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Return of the Catalina – Documentary Screening
In 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese and with it the vital air¬†route that delivered top secret communications between Britain¬†and Australia. A group of aviators from Australia re-established the¬†route flying unarmed PBY Catalina flying boats for up to 32 hours¬†across enemy territory. In order to recognise these unsung heroes,¬†a museum in Outback Australia devised an […]
Australia’s Worst 24 Hours: The Disaster of Fromelles
The battle of Fromelles in July 1916 remains the worst 24 hours in Australian history. How could such a calamity occur? With the centenary of the disaster imminent, historian Ross McMullin will analyse how the fiasco eventuated, explain how it became for decades Australia‚Äôs little-known battle, and discuss the developments at the battlefield in more […]
With Horse & Morse – Australian signallers in Mesopotamia, Persia & Kurdistan 1918-1919 РExhibition
This exhibition highlights the images of soldier photographer E K Burke, who served with the 1st Australian Signals Squadron in 1918-1919.Burke was both a signaller and a photographer, and the exhibition shows images of not only the operations of the signals squadron from training through embarkation to the deserts and mountains of the then Mesopotamia, […]
Australia Will Be There: Floor Talk
Join Exhibition Co-Curator, Katrina Nicolson, to learn more about the Shrine's centenary touring exhibition, Australia Will Be There, currently on display at the Gold Museum,¬†Ballarat. The general admission fee for the museum will be waived for those attending the talk. Leave plenty of time to take in the displays; Australia Will Be There contains over […]
With Horse & Morse – Australian signallers in Mesopotamia, Persia & Kurdistan 1918-1919
Dr Andrew Kilsby presents the¬†images of soldier photographer E K Burke, who served with the 1st Australian Signals Squadron in 1918-1919.Burke was both a signaller and a photographer, and the exhibition shows images of not only the operations of the signals squadron from training through embarkation to the deserts and mountains of the then Mesopotamia, […]
Touch of Scotland Luncheon
Annual ‚ÄúTouch of Scotland‚Äù LuncheonSunday, 14thAugust 2016 We look forward to the pleasure of your company at Malvern East RSL 59 Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern, 3145 All proceeds from the day to be applied for ongoing support to 5/6 RVR Pipes and Drums! For bookings, please contact Ben Tosetto, RVR Pipes &Drums Association Treasurer […]
Battle of Long Tan: 50th Anniversary Reflections
In the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, join 6RAR Platoon Commander Dave Sabben as he discusses his experiences at Long Tan where 108 Australian servicemen fought off 1,500-2,500 Viet Cong. Dave was called up in 1965, aged 20, for the first intake of Australia‚Äôs National Service scheme. He […]
The Battle of the Books: the RUSI’s Fromelles Collection
Dr Jonathan Burdon, AM, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) member and President of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers will present a talk on The Battle of the Books: the RUSI‚Äôs Fromelles Collection at 401 Collins St Melbourne at 6:30 pm on Monday 18thJuly 2016. The talk is presented as part of […]
Research an Anzac
Do you have a family member who served in World War One? Military expert, Neil Smith will take you though the steps to identify your ANZAC and reveal some of the main record sets available to the family history researcher to discover more about their service. With over 24 years Australian Regular Army experience, Neil […]
Friends of the Fort “Trivia” Night
A Fort Queenscliff Museum Association ‚ÄúFriends of the Fort‚Äùsocial function, in the form of a ‚ÄúTrivia‚Äù night, is to be held at the Monahan Centre¬†on Saturday 20th August at 6.30pm for 7pm start. You are invited to organise a table (of up to 8) for this function. Please indicate below the names of those you […]
Peacekeeping and PTSD: The Psychological Legacies of Australian Peace Operations
Over 65,000 Australians have served in more than 50 United Nations and other multilateral international peace operations since 1947. While many peacekeepers feel their contribution is important and rewarding, the capacity for some to develop mental illness after their service is well documented ‚Äì often for reasons different than those found in combat operations. This […]
Defending Country
At least 300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men served among the approximately 61,000 Australian servicemen in Vietnam. They served for a variety of reasons even though most states still restricted Indigenous civil rights. This presentation will draw from oral histories and archival records to explore the life experiences of Indigenous Vietnam veterans. It will […]
