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Boer War Day Service
The annual service commemorating the signing of the peace treaty of Vereeniging on the 31st May 1902 to end the Boer War will take place at the Shrine of Remembrance on Sunday 27th May 2018. The service will pay tribute to the memory of 23,000 men and women who served, and the 1,000 who paid […]
Sisters & Misters Concert at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum
Sisters and Misters is a Melbourne based vocal group that provides opportunities for people of all ages to sing songs to the wider community whilst improving their self-esteem and confidence, as well as providing social interaction. The majority of these people come to the group with no previous singing experience Sisters and Misters perform songs […]
War Heritage Roadshow – Melbourne, Day 2 – Activity Day
10:15 am Talk: Caring for Wartime Memorabilia - Jude Fraser (Senior Conservator)10.45 am Talk: Displaying Stories of War - Deborah Tout-Smith (Senior Curator) Rolling collection care demonstrations will be running during the day. These include: cleaning of metals, checking and preventing insect attack, disaster preparedness in the home, removing photographs from magnetic albums, researching military […]
War Heritage Roadshow – Melbourne, Day 1 – Consultation Day
Please book a free individual session with one of our experts;Paper based wartime memorabilia (photos, prints, documents and diaries); 3D artefacts (uniforms, military kit and equipment, medals and textiles); General and historical information. Twenty-minute sessions run from 10am to 4pm and bookings are essential. Memorabilia brought in for these sessions will be photographed as a […]
Australians and Villers-Bretonneux
The immense German onslaught in March 1918 led to Britain‚Äôs gravest crisis of World War I. The Australians were rushed to the rescue in this climax of the conflict. The significance of what they did in 1918 is under-recognised today, but they were influencing the destiny of the world more than Australians have done in […]
The future of operational health support to the ADF: a personal perspective’
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address -¬†Professor Jeffrey V Rosenfeld AM, OBE, MBBS, MD, MS, FTSE, FAHMS, FRACS, FRCS(Edin), FACS, IFAANS, FRCS(Glasg)(Hon), FRCST(Hon), FRCNST(Hon), FACTM, MRACMA. Major General, Australian Defence Force. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld was appointed Foundation Director of Monash institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) in 2014. […]
State Library Victoria Tour
Enjoy a back-of-house tour of the conservation department at the State Library focusing on handling and storage of books. A great chance the ask the experts your archival preservation questions. Members event. Free, bookings essential.
From Rwanda to Afghanistan
Wing Commander Alex Douglas, one of the first Australians to be awarded a Medal for Gallantry, will reflect on the key issues underpinning effective medical treatment on the front line. Alex‚Äôs three decade career as a medical officer has spanned the army, air force, Africa and Asia on active service. Presenter: Wing Commander Alex Douglas […]
The Last Fifty Miles
There were fifty miles to victory and defeat, fifty miles to collapse and renewal, and fifty miles to a new place for Australia among the nations of the world. They were among the most significant fifty miles in our history. Join Adam Wakeling as he explores the final battles for the Australian troops in the […]
Curator Talk: For Humanity
What does it mean to preserve life when those around you are taking it? Victorian service men and women since 1945 have helped the sick and wounded in war and peacekeeping across the world, sometimes in dire conditions and desperate circumstances. Join curator Dr Ian Jackson on a tour of this exhibition and discover how […]
North Korea – Capabilities, Trajectory
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address - Dr Aiden WarrenDr Aiden Warren is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in RMIT's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. Dr Aiden Warren is the 2018 Fulbright Scholar in Australia-United States Alliance Studies, sponsored by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT). Dr […]
“CANCELLED” – Australia‚Äôs defence environment and ALP strategy for Australia‚Äôs defence – “CANCELLED”
This event has been cancelled by RUSIV due to the guest being¬†no longer available. Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address -¬†Richard Marles is currently the Shadow Minister for Defence and the Federal Member for Corio. Richard‚Äôs previous appointments include Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Minister of Trade, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign […]
