Calendar of Events

Remembrance Box Presented by: Jodie Smith, Shrine Education Officer Admission: Free, gold coin donation welcome To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Wangaratta cenotaph the Shrine of Remembrance will present a talk on Australian Military History and the concept of Remembrance in our communities. With a specific focus on the First World War, we will […]

The plucky bravery of the ANZACs is one of our great national stories ‚Äì it plays into our idea of who we are. But why is one of the touchstones of our identity based on a historic defeat? Some are sick of the mantras of ANZAC and mateship, while others believe worship of soldiers is […]

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 […]

"Still photographs are the most powerful weapon in the world. People believe them; but photographs do lie, even without manipulation." - Eddie Adams In 1968, photojournalist Eddie Adams captured the most iconic image of the Vietnam War: a point-blank execution of a Vietcong prisoner on a Saigon street. The photo epitomised the horror of war […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]