It Wasn’t a Holiday Camp! Contrasting views of Italian wartime internment in Australia
Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens, AustraliaPart of the History & The Meaning of Things¬†2012 Seminar Series on History & Material Culture. On 10th June 1940, Fascist Italy declared war on Britain. The following day authorities began rounding up thousands of Italian men across Australian capital cities and regional towns. There were approximately 33,000 Italian-born migrants in Australia at the time. […]
Indigenous Australians at War touring exhibition
Phyllis Palmer Gallery La Trobe University Sharon St, Bendigo, AustraliaIndigenous Australians have served Australia in all major conflicts from the Boer War to the present. The armed services would provide a first experience of equal opportunity, although sadly not an enduring one. In this exhibition the Shrine celebrates the courage, tenacity and resourcefulness of Indigenous Australians in the armed forces. The exhibition uncovers the […]
Seminar: Wartime ‘Census’: The University of Melbourne Social Survey (1941-1943)
The University of Melbourne Social Survey was Australia‚Äôs largest non-government survey falling between the two official Government censuses of 1933 and 1946. Conceived and led by University of Melbourne economist Wilfred Prest, the survey interviewed a sample consisting of 7300 households occupying 6500 addresses in more than 20 suburbs across Melbourne. Not only did the […]
Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne (1912-1928) Exhibition at the RHSV
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne, AustraliaMHHV and its supporter, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV), will hold a major Exhibition at the RHSV The Exhibition is to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of Australia‚Äôs first light cruiser, HMAS Melbourne, in Port Phillip Bay, on 26 March 1913, as part of the new Royal Australian Navy.¬† HMAS Melbourne took […]
Sailors, Ships and Imperial Defence: The early Australian Naval Forces to 1922 One Day Conference at the RHSV
MHHV and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria will hold a one day conference at the RHSV on Saturday 27 April 2013, between 9 am and 4.30 pm: The conference will be opened by Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AO CSC RAN , Chief of Navy (TBC) and the keynote speaker will be Dr David Stevens, […]
El Alamein Memorial Shooting Match 1942-2012
A memorial rifle match using classic .303-inch service rifles from the WWII era, between members of the Victorian Rifle Association and the Military Rifles Club of the SSAA, for the El Alamein Trophy. Deliberate, Rapid and Volley firing serials. Spectators welcome.  Contact Nick O’Brien – email obrienns@optusnet.com.au or phone 0438 309 855
Australian Tempsford Veterans and Relatives (ATVARA) Commemorative Ceremony
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAn inaugural Commemoration Service at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. An inaugural Commemoration Service is planned for Saturday 14th July 2102 at 1400hrs for 1430 hrs, at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, to remember the service and sacrifice of the RAAF (and other allied Air Forces) who served in the secret "Special Duties" (SD) Squadrons […]
70th anniversary of Kokoda fundraising lunch
39th Australian Infantry Battalion Association (1941-43) Inc. 70th Anniversary of Kokoda fundraising lunch Thursday 26th July 2012 noon for 12:30 RACV Club, level 17, 501 Bourke street, Melbourne Guest speaker: Lieutenant General David Morrison AO Chief of the Army In the presence of Kokoda diggers Tickets $125 per person. Tables of 10: $1250 (ww2 veterans […]
Defence at Nepean by Barrie Follows, AM – Book Launch
The book will be launched by Stuart Hughes, manager of the Point Nepean National Park. Barrie Follows will then speak followed by Dr Bob Marmion who will talk on Victorian Defences 1803-1945. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at $20 each.
Victoria Day
The Melbourne Town Hall Collins St & Swanston Street Walk, Melbourne, AustraliaThe Victorian Colonial Infantry will form a guard of honour during the event commemorating the Foundation day of Victoria.
Endure and Fight : a detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1914-19 Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine, France and Belgium
Croydon Library 5 Civic Square, Croydon, AustraliaMilitary History group meeting this friday at Croydon library¬†at 2pm. Our guest speaker will be MHHV Member David Holloway who has written an excellent book on the 4th Light Horse called "Endure and Fight : a detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1914-19 Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine, France and Belgium". He will […]
Negotiating veterans heritage in the lead up to the centenary of World War One
Deakin University Cultural Heritage Seminar by Dr Marina Larsson The Centenary of World War One (2014-18) will be a significant¬†international event. Known as the 'Anzac Centenary' in Australia, this¬†anniversary will see a renewed focus on preserving the heritage of war and¬†telling the histories of this era. Dr Marina Larsson will present a¬†discussion of war-related heritage […]