The War Turned Upside Down: Changing the Way We Remember 1914-1918
Monash university in association with the State Library Foundation of Victoria and Cambridge university Press cordially invite you to the launch of the Cambridge History of the First World War. Speakers: Professor Jay Winter & the Honourable Ted Baillieu Guest of honour: Professor Ken Inglis The Queen‚Äôs Hall State Library of Victoria 24 April 2014 […]
SLV Lecture Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC AFC (Ret’d) on ‘The Centenary of ANZAC’
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC (Ret'd) explores the ideas of service and sacrifice and Australia's special relationship with New Zealand as we head towards the Centenary of Anzac. Talk 30 mins, followed by Q&A with Jill Singer. ACM Angus Houston was the Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July 2005 until 4 […]
National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association Australia – National Day
Members of¬† the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association Australia will march from the flag poles to the eternal flame. After the march there will be a short service followed by refreshments inside the Shrine. Aside from the MC we have a presentation by our Patron Major-General Jim Hughes. Various invited guests will also lay wreaths. The […]
Jacka V.C. Legend of Gallipoli, the Musical
During the Great War all Australians knew his name. Now, a century on, his EPIC story comes to the stage. Jacka V.C. Legend of Gallipoli A New Musical will be staged as an exclusive preview at Northcote Uniting Church (Chalice) at 251 High St on Friday 16 May, 8pm. Music and Lyrics by William James […]
The show must go on
This exhibition will focus on entertainers in Vietnam from the Museum’s own Dr Denis Gibbons AM Image collection, with other aspects of morale building entertainment for the diggers including Armed Forces Radio, film nights at ‘the Dat’, the R&R experience and PX store media from the 60s.
The show must go on – Last Week
This exhibition will focus on entertainers in Vietnam from the Museum’s own Dr Denis Gibbons AM Image collection, with other aspects of morale building entertainment for the diggers including Armed Forces Radio, film nights at ‘the Dat’, the R&R experience and PX store media from the 60s.
Amphibious Operations Seminar
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is developing an amphibious task force based on two new 27,000 tonne amphibious assault ships with a view to the main permanent component, the Amphibious Task Group, being certified operational by 2017, and with a smaller Amphibious Ready Element due to be certified operational in 2015. This will be a […]
Genealogy Muster
Deniliquin Genealogy Muster $10 entry fee per day allows access to all Seminars and the Main Hall. Research with help from professionals.
Centenary Dinner for the raising of 4 Brigade
Centenary Dinner for the raising of 4 Bde at the Maygar Barracks Mess
Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force Centenary Seminar
A half-day seminar to mark the centenary of the occupation of German New Guinea by the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force in September 1914 will be held on Tuesday 30 September 2014 in the SMSA Mitchell Theatre from 1-5 pm. PRIOR BOOKING AND PAYMENT REQUIRED Cost: $30.00 members, $45.00 non members Click here for […]
Shrine Open House
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 […]
Over a Century of Cuppas: Salvation Army Museum
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 […]