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1943 – Australia and the Pacific War; The Tide Turns – One-Day Conference – Book NOW!
Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, AustraliaThe fourth year of World War 2 saw the German Army suffer its first major defeat at Stalingrad, and an Allied victory in North Africa enabled an invasion of Italy which ended in its surrender. In South-East Asia, British forces continued to engage in heavy fighting against the Japanese in Burma. Limited tickets still available. […]
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‘Born of Fire and Ash: Australian operations in response to the East Timor crisis 1999-2000’ Volume 1: Official History of Australian Peacekeeping Operations in East Timor – Speaker: Craig Stockings
Online via ZoomThe first volume in the landmark Official History of Australian Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor, Born of Fire and Ash is an honest, challenging and compelling account of the 1999–2000 East Timor crisis and Australia’s response to it. Thursday 1 June 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Australia’s involvement in East […]
2023 DRA Luncheon
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaOriginally celebrating Victoria’s Third Division 1916 – 1991, this lunch continues to be a unique opportunity for past and present Reservists to keep in touch with old friends. Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 Time: 12 noon for 12:30 pm Pre-lunch drinks (at own cost) will be available from 12.00 noon on the second floor ante-room, with the […]
Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
Naval Warfare Officers Association Melbourne Lunch
William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AustraliaGuest speaker Commodore Peter Scott, CSC RAN Rtd. The enduring characteristics and value of Australian Submarines - a personal perspective. Members and guests of all RAN veterans organisations in Victoria are invited When Wednesday 14th June 2023; 12 midday Where Angliss Restaurant, William Angliss Institute, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Price $40 per person for […]
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Book Launch – Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber
Dyason House 124 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne, AustraliaJohn Blaxland and Clare Birgin with introduction by Gareth Evans For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now… Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber (UNSW Press, May 2023) is a comprehensive account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts […]
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Eaten by Moths Defending the Defence Reserves 1970-2020 – Speaker: Dr Andrew Kilsby
Online via ZoomWednesday 12 July 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Part-time service with the militia and then reserves has been a long and honourable tradition in Australia, often closely connecting local communities with the defence of Australia itself. The evolution of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves has seen a huge number […]
Defending with Pride – Exhibition – Last Week
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis special exhibition is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have been proudly defending Australia through their military service since the formation of the armed forces. Today, anyone identifying […]
Finding the MV Montevideo Maru
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThe loss of the Montevideo Maru is the worst maritime disaster in Australian history, and until 2023, the exact location of its final resting place remained a mystery. Its discovery in April off the coast of the Philippines made headlines around the world. Captain Turner played a pivotal role in the discovery alongside the team […]
2023 Monash Commemorative Service
The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House Spring Street, Melbourne, AustraliaMr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to attend the 2023 Monash Commemorative Service to be held in The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne on Friday 11th August 2023, 10.30 am to 11.45 am. Morning tea from 10 am. Dress: Lounge Suit or equivalent, Large Medals and Decorations Click here to download the invitation RSVP by […]
Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
Semut: Christine Helliwell in conversation with Dr Andrew Kilsby
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for an enlightening conversation on the award-winning book, Semut: The Untold Story of a Secret Australian Operation in WWII Borneo Written by anthropologist and academic Christine Helliwell, Semut uncovers the story of Operation Semut, an Australian secret military operation launched by the organisation popularly known as Z Special Unit in the final […]
