Calendar of Events

One hundred years ago at the outbreak of the First World War, Australia had the most technologically potent submarine capability in the southern hemisphere: the E-class submarines. Tragically in September 1914 AE1 went down with all hands. AE2 rallied and led the charge to be the first submarine in history to penetrate the Dardanelles military […]

Following the vote in favour of self-determination in 1999 chaos engulfed East Timor. Dozens of buildings burned, thousands of people were displaced from their homes and some were injured or killed. World-wide outrage denounced the horror and demanded ‚Äúsomething must be done!‚Äù Within days a UN mandated Australian-led multi-national force named ‚ÄòINTERFET‚Äô (International Force East […]

Defence Reserves Association National Annual Conference: Saturday, 23 August 2014, at the Mercure Hotel, Canberra, ACT. The title and theme is ADF Capability through Flexibility. For information re accommodation and the accompanying Conference Dinner, as well as the Annual General Meeting on the Sunday morning, and how to register go to website: dra.org.au

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]