Calendar of Events

Back by popular demand; the Shrine of Remembrance is once again offering you the opportunity to tour the Salvation Army Museum with curator and historian Lindsay Cox. This stately Victorian building in Bourke Street Melbourne, which has been occupied by the Salvation Army since 1894, houses an extensive museum collection. Opened to the public on […]

In partnership with Open House Melbourne, join us for a tour of the Shrine including an exclusive opportunity to hear about the Galleries of Remembrance, one of the most significant building projects to take place in Melbourne this year. Dates: Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 July Tours will take place hourly from 10.00 am to […]

100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine - ¬†Gallipoli and the ANZACSGates open at 10.30am 21st Legacy Lone Pine Ceremony at 11.00am¬†followed by complimentary morning tea located on Level 1 of the Rupert Clarke Grandstand Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, together with the 21st Legacy Lone Pine ceremony, Caulfield […]

Join Tim Whitford, RSL Advocate, as he discusses the search for the missing men of the Battle of Fromelles. Tim‚Äôs tireless search and advocacy over many years led to the discovery of a mass burial site for 250 soldiers lost since the First World War. This search has led to the creation of the first […]

Calling former Naval & Military Club members of The Pipeclay Club to the AGM & Luncheon: Thursday, 31 July 2014, in the President’s Room of the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street at 11.30am for the AGM and 1230pm for Luncheon. Register through website: pipeclay.com.au

Vietnam Veterans’ Luncheon: Friday, 15 August 2014, in the Club Pavilion room at the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, at 12.30 for 1.00pm. Book direct through the RACV – 9944 8888.

The DRA VIC Branch AGM: Wednesday, 17 September 2014, at Sargood Barracks, Chapel Street, Windsor, at 6.00pm. The AGM will feature an interesting speaker at 7.00pm, followed by light refreshments and camaraderie.

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

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 […]

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 […]