Seizing Damascus
In the last months of the First World War the light horsemen of the Australian Mounted Division took part in a remarkable advance that started in Central Palestine, near modern Tel Aviv, and finished at Aleppo in northern Syria. On the way the city of Damascus fell to the advancing Australian horsemen. This lecture will […]
The Tokyo Tribunal: 70th Anniversary of the Judgment on Japan’s War Leaders
At the post-war Tokyo Tribunal, the Allied powers charged Japanese leaders with waging aggressive war and committing war crimes against prisoners-ofwar and civilians. This trial, presided over by the Australian judge, William Webb was criticised at the time (and still to this day) for its retrospective charges and procedural shortcomings. After its conclusion with the […]
The Battle Within
What did it mean in a country so attached to Anzac, a legend of battlefield prowess, to have spent the war as a prisoner? Drawing on their own words, Christina Twomey presents the POW‚Äôs struggle to rehabilitate themselves and to win compensation. Presenter: Christina Twomey Date: Thursday 20 September, midday Location: Auditorium, Shrine of Remembrance […]
Centenary of the Armistice of Moudros Keynote Address by Historian and Secretary of the LGCC Jim Claven
On behalf of Lee Tarlamis OAM President of the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee (LGCC), I would like to invite you to attend the Centenary of the Armistice of Moudros Keynote Address by Historian and Secretary of the LGCC Jim Claven 10.30 am Education Centre Shrine of Remembrance¬†followed by Commemorative Service Shrine of Remembrance Sanctuary 11.45 […]
The Diggers Requiem – A moving Brass tribute to those who sacrificed so much
The Diggers‚Äô Requiem is a moving and beautiful Australian tribute to mark the end of World War One a century ago and is dedicated to the memory of our Defence Force personnel and civilian victims. Including music written by seven of Australia‚Äôs finest living composers, these prelude concerts will be performed in Melbourne on Wednesday, […]
Mark Johnston – “An Australian Band of Brothers”
In what promises to be a riveting presentation, Dr Johnston follows a small group of front-line soldiers from their enlistment in the dark days of 1940 to the end of World War II. No ordinary soldiers, they are members of Don Company and part of the famous 9th Australian Division which, during their campaigns, sustained […]
Curating the Anzac Centenaries: War, Memory and the Museum
As the centenaries of the Great War come to an end, two leading Melbourne museum curators reflect on how museums have represented the experience of Australians at war over the last few years.As Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Melbourne‚Äôs Shrine of Remembrance, Jean McAuslan has played a central role in shaping the Shrine‚Äôs response […]
Defence Seminar
Presenters from Navy, Army and Air Force will discuss "Changes in Australia's strategic circumstances. Partners: Returned & Services League of Australia (Victoria) Inc Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria Air Force Association of Australia Royal United Services Institute Naval Association of Australia Navy League of Australia. Lunch with coffee/tea $25 per person email naval.commemoration.committee@gmail.com […]
The 2018 George Merz Lecture
The subject of this year‚Äôs lecture will be the C130 Hercules in RAAF Service. It will be presented by two guest speakers. TICKET ONLY EVENT, limited by the RAAF Museum to 200 guests in total. Ticket price includes light refreshments. Guest Speakers: WGCDR Robyn Clay-Williams (retd), BEng, PhD The first speaker to have accepted our […]
His Excellency, Chris Seed, New Zealand High Commissioner New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region.
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address - His Excellency, Chris Seed, New Zealand High Commissioner - New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region.Chris Seed became the New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia in November 2013. Prior to taking up this position he was a Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]
Sydney Welsh Choir
Enjoy a special lunchtime performance by the Sydney Welsh Choir in our Education Courtyard (weather permitting). This concert will feature war time favourites, Welsh classics and songs of peace. Date: Friday 19 October, midday Location: Education Courtyard, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: $5.00, free for Shrine Friends
One Road, One Bet initiative in Pacific and its implication for Australia – Professor Matthew Clarke
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address. Professor Matthew Clarke is the Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University. He has published on the Millennium Development Goals, the nexus between religion and development, aid effectiveness and the emergence of non-traditional donors. Much of Matthew‚Äôs research has focused on […]