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Marilyn Lake grew up in Tasmania, where she completed her undergraduate and Master's degrees in History. Marilyn moved to Melbourne in 1976 and enrolled in a PhD degree in History at Monash University. Marilyn subsequently held academic positions at Monash University, The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University, where she also served as Associate […]

It is now nearly 100 years since the landing and hundreds of books, movies and documentaries have failed to grasp the significance of the ANZAC achievement. Instead, the mythology has clouded the real story. Gallipoli From Above: The Untold Story will change the way Australians think about Gallipoli forever. This one-hour documentary overturns many of […]

Part 4 is entitled 'Colour Camera at sea WW2'. This one hour program features rare coloured footage ,all taken between 1939/1942. Some of the highlights include:: the 1st battle Squadron with the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla in the Mediterranean, and also the 3rd flotilla experiencing very heavy conditions in northern waters; the Narvik operation including HMS […]

Lieut. Colonel Murray Duckworth CSM giving a presentation on the role of the Australian Army at the recent Commonwealth Games. Visitors are more than welcome

Part 5 of the series, is entitled 'Tragedy and Triumph' and features the sinkings of the carrier, HMS GLORIOUS and of the German Battleship SCHARNHORST. GLORIOUS detached herself from the fleet operating off Norway in June 1940 to sail independently in company with the destroyers ARDENT and ACASTA for Scapa Flow. The 3 ships were […]

In this American film, Monte Markham covers the development of Battle ships and their effectiveness, from the 15th century to the 1990's. This is a different but balanced take on this fascinating subject. It complements the excellent ABC series 'Battleships' which we enjoyed a couple of years ago. This film covers initial clash between the […]

Military Historical Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting.

A Fort Queenscliff Museum Association ‚ÄúFriends of the Fort‚Äù social function, in the form of a ‚ÄúTrivia‚Äù night. To be held Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale R.S.L. on Friday 19th July 2013 at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Dress: Smart Casual¬†¬†¬†¬† Price: $15.00 per head¬†¬† Drinks: Bar prices¬†¬† Catering: Light Supper You are invited to organise a table (of […]

As we approach the centenary of the Gallipoli landings, this discussion will explore the ways in which Australian families remember and celebrate the Anzac story. Chaired by Dr Ruth Morgan (Monash University) and featuring Professor Alistair Thomson (Monash University) and Dr Bart Ziino (Deakin University). Village Roadshow Theatrette (SLV) Entry 3, La Trobe S 239 […]

Dr David Holloway, author of Endure and Fight: A History of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, will follow the regiment across all three major fronts involving Australian troops in the First World War: from Melbourne to Gallipoli, to the Western Front and Palestine. This story is replete with tales of individual soldiers, many from Mildura […]

Avenues of Honour research project: An invitation to become involved in an innovative pilot project The arboreal Avenue of Honour has been an enduring and highly popular form of public commemoration of military service in Australia. The earliest recorded Avenues of Honour were created in response to Australia‚Äôs participation in the Boer War, but the […]

Victorians are invited to become involved in an innovative pilot project - The Avenues of Honour 1915-2015 - honouring the memory of more than 102,000 Australians who died in the service of their country David Lawry and Dr Darren Peacock will be presenting at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria on Tuesday 16 April, discussing […]