Calendar of Events

DRA National Conference 2023 Defence Strategic Review: what this means for the ADF’s Reserves

United Service Club 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia

The DRA National Conference is a joint services all-ranks Conference that will be addressed by a panel of distinguished speakers including: Government and Opposition Defence speakers Senior Officers of the Australian Defence Force Leading commentators on Defence matters   Conference Program: The conference program provides opportunities to examine the Defence Strategic Review and its potential […]

Secret Agent, Unsung Hero – Talk

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. Secret Agent, Unsung Hero draws on decades of research to reveal, for the first time, his coming of age as a leader in escape and evasion during Second World War. Dowding helped exfiltrate hundreds […]

Last days – Tours De Force – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Since 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. […]

Dookie Military Vehicle Rally 2023

Mary Street, Dookie, Victoria 65 Mary Street, Dookie, Victoria, Australia

The Military History Group invite you to their 14th Annual Dookie Military Vehicle Rally  

Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit.   Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]

Yarrawonga Family History Expo

Yarrawonga College P-12 8 Gilmore St,, Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia

Victorian Association of Family History Organisations in conjunction with Yarrawonga Family History Group is holding a Family History Expo on Saturday, 14th October in Yarrawonga (History Month!). The theme is DNA. If your historical society or family history group would like to take part in the expo as an exhibitor then contact Gina (gina.annand5@gmail.com) before […]

Saving Lieutenant Kennedy: The heroic story of the Australian who helped rescue JFK

old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Join the Robert Menzies Institute as we host former treasurer of Australia Peter Costello for the launch of Brett Mason's new book Saving Lieutenant Kennedy: The heroic story of the Australian who helped rescue JFK on Tuesday 31 October 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm (formalities commence at 6:00pm). About The Book On a moonless night in […]

Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit.   Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]

Frederick Whirlpool V.C.

ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Eminent military historian Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA (retd) will speak on the life of Irish-born Frederick Whirlpool, including his actions in the face of enemy fire at the Battle of Jhansi (1858) during the Indian Mutiny that led belatedly to his Victoria Cross for extreme gallantry and saving the lives of colleagues. Whirlpool was […]

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