Calendar of Events

A free public event to mark the centenary of the end of the Gallipoli campaign. Sponsored by the Contemporary Histories Research Group at Deakin University, and the Australian Government‚Äôs Anzac Centenary Local Grants scheme. Western Beach Room, Deakin University Waterfront campus Enter through the Sally Walker Building, via Cunningham St. Take the elevator to the […]

Some Australians who have fought in Afghanistan were only starting primary school when the war started after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. For thirteen years Australia‚Äôs servicemen and women have served, often in multiple deployments. They were sent to bring stability and security to a country that has known little of either for […]

The Australian Government and the Australian War Memorial, supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra are proud to be bringing the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience to communities across Australia. The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a travelling exhibition that tells the story of Australia‚Äôs involvement in the First World War, and the ensuing […]

The Australian Government and the Australian War Memorial, supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra are proud to be bringing the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience to communities across Australia. The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a travelling exhibition that tells the story of Australia‚Äôs involvement in the First World War, and the ensuing […]

In early 1942 the Japanese set their sights on capturing Papua & New Guinea. A series of defensive battles at Milne Bay and along the Kokoda Track, as well as the naval victories in the Coral Sea and at Midway Island put the Japanese on the back foot. Then followed a series of Allied offensive […]

Through historical photographs and personal stories, this¬†exhibition will present the chronology of the First World War¬†(1914-19) and provide the opportunity to discover the fascinating¬†stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians.¬† Find out about the hardships that our men and women endured¬†and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from¬†the landings at […]

Join Neil Sharkey, Curator of Exhibitions, on a tour of the Humanity Under Fire exhibition marking the centenary of when Australia‚Äôs first official war artist, Will Dyson, began working on the Western Front. The incisive political insight of Dyson‚Äôs cartoons, particularly the Kultur Cartoons on the rise of militarism, had gained him international acclaim. The […]

Wish you were here: Textile artists honour a century of service is on loan to the Shrine courtesy of the Wangaratta Textile Association. Artists were encouraged to take inspiration from the silk-embroidered postcards of the First World War and to consider conflicts affecting all nations in the last 100 years. Over 400 postcards have been […]

Join us in Hamilton for a talk by the Shrine‚Äôs Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Jean McAuslan, as she discusses how the First World War affected Australians abroad and at home. This war, fought with technology that outstripped military strategy, brought unprecedented destruction of people and landscape. The touring exhibition explores these ideas through the […]

Military Equitation Australia will be presenting a multi period skill at arms and mounted archery competition. Up to 15 horses and riders will compete in a number of disciplines, in accurate historical costumes. Normal entry prices apply.

To commemorate the raising of the Battalion at Ballarat on February 21st 1916. This is the ‚ÄúFather‚Äù Battalion of the between wars Militia, the WWll 39th Battalion and the current OSB. Location will be: Rangers Military Museum Ring Rd Ballarat West, 100 metres north of Sturt St behind 8/7RVR Barracks. Entrance is only via Ring […]

A mystic explorer, George Hubert Wilkins, was appointed the official photographer under Charles Bean at the Western Front during WWI. Author Jeff Maynard discovered Wilkins‚Äô lost records in the USA in 2014 and uses them to illustrate the remarkable story of the man who put a face to the Anzac legend. Date: Wednesday 24 February, […]