Calendar of Events

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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

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/

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A wasted Effort? - The RAAF and the Battle for Tarakan 1945 by Mr Tony Hastings. The last series of Allied amphibious operations of the Pacific War began on 1 May 1945 when the 26th Brigade Group of the 9th Australian Division landed on Tarakan Island, off the north-east coast of Borneo. Over the following […]

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 […]

The two books by Harvey Broadbent are the result of four years work on the Turkish archives and give, for the first time, a full Turkish view of the conflict Gallipoli: The Turkish Defence by Harvey Broadbent A landmark work of military history.¬† The people of both Australia and Turkey attach meaning to their national […]