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Life So Full of Promise by Ross McMullin – Book Launch
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin award-winning historian and biographer Ross McMullin for the launch of his new book Life So Full of Promise. This is his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of the First World War, following Farewell, Dear People, which won national awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. The rich cast of characters in […]
Defending with Pride – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis special exhibition is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have been proudly defending Australia through their military service since the formation of the armed forces. Today, anyone identifying […]
Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains – Pipeclay Club ANZAC Day Lunch
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaAfter the ANZAC Day March, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance.Special guest speaker Robert Hadler presents "Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains". About our Speaker: Robert Hadler lives in Melbourne. He is a former award-winning economics journalist who has worked in the […]
70 Years of the Korean War Truce – Keith Wolahan MP
Old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, AustraliaIn this special event, Keith Wolahan MP will discuss Australia’s involvement in the Korean War and its lessons for the modern world. The Korean War is in many respects the war that never ended. This year marks 70 years since the signing of the Armistice Agreement which ended the three-year conflict in which 340 Australians […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address – Senator James Paterson
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneSenator James Paterson is a Liberal Senator for Victoria. First elected in March 2016 at age 28, Senator Paterson is the youngest Liberal ever elected to the Senate. Senator Paterson was appointed the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and the Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Cyber attacks and foreign […]
82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata
Australian Hellenic Memorial Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis commemoration service is in honour of those who fought and died in the defence of Greece. The Society of Kalamata ‘23 March’ cordially invite you to the commemoration of the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata at the Australian Hellenic Memorial, Domain Gardens, Corner Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne. Sunday 30th […]
Exhibition of the Treasures of the RUSIV Library
Robertson Room 256-310 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Victoria, AustraliaThe President and Council of The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria have much pleasure in inviting you to the opening of an Exhibition of the Treasures of its Library. To be held in the Robertson Room Victoria Barracks, 256-310 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, Victoria At 10.30 am on Monday 15th May 2023 RSVP […]
Sandy the War Horse
The Triangles Park, 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, 3700 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, AustraliaCome along and enjoy a great weekend to celebrate the unveiling of their very own 'Sandy the War Hose' - ANZAC Hero, Major General William Throsby Bridge's trusted steed and the only Australian War Horse of 136,000 to return from the first World War. Sandy the War Horse was bred in old Tallangatta and will […]
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1943 – Australia and the Pacific War; The Tide Turns – One-Day Conference – Book NOW!
Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, AustraliaThe fourth year of World War 2 saw the German Army suffer its first major defeat at Stalingrad, and an Allied victory in North Africa enabled an invasion of Italy which ended in its surrender. In South-East Asia, British forces continued to engage in heavy fighting against the Japanese in Burma. Limited tickets still available. […]
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‘Born of Fire and Ash: Australian operations in response to the East Timor crisis 1999-2000’ Volume 1: Official History of Australian Peacekeeping Operations in East Timor – Speaker: Craig Stockings
Online via ZoomThe first volume in the landmark Official History of Australian Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor, Born of Fire and Ash is an honest, challenging and compelling account of the 1999–2000 East Timor crisis and Australia’s response to it. Thursday 1 June 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Australia’s involvement in East […]
2023 DRA Luncheon
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaOriginally celebrating Victoria’s Third Division 1916 – 1991, this lunch continues to be a unique opportunity for past and present Reservists to keep in touch with old friends. Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 Time: 12 noon for 12:30 pm Pre-lunch drinks (at own cost) will be available from 12.00 noon on the second floor ante-room, with the […]
Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
