Calendar of Events

Victorian Collections Cataloguing Workshop – Torquay

Victorian Collections is a free, online cataloguing system especially created for small museums in Victoria. This workshop offers a full day of training about the system, beginning with basic collection management. By the end of the day each participant will have photographed and catalogued an item from their organisation‚Äôs collection using the Victorian Collections system. […]

The Great Debate: Conscription and National Service 1912-1972

The conference, convened by Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc., will be held at the Pompey Elliot Memorial Hall, Camberwell RSL,¬†on 30 May 2015.This one day conference, held close to the 50th anniversary of the first national servicemen entering Army in the Vietnam period, examines the history, politics, controversy and experience of compulsory military service […]

Lunchbox / Soapbox: James Brown on Anzac’s Long Shadow

2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of World War One. To mark the anniversary of Australia‚Äôs involvement in the conflict that engulfed Europe, James Brown, Military Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy examines the long-reaching effects of Australia‚Äôs military engagement. As a former Australian Army officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, […]

Justice in Arms: Military Lawyers in the Australian Army’s First Hundred Years

Melbourne Law School: Law Library Book Discussion - Justice in Arms: Military Lawyers in the Australian Army‚Äôs First Hundred Years The Law Library will host the first in a free series of Law Library book discussions on 28 March 2014 from 1pm ‚Äì 2pm. (Room in Melbourne Law School - to be announced.) Associate Professor […]

The Major-General Pompey Elliott 2014 Annual Reunion

58/32 Infantry Battalion Association Inc. Memorial Service and Luncheon Invitation. You are cordially invited to attend The Major-General Pompey Elliott 2014 Annual Reunion to be held on Friday 21st March 2014 Memorial Service 11.30am to 12.30pm Pre -luncheon drinks 12.30pm to 1.00pm ‚ÄúThe Brass Tavern‚Äù 144 Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds Ladies most welcome The […]

Sleuthing Military History

Margaret Findlay Commemorative Lecture - "Sleuthing Military History"Lynette Ramsay Silver is a renowned historian and author of several acclaimed books on Australian military history. Lynette held the position of official Historian to the Australian 8th Division Association from 1995-2002. She became the first civilian to receive a Defence Forces Commendation and Medal from Special Operations […]

Australian Army Tank Museum Open

Australian Army Tank Museum The following Museum Hours are correct as at 1 July 2012: Tues to Fri, 10am - 4pm Last weekend of each month, 10am - 4pm Victorian School Holidays Mon to Fri only, 10am - 4pm Easter Sat, Sun and Mon, 10am - 4pm CLOSED - Victorian Public Holidays and XMAS

Dawn Service

Werribee Secondary College Army Cadet unit will be providing the catafalque party and flag raisers for the Dawn Service at the Werribee Cenotaph 0615 for a 0630 start on 25 April.

Benalla Aviation Museum Open

The Benalla Aviation Museum The museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and other times can be arranged for groups by phoning 03 5766 2455.

Fort Queenscliff Museum Tour

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

Museum of HMAS Cerberus open

Visit the Museum of HMAS Cerberus Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 9 am - 2 pm Saturday / Sunday and Public Holidays - Please telephone to enquire about opening hours. Telephone: (03) 5931 5697 Mobile: 0412 242 824 The Museum is closed on Good Friday and from mid December to mid January each year.

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