Calendar of Events

In a cinematic tribute to the mounted troops of the Australian Light Horse regiments, director Charles Chauvel presents his 1940 feature-length film Forty Thousand Horsemen. Featuring iconic Australian actors, Grant Taylor, Chips Rafferty and Pat Twohill, the story follows three best mates through challenging times as soldiers - from mischief in Cairo in 1916 through […]

Peter Rees tells the story of the ‚Äòother‚Äô ANZACs who worked in the hospital camps, wards and tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. Discussing their efforts and experiences from the outbreak of war, Peter provides insight to the dedication and strength of these Australian women. These […]

In his most recent publication Lost Boys of ANZAC, Professor Stanley traces the first wave of Australian troops that landed on Gallipoli and died on 25 April 1915. In finding out who these men were, how they died, and how their families learned of and reacted to their deaths, Professor Stanley tells us things we […]

An Event of Melbourne Rare Book Week, 17-27 July When: Tuesday 22 July Where: RHSV, 239 A‚ÄôBeckett St Time: 1.00‚Äì 2.00pm.Speakers: His Honour Paul Mullaly and Janine Rizetti The RHSV is the custodian of 26 casebooks by John Walpole Willis, first resident Judge of the Port Phillip district 1841-1843. Often in conflict with powerful interests, […]

This year the Shrine of Remembrance partners with Melbourne Writers Festival to mark the centenary of the First World War. Three special events, featuring some of the finest writers and historians from Australia and around the world, will explore the causes, consequences and unknown histories of the First World War. Three events will be held […]

Veterans, families and the visiting public are invited to join the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration service at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum. Refreshments on arrival from 10am. Service to commence at 1030 and will include: ‚Ä¢ Opening of the Museum‚Äôs refurbished Wall of Honour in its new Remembrance and Valour Gallery ‚Ä¢ Dedication of Plaques […]

Singers, songwriters and entertainers, Jim Brown and Vince Brophy perform on the Lone Pine Guitar, crafted from a branch of the Shrine‚Äôs former Lone Pine tree, to tell the story of Danny Clancy who, like so many young Australians, set off to fight in the First World War. Following the performance, the Lone Pine Guitar […]

Two of Australia‚Äôs renowned military historians will be joined by the Ambassador to Belgium to discuss the outbreak of the First World War which, in its time, was considered to be the war to end all wars. Not only focusing on the Australian perspective and contribution, this talk will provide an international perspective to the […]

Join the Shrine Manager of Exhibition, Jean McAuslan, on a tour of the Centenary of the First World War exhibition, Australia Will Be There. Through historical photographs and personal stories, the exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the […]

Powerful photographic images of the Vietnam conflict by Gunner Paul Haw, a Vietnam veteran of 1968-69

Powerful photographic images of the Vietnam conflict by Gunner Paul Haw, a Vietnam veteran of 1968-69

The state Library has organised a free public talk with Air Chief Marshall Angus Huston next week. I believe your colleagues and members might be interested in attending this talk. Would you be able to forward on this information and maybe list the event on your events page or on social media? Big Ideas under […]