Calendar of Events

Planting of an ‚ÄòAleppo‚Äô Pine to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the Battle of Lone Pine after which four men of Pompey Elliott‚Äôs 7th Battalion, including Ballarat‚Äôs William Dunstan, were awarded the Victoria Cross. Followed by the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Centenary of the raising of 18th Company Australia Army Service […]

The Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) and Deakin University would like you and your friends/colleagues to attend a presentation on ‚ÄúGallipoli 1915 - Remembering 1915 Offensive : Questions and Commemoration‚Äù. Registration is required: http://anzac2015.eventbrite.com.au. There are parking options available. To commemorate the ANZAC Centenary, AIS and Deakin University are hosting a lecture and photography exhibition to […]

Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from the Ottoman perspective. The Ottoman Defence against the Anzac Landing: 25 April 1915 places us one step closer towards better understanding the events of this fateful day. The landing at Gallipoli on […]

A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]

A new 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 […]

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 […]

Stan Watson was among the first ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and survived the battle, fear and disease to build the pier at Anzac Cove from which so many men later escaped. He faced what seemed like an impossible mission: to get every man out alive. Join Joshua Funder, the great grandson of […]

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 […]

Piano concert celebrating 70 years since the end of World War Two with piano, music and songs of the time. Pianist Deborah Jackson with guest pianists, singers and flute. Contact Details: Deborah Jackson Ph: 9569 9178 Email: dcjackson@bigpond.com

Royal United Service Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 10th September 12.30 pm: Defence Plaza Melbourne, 661 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from a Turkish perspective. […]

A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]

FREE Photographic Exhibition by Vedat AcikalinIn 1990 Turkish/Australian photojournalist, Vedat Acikalin, attended the 75th Anniversary of the famous Gallipoli landing in Turkey. This exhibition is about the commemoration of that significant and emotional anniversary for Australians, New Zealanders and the Turks, and a significant commemoration exhibition in this Anzac centenary year, 2015. Aciklalin‚Äôs powerful images […]