Calendar of Events

Sir John Monash GCMG, KCB, VD was a great Australian. In terms of importance to Australian history, he is head and shoulders above the pack for his achievements in defeating tyranny and fighting for democracy. He was also a man who used education to turn his natural talent into ability, allowing him to realise his […]

Military Historical Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting. The Wau-Salaumua Campaign followed on from the battle for Wau at the start of 1943. After defeating the Japanese attack on Wau, the Australians made ready to advance. The Japanese retreated two-thirds of the way back across the mountains, but were determined to hold a […]

The Shift Theatre presents The Girls in Grey by Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins The Girls in Grey is a powerful play for all Australians, young and old, that brings to dramatic life the story of Australian Army Nurses during the Great War. Elsie Grace and Alice leave our shores in 1914 determined to prove […]

Melbourne author Mike Rosel speaks on his book Unknown Warrior: The search for¬†Australia‚Äôs Greatest¬†Ace (Captain Alec Little, 47 victories in the Great War). Journalist and author, Mike Rosel shares stories of the decorated and virtually unknown WWI Royal Air Force pilot and former Prahran resident Captain Alec Little . (Fellow Members are welcome to talk […]

Bob Richards joined the Navy as a junior recruit in January 1973, and he was selected as an Officer Candidate during his early days at HMAS LEEUWIN.On December 6th 2006 he was Promoted to Commodore and assumed duties as Director General Logistics Assurance in the Joint Logistics Group. Chief of Navy also appointed him Head […]

After the ANZAC Day March, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance.Guest of honour, award-winning historian and biographer Dr Ross McMullin, will deliver a keynote address. Dr McMullin has researched and written extensively about Australia‚Äôs involvement in World War I. Cost: $45 per person, includes […]

Local historian Anthony McAleer is an expert on the military heritage of our area. He is the author of the three-volume series "The Shire of Lillydale and its Military Heritage" as well as the recently published "The Last Light Horseman: the story of Trooper Joe Clark". Join us for an insight into a very important […]

Brian Burton speaking to the Rotary Club of Knox. Rotary Club members and any other guests who may like to hear Brian speaking on the "North African Campaign." The venue is the Knox Club, corner of Boronia Road and Stud Road, Wantirna South, 12.30 for 12.45 pm. Any enquiries may be directed to Peter Headlam […]

Guest Speaker Dr Ross McMullin, author of the biography of Pompey Elliott. The Anzac Dinner will be held on Monday April 15, with Guest Speaker Dr Ross McMullin, author of the biography of Pompey Elliott. This is a formal event with Dress is either Mess Dress, Black Tie or Lounge Suit. The event to be […]

Join Neil Smith from Mostly Unsung to discuss Australia's Military Heritage.For more information contact Karen Seckold at Wyndham Library Services on 97489333.

Prequel to the International Fleet Review: HMAS Melbourne (I) 1912-1928 by Andrew Kilsby

In his despatch¬† to the Secretary of the Admiralty dated July 1st 1915 , VADM John de Robeck R N said of the Anzac troops, 'The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in this their 1st battle, set a standard as high as that of any army in History, and one of which their country […]