Calendar of Events

Andrew Kilsby is a professional historian completing his PhD at the ADFA@UNSW. His books include Lions of the Day (2008), The Bisley Boys (2009) and ¬†fallen leaves (2010).¬† His history of the rifle club movement - ¬†The Riflemen: Australia‚Äôs Forgotten Reserves - is expected to be published in 2012. Andrew is currently engaged on two […]

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 […]

MHHV 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 […]

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, […]

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

An 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 […]

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 […]

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.

The Victorian Colonial Infantry will form a guard of honour during the event commemorating the Foundation day of Victoria.

Military 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 […]

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 […]

Much has been written, particularly in recent years, about the costly attack at Fromelles on 19 July 1916. Much has been written, particularly in recent years, about the costly attack at Fromelles on 19 July 1916. If some have called it the forgotten battle, an epithet which was never really merited, they can hardly do […]