Calendar of Events

Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, Chief of Navy -¬†The Navy: A National Enterprise,¬†Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1976 as a Seaman Officer and later specialised in aviation. A dual-qualified officer, Vice Admiral Barrett served in Her Majesty‚Äôs Australian (HMA) Ships Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane and HMS Orkney as […]

‚ÄòUnsung Stories‚Äô Exhibition. ¬†Australia Post honours Vietnam veterans with a series of stamps and collectors‚Äô products created with the support of NVVM to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The Museum is proud to present an exhibition of the original documents and artifacts behind these products. 19 October 2016 to 30 […]

‚ÄòUnsung Stories‚Äô Exhibition. ¬†Australia Post honours Vietnam veterans with a series of stamps and collectors‚Äô products created with the support of NVVM to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The Museum is proud to present an exhibition of the original documents and artifacts behind these products. 19 October 2016 to 30 […]

NCCV & RUSI Victoria invite all interested in Navy to attend the seminar. The Seminar will be opened by RADM John Lord AM RAN Rtd, Chair of the Veterans Council - Victoria. The key note speaker: CAPT Mike McArthur RAN, Director - Sea Power Centre will deliver a presentation of the Defence White Paper. Mr […]

Dr Jeannine Baker reveals the little-known stories of the trailblazing women journalists who have reported on war. Since Agnes Macready travelled to South Africa in 1900 to write about the Boer War for the Catholic Press, Australian women have fought for the right to cover conflict. In 1914 Louise Mack defied the orders of Lord […]

2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the commencement of the war in Afghanistan, Australia‚Äôs longest war. Join writer and director Victoria Midwinter-Pitt as she discusses the making of her latest documentary, Afghanistan: Inside Australia‚Äôs War. This remarkable project involved over 500 frank and moving interviews with service personnel and politicians. Presenter: Victoria Midwinter-Pitt Date: Thursday […]

Now in its eighth year, the Shrine‚Äôs annual black tie dinner brings dignitaries, veterans, current serving personnel and guests to the Melbourne Town Hall for a night of commemoration, music and fine dining. The keynote speaker for the evening will be Dave Sabben MG, platoon commander at the Battle of Long Tan. Join us for […]

The three Museums in Queenscliff, the Queenscliffe Historical Museum, the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and the Fort Queenscliff Museum, have combined to provide speakers for two afternoons of fascinating stories about many of the events that form the history of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. So join us at the Monahan Centre overlooking Port Phillip Heads on […]

The President and committee cordially invite you to join with friends and associates at: The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Presidents Room 1st Floor 501 Bourke St MELBOURNE At 12.00 PM for I2.30 PM Good company, good food and minimum formality guaranteed. Dress: Lounge suit / Jacket and Tie Ladies: Day Dress The cost of […]

The stories of Chinese Anzacs have tended to be untold within the larger story of the First World War. During the Anzac Centenary, there has been renewed interest in understanding the experiences of Australia‚Äôs diverse cultural groups during the First World War. Chinese Anzacs served in many roles and in many theatres of war. The […]

The stories of Chinese Anzacs have tended to be untold within the larger story of the First World War. During the Anzac Centenary, there has been renewed interest in understanding the experiences of Australia‚Äôs diverse cultural groups during the First World War. Chinese Anzacs served in many roles and in many theatres of war. The […]

A tour of the Fort takes approx. 1 & 1/2 hours and includes a visit to the magazines buried under the cliffs of Shortland's Bluff. The Museum is located at King Street, Queenscliff, 3225 Telephone: (03) 5258 1488 Fax: (03) 5258 1788 Email: museum@fortqueenscliff.com.au   Family ticket $30.00 Adults $12 Concession or Seniors $9 Children […]