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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 […]

Join Dr David Holloway OAM, historian of the 4th Light Horse, as he reflects one hundred years later on their legendary attack on Beersheba in October 1917. Discover more about this remarkable regiment‚ÄîAustralia‚Äôs only unit to fight on all three fronts during the First World War. Presenter: Dr David Holloway OAM Date: Wednesday 18 October, […]

Navy Defence Seminar Presenters: Prof Damien Kinsgbury Lcdr Peter Horobin MBE RAN Rtd Cmdr Doug Stevens RANR Vadm Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN   Email: naval.commemoration.committee@gmail.com Post. 316 Nicholson St, Fitzroy Vic 3065 (please include a phone number)

The President and Committee cordially invite you to join with friends and associates for this popular annual event. At The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Presidents Room 1st Floor 501 Bourke St MELBOURNE At 12.00 PM for I2.30 PM Great company, outstanding menu and minimum formality guaranteed. Dress: Lounge suit / Jacket and Tie Ladies: […]

David Hundt is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University, Melbourne. His research interests are international relations, politics and political economy in the Asia‚ÄìPacific region, with a particular focus on Korea. He attained a PhD from the University of Queensland in 2005, and began working […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 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 […]