Humanity Under Fire – War art by Will Dyson
The Shrine of Remembrance presents an exhibition to mark the centenary of when Australia‚Äôs first official war artist, Will Dyson, first 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. On his appointment as an official war […]
Commemorating The Great War in a Community Museum
This lecture will present a community-engagement project which was focused on the development of the museological skills of volunteers running the LifeCare retirement village's War Museum. University of Melbourne conservation students have worked with residents and volunteers for the past 5 years to help them establish good museum practices. The students' appreciation of their positive […]
From Catalogue to Cabinet: Collection Management and Exhibition Skills for Community Collections
Learn the basics of digitisation and catalogue management with expert training from the Victorian Collections Managers, followed by an afternoon of theory and skills training for exhibitions and displays. Kitty Owens, Museums Australia (Victoria)'s Roving Curator, will teach you how to create an appealing display, write engaging text, and produce quality labels.
Letters To Evie
Letters to Evie is a theatrical reading of letters written to VAD nurse Evie Percy from the sailing of troopships from Melbourne in 1914 to the end of the war in 1918. This performance was compiled and edited by her granddaughter Penny Gutteridge, and is performed by Graeme Russell and Rachael Tidd. Performance by Graeme […]
Humanity Under Fire – War art by Will Dyson – Final Week
The Shrine of Remembrance presents an exhibition to mark the centenary of when Australia‚Äôs first official war artist, Will Dyson, first 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. On his appointment as an official war […]
A walk through WWI Port Melbourne
This fascinating walk will begin at Port Melbourne‚Äôs Piers and end at the Port Melbourne Town Hall. Port Melbourne‚Äôs local contribution to the war intersects with the broader Victorian story. Most service men and women left and returned to Port Melbourne‚Äôs piers. Every street in Port tells a war story, and the Piers have too […]
Curator Tour: Galleries of Remembrance
Join the Shrine's Director of Exhibitions and Collections for a tour which will introduce visitors to some of the individual perspectives revealed within the galleries and consider our enduring efforts to keep our world stable and retain peace. Limited spaces available. Meet in the Visitor Centre Free, donations appreciated
The 2015 Seafarers Commemorative Service and Navy Week Service
The 2015 Seafarers Church Service will be held at St Paul‚Äôs Cathedral at 10:30 on 18 October 2015 and it will be followed by the Navy Wreath Laying Service at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne at 12:30. This service is in memory of the Victorian service men and women who served overseas […]
WW1 and Now – Navy Week Seminar
Seminar Wednesday 21 October 2015 Strategy - Admiral Chris Barrie AC RAN Navy - Captain Steve Bowater OAM RAN Army - Major General Paul McLachlan AM CSC Air - Senior RAAF Officer Representative Submarines - Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AO CSC RAN Medical - Group Captain Dr Annette Holian Venue: Theatrette, Shrine of Remembrance Cost: […]
The Life and Legacy of Sir John Monash
The Hon Ted Baillieu, Former Premier of Victoria, Chair, ANZAC Centenary Committee
Centenary Navy league of Australia in Victoria
Celebration of Centenary of Navy League in Victoria and to remember those who over 100 years gave voluntary service to the Australian community through the league. ‚ÄúHighlights of a century of service‚Äù will be presented by Vice President Frank McCarthy Dinner: $45 per head. Payment by cheque or direct deposit to Westpac 033 389 Acct. […]
HMAS Goorangai March and Service – 2015
It was November 20, 1940 when the 230-ton Castle Class auxiliary minesweeper left her berth for the last time - cut in half in the darkness of a gale that evening by the 8364 ton troopship HMAT DUNTROON at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The little ship, a member of Minesweeping Group 54, had […]