The Hinge of Fate
October 23 marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, one of the turning points of the Second World War. The 9th Australian Division was crucial to the victory of Montgomery‚Äôs 8th Army at Alamein. Although the Australians represented only 10 per cent of the 8th Army, they suffered 20 per cent of […]
The Light Horse Australians in the Middle East 1916‚Äì18 – Exhibition Launch
While Australian infantry served in the grim trenches of the Western Front, their comrades in the Australian Light Horse were fighting dynamic campaign of manoeuvre against the Ottoman Turks in the desert wastes of Sinai, Palestine and Syria. This exhibition tells the story of the Sinai-Palestine campaign and explores how it has captured the imagination […]
Friends of the Fort Christmas Get Together
You are invited to join the Friends of the Fort as the join together for some Christmas cheer. The price is only $20.00 per person and includes wine, beer, soft drink, nibbles and a three piece local Jazz Band. Invite your friends. All are welcome. RSVP to Liz by 10th December 2017 via […]
HMAS Goorangai “Lost with all hands” Commemorative service
Organised by¬† The Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria¬† ‚ÄúPerpetuating Gallant Ships and Brave Men‚Äù PROGRAM 11:15 AM Marchers fall in, King Street 11:30 AM Service commences, Ocean View Reserve 12:30 PM Lunch RSL Hall King Street (Must Book DRESS:¬†Medals Please Contact your Ship/Unit Association to reserve lunch at $30.00 Email naval.commemoration.committee@gmail.com¬† for more information or […]
Reading: As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples
Reading with Actor Andre Jewson and Sound Designer Michael Havir. Directed Greg Carroll, Writer: R.Johns. Sandy was the only Australian horse to return home from the First World War. Sandy‚Äôs unknown story is told through the Major General wounded at Gallipoli, a Veterinary Officer on the Western front, and the groom who brings Sandy home. […]
Curator Talk: The Soldiers’ XI
With the Ashes just around the corner, join Dr Ian Jackson as he explores how our soldiers have used the game of cricket as a survival mechanism, a form of relief from conflict and a morale booster when on active deployment. Discover how it has forged relationships and promoted teamwork. Presenter: Dr Ian Jackson Date: […]
“The Finest Thing Yet Done in the War”: Pompey Elliott and Villers-Bretonneux presentation by Dr Ross McMullin
The immense German onslaught in March 1918 led to Britain‚Äôs gravest crisis of the war. The Australians, rushed to the rescue in this climax of the conflict, were influencing the destiny of the world more than Australians have done in any other year before or since. The culmination of their vital contribution was the stunning […]
The Royal Australian Navy, Vietnam, 1965-1972 – Last Days
Between 1965 and 1972, elements of the Royal Australian Navy undertook continuous operational service in Vietnam.During this period the Navy operational tasks included sea, shore and air duties. The Vietnam War was not markedly a naval conflict, but for the 13,500 members of the R.A.N who saw active service, it was real. R.A.N played a […]
The Royal Australian Navy, Vietnam, 1965-1972
Between 1965 and 1972, elements of the Royal Australian Navy undertook continuous operational service in Vietnam.During this period the Navy operational tasks included sea, shore and air duties. The Vietnam War was not markedly a naval conflict, but for the 13,500 members of the R.A.N who saw active service, it was real. R.A.N played a […]
General Sir John Monash Oration by The Hon. Ted Baillieu
Celebrate and be inspired by the life and legacy of a truly great Australian, General Sir John Monash.Engineers Australia‚Äôs National President, John McIntosh FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) cordially invites you to a special oration by the Hon. Ted Baillieu, former Victorian Premier and Chairman of the Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee. General Sir […]
“Stealth Raiders: A Few Daring Men in 1918” presentation by Dr Lucas Jordan
In 1918 a few low-ranking Australian infantrymen, alone among all the armies on the Western Front, initiated stealth raids without orders. These stealth raiders killed Germans, captured prisoners and advanced the line, sometimes by thousands of yards. They were held in high regard by other men of the lower ranks and were feared by the […]
“The Savige Legacy” Roland Perry
Roland Perry will discuss his just published 33rd book, the biography of Stan Savige, Australia‚Äôs most accomplished soldier involved in both WW1 and WW2.¬†He began a stint on Gallipoli in 1915 as a na√Øve Sunday-school teacher and left as the most deadly sniper on the peninsula. He served in the worst battle encounters on the […]