000 soldiers descended on Lilydale and camped for a week where the Lillydale Lake is today. To mark the Centenary of this event a memorial plaque and storyboard sign will be unveiled at the Lillydale Lake. A plaque will be unveiled by Michael Bennett, great grandson of Sir John Monash. Also on […]
The show must go on
This exhibition will focus on entertainers in Vietnam from the Museum’s own Dr Denis Gibbons AM Image collection, with other aspects of morale building entertainment for the diggers including Armed Forces Radio, film nights at ‘the Dat’, the R&R experience and PX store media from the 60s.
Chinese ANZACs: Chinese Museum Tour
In the lead up to the centenary of the First World War, Melbourne‚Äôs Chinese Museum launches Chinese ANZACs: Chinese-Australians and World War One. Join us for this special guided tour of the exhibition which explores some of the stories of the Chinese-Australians who served on the frontline. Limited spaces available. Date: Wednesday 10 September, 3.00pm […]
Discovering ANZACs in Victoria
What was life like for Victorian WW1 soldiers when they returned from the war? This talk analyses public records such as mental health, medical and land settlement files linked to WW1 returned soldiers. Through the records we can uncover the scale of injuries returned soldiers suffered, as well as the economic impact and farming life […]
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Enjoy 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 […]
Military History Group meeting
Military History Group meeting
Heidelberg Repatriation Remembrance Day service
The Heidelberg Repatriation holds a Remembrance Day service that all Association members are invited to attend. Assemble at the Garden of Peace by 10:30 hrs Refreshments provided after service Dress - Jacket and Tie with Medals and Beret
Remembrance Day 2014
Every year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars and peacekeeping operations. The Service: from 10.30am Join us for the Victorian State Remembrance Day Ceremony, attended by the Governor of Victoria. One minute of […]
“Men of Valour” Victoria Cross Recipients Exhibition
‚ÄúMen of Valour‚Äù Victoria Cross Recipients Exhibition Top of the Range is holding a gala opening for the exhibition of paintings by artist Joe Zapp. Painted in commemoration of 100 years of ANZAC and honouring Australia's Victoria Cross recipients. Hosted by Athol Guy Historical presentation by Mr Jason McGregor - Secretary, Military History and Heritage, […]
Exhibition: Vietnam: The Helicopter War
An exhibition of 10 content-rich panels from the Texas Tech University‚Äôs Vietnam Center & Archive , which gives the American perspective on a range of fascinating aspects to their helicopter war in Vietnam.¬† Enhanced with QR Codes (Hint: make sure your mobile phone has the QR code app), the embedded technology in the panels allows […]